Vuurtoren Ameland Hollum - Lighthouse

The Lighthouse of Ameland, also known as Bornrif, is an iconic lighthouse on the Dutch island of Ameland in the province of Friesland. The lighthouse is located on the west coast of the island and is an important landmark for shipping on the North Sea.

The Bornrif lighthouse was built in 1880 and has a height of 55 meters. The tower is made of bricks and has a white color with red bands. The light from the lighthouse is generated by a rotating lens and has a range of approximately 20 nautical miles. The light from the lighthouse has a characteristic pattern of a white flash followed by three red flashes, 12 seconds apart.

History

The The history of the Bornrif lighthouse is closely linked to the history of Ameland and shipping on the North Sea. In the 19th century, the waters around Ameland were notorious for the many shipwrecks that took place here. The Bornrif lighthouse was built to improve the safety of shipping and to reduce the number of wrecks.

During World War II, the lighthouse was occupied by the German occupiers and the light of the tower was extinguished. After the liberation, the tower was put back into use and the light was switched on again. Since then, the Bornrif lighthouse has been a symbol of hope and safety for the inhabitants of Ameland and the rest of the Netherlands.

Tourist attraction

Today, the Bornrif lighthouse is a popular tourist attraction on Ameland . Visitors can climb the tower and enjoy the beautiful view over the island and the North Sea. The lighthouse also houses a museum and an exhibition that tells the history of the lighthouse and shipping on the North Sea.

The Bornrif lighthouse is not only an important landmark for shipping, but also a symbol of Dutch history and culture. It is an example of the Dutch innovation and technology that has been applied for centuries to help shipping to be safe and successful on the waters around the Netherlands.