This 9 meter high lighthouse is located at the entrance to the port of Workum. The house next to the lighthouse is the last lighthouse keeper who lived here self-sufficiently. He passed away in 2020.

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Pauline van der Waal

March 30, 2022

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From the house on the Hylperdyk you have a beautiful view over the IJsselmeer.

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Katja von Döhren-Polenz

August 3, 2023

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On the Hyperdyk at the entrance to the harbor is a Workum lighthouse. It is nicknamed “Toarntsje” (little tower), which is quite fitting for the square brick tower.

The Workum …

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1. Railrunnerroutes: From Workum station to Stavoren station

16.8km

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2. Old Harbour of Hindeloopen – Lock house loop from Súdwest-Fryslân

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3. Hindeloopen – Old Harbour of Hindeloopen loop from Hindeloopen

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Elevation 50 m

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Workum Lighthouse (Huisje It Soal)

1. Railrunnerroutes: From Workum station to Stavoren station

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