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Urk Lighthouse

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Urk Lighthouse

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1. The miracle of Urk

5.05km

01:17

20m

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2. Urk Lighthouse – Historic Harbor of Urk loop from De Top

11.6km

02:57

30m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Urk Lighthouse – Historic Harbor of Urk loop from De Top

7.20km

01:50

20m

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June 26, 2019

The 18 meter Urk lighthouse was built on the westernmost point of the island in 1844. A coal fire had burned on Urk since 1617, which was intended to show the way for ships from Urk and ships from Amsterdam heading towards the North Sea. This allowed skippers to reach safe harbors. With the closure of the Zuiderzee and the creation of the IJsselmeer, the lighthouse lost its importance. Nowadays, its top offers an incredible view of the Urk skyline. For an entrance fee, you can climb the lighthouse in the summer months, and in other seasons by arrangement.

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Der "Sauerland -Holländer"✌️

January 19, 2020

Nice harbor with a great atmosphere. Inviting gastronomy with a view over the water

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Albert

April 27, 2021

The white tower consists of four floors with a red colored lightwork on top. To give the light a rotating effect, a weight was hung. The slowly sinking of the weight caused the lenses to rotate around a stationary lamp. A light beam of 0.2 seconds is visible every five seconds. Although the light was later automated, the weight still hangs in the tower. The lighthouse keeper's residence is connected to the tower and built in the 1950s after the old residence was replaced. On the lighthouse hangs a plaque on which the purpose and origin of the lighthouse are written.

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Location: Netherlands

Urk Lighthouse

1. The miracle of Urk

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