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Visitor Info

Sea and beach
Along the entire North Sea coast of Ameland there is a sandy beach, which covers 27 km that are a source of inspiration and relaxation. Near each of the four villages in Ameland there is a guarded beach with a pavilion. In the pavilions one can eat and drink, rent beach chairs and windscreens, there are showers and toilets, and wheelchairs for the beach can be borrowed there. Horse-riding and fishing is allowed at the beach. Two beaches on the island are permitted for naturists: between the entrances Ballumer Strandweg from Ballum and Oranjeweg from Hollum. Parking and pavilions at beach entrances at 1 or 2 km distance, and the entire area east of the Strandweg from Buren (pole 16 and up). This last area is partly inaccessible from 15 April to 15 August. The ferry from Ameland arrives in Nes' harbour, where sailing boats and pleasure yachts can be moored as well. The excursions to the seals’ island start here as well.

Hiking and cycling
Bicycles are for rent at Nes' harbour and at the many small bicycle rent companies in the island. For addresses, see www.vvvameland.nl. Across the island, there is a bicycle path of 90 km in length, which goes through the various landscapes. A map can be obtained with the tourist information office, which makes it easy to plot your own route. Like cycling, the island is perfect for walking. There are several woods, dune fields and sandy areas such as Het Oerd and De Hon. Of course, you can also join in the popular sport of walking across the mud flats. More information can be obtained with the tourist information offices.

Excursions
Eendekooi (duck decoy): east of the village of Buren. This duck decoy was constructed in 1705, by order of Amalia of Anhalt Dessau, Princess of Orange. In a 1-hour tour with a guide you will come to know all about this special method of catching ducks.

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Public transport
Ameland can be reached by the ferry service between Holwerd (Friesland) and Nes. The trip lasts about 45 minutes. The timetable can be found at www.wpd.nl. Cars are allowed on Ameland, but if you prefer to leave the car on the mainland, you can park it on the special parking space of the ferry service in Holwerd’s harbour. There are sufficient buses on Ameland, which go to all villages and to most of the accommodations. The departure times of the buses in Nes are connected with the sailing times of the ferry.