Ameland Attractions

Ameland is one of the West Frisian islands. Most of the island, which has an area of 6,000 hectares/15,000 acres, is now a nature reserve. Ameland can be reached by car, but since the greatest distance to be covered is only 20km/12.5mi the most convenient form of transport is a bicycle. Ameland's main source of income is the tourist trade, to which agriculture comes second. There are only four villages on the island - Hollum, Ballum, Nes and Buren.

In the 14th century Ameland belonged to Bavaria, although its neutrality was recognized from 1396 onwards. It was granted full independence and neutrality by the Spaniards in 1598. In 1801 it became part of Friesland, with which it was connected by a causeway until 1883.