Hoge vuurtoren van IJmuiden, Velsen

Name: Hoge vuurtoren van IJmuiden
Address: Velsen, Netherlands

#2 among attractions in Velsen

Top attraction, Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse

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The hoge vuurtoren van IJmuiden is a round, cast-iron lighthouse in IJmuiden, Netherlands, designed by Quirinus Harder. It was built in 1878 by D.A. Schretlen & Co, a company in Leiden. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°27'39"N, 4°34'58"E

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Hoge vuurtoren van IJmuiden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lage vuurtoren van IJmuiden, IJmuider Zee- en Havenmuseum, IJmuiden, Bunker Museum IJmuiden.

~1850 ftW
Lighthouse
Lage vuurtoren van IJmuiden
9 min walk • The Lage vuurtoren van IJmuiden is an emblematic beacon of light in the Netherlands, guiding mariners as they navigate the waters of the North Sea. This historical lighthouse, built in 1878, stands proudly at the mouth of the North Sea Canal in IJmuiden, a testament...
0.7 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Maritime museum
IJmuider Zee- en Havenmuseum, Velsen
19 min walk • The IJmuider Zee- en Havenmuseum is a museum located at the start of the Vissershaven in IJmuiden, the Netherlands, dedicated to promoting interest and conserving the fishing and shipping cultural heritage of IJmuiden and the North Sea Canal.
1.3 miE
Area
IJmuiden, Velsen
32 min walk • IJmuiden is a small port city in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is the main town in the municipality of Velsen which lies mainly to the south-east. Including its large sea locks, it straddles the mouth of the North Sea Canal to Amsterdam.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Bunker Museum IJmuiden
15 min walk • The Bunker Museum IJmuiden is a war museum in the recreation area IJmuiden aan Zee in the North Holland town of IJmuiden, which opened its doors in 2005. It is housed in crew bunkers belonging to the Marine Kustbatterij Heerenduin, a German bunker...
0.4 miE
52°27'42"N • 4°35'30"E
Thalia, Velsen
10 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.9 miW
Marina, Sailing
Marina Seaport IJmuiden
24 min walk • Marina Seaport IJmuiden is the seagoing marina of IJmuiden and is located in the recreational area IJmuiden aan Zee. Construction began on 7 April 1993, with the grand opening taking place on 3 June 1994.