Teetlum

#266 among destinations in the Netherlands

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Teetlum, after a nearby terp, also known as Duivenhok 'dove coat' named after the polder it drained, is a drainage mill near the village of Tzum, Friesland, Netherlands. It is a hollow post windmill of the type called spinnenkop by the Dutch. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 15877 and can be used to drain the adjacent polder. ()

Local name: Duivenhok Built: 1800 (225 years ago)Coordinates: 53°8'1"N, 5°35'2"E

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FrieslandNetherlands

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Teetlum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eise Eisinga Planetarium, Franeker City Hall, Aylvapoldermolen, De Huinsermolen.

4.1 miNW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Science museum
Eise Eisinga Planetarium, Franeker
104 min walk • The Royal Eise Eisinga Planetarium is an 18th-century orrery in Franeker, Friesland, Netherlands. It is currently a museum and open to the public.
4.1 miNW
Historical place, Architecture, City hall
Franeker City Hall, Franeker
104 min walk • Franeker City Hall is the city hall of the municipality of Franeker, Netherlands, one of the eleven historical cities of Friesland. The building dates from 1591–1594 and was built in Frysian renaissance style. The first stone was laid on June 24, 1591. The building took a total of three years.
2.7 miS
Windmill
Aylvapoldermolen
68 min walk • Aylvapoldermolen is a smock mill in Burgwerd, Friesland, Netherlands which has been restored to working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 15626.
3.4 miNE
Windmill
De Huinsermolen
87 min walk • De Huinsermolen is a smock mill in Húns, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1829. The mill has been restored to working order. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 8530.
3.6 miSW
Windmill
De Hiemerter Mole
91 min walk • De Heimerter Mole is a hollow post mill in Burgwerd, Friesland, Netherlands which has been restored to working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 39348.
4.2 miN
Windmill
De Schalsumermolen
108 min walk • De Schalsumermolen is a smock mill in Schalsum, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1801. The mill has been restored to working order. Used as a training mill, it is listed as a Rijksmonument.
3.7 miW
Windmill
De Achlumer Molen
94 min walk • De Achlumer Molen is a smock mill in Achlum, Friesland, Netherlands which has been restored to working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 15821.
3.7 miNE
Windmill
De Hatsumermolen
95 min walk • De Hatsumermolen is a smock mill in Dronryp, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1878. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 28615.
3.9 miN
Windmill
Arkens, Franeker
100 min walk • Arkens is a Hollow Post mill in Franeker, Friesland, Netherlands which has been restored to working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 15710.
3.7 miSW
Windmill
De Pankoekstermolen
95 min walk • De Pankoekstermolen is a smock mill in Witmarsum, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1900. It has been restored to working order and is designated as being in reserve. It is listed as a Rijksmonument.
3 miE
Windmill
Alde Swarte
78 min walk • Alde Swarte Molen is a Hollow Post mill in Easterlittens, Friesland, Netherlands which has been restored to working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 8531.