Netherlands Urk Light House
Urk is first mentioned in historical records dating to the 10th century, when it was still an island in the Almere, a lake that would become part of the Zuiderzee in the 13th century after a series of incursions by the North Sea. In 1939, a dike from the mainland to Urk ended the town's island status, just as the Afsluitdijk project was changing the salt water Zuiderzee surrounding Urk to the less saline IJsselmeer. Later in the 20th century, seabed areas surrounding Urk were reclaimed from the sea and became the Noordoostpolder. (Wikipedia)
Photography Tips
Its nice to be here in night for the lights towards see. but during light hours its equally beautiful.
Travel Information
You can park with 5 minutes walk for free and walk till this Lighthouse (Vuurtoren) while you can drive very next to the Light House
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
All timings are equally good
Sunrise & Sunset
08:26 - 16:28
| current local time: 15:33
Photo Themes
Beach
lighthouse
Locations
Urk
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