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  Ameland
Ameland is one the Wadden-islands off the north coast of the Netherlands.
First mentioned as Ambla in the 8th century, it paid tribute to the county of Holland until in 1424 its lord declared it a 'free lordship' (vrijheerschap).
After that the Frisian stadtholder Johan Willem Friso of Orange-Nassau became lord of Ameland and after him, his son the stadtholder of all the Netherlands Willem IV of Orange[?] and his grandson Willem V of Orange.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/am/Ameland.html   (160 words)

  
 Ameland, Netherlands
Ameland is one of the West Frisian islands.
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.
In the 14th century Ameland belonged to Bavaria, although its neutrality was recognized from 1396 onwards.
www.planetware.com /netherlands/ameland-nl-fr-ame.htm   (138 words)

  
 Pictures of Ameland, the Netherlands
Ameland is an island which used to live from and with the sea.
The church and the tower stand apart in Ballum, one of the places on Ameland.
Typical houses of Ameland are the commanders houses.
www.bamjam.net /Nederland/Ameland.html   (408 words)

  
 Ameland - Wikipedia
Ameland ist eine der westfriesischen Inseln (Provinz Fryslân (nl.
Ameland befand sich zum ersten Mal in den Händen der Oranjes.
1795 wurde Ameland zu einem Teil der Provinz Friesland.
de.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ameland   (1275 words)

  
 Ameland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Ameland is not itself the name of a village).
After that, the Frisian stadtholder Johan Willem Friso of Orange-Nassau became lord of Ameland and after him, his son the stadtholder of all the Netherlands William IV of Orange and his grandson William V of Orange.
In 1940 the German troops were ferried to the island and within hours Ameland was under the control of the German Army.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ameland   (354 words)

  
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De bemanning raakte lichtgewond en één bemanningslid is met een helikopter van boord gehaald en naar de huisarts in Ballum op Ameland overgebracht.
In de vestigingen in Leeuwarden, Drachten, Harlingen, Ameland en Oosterwolde staan 24 uur per dag ambulances paraat om snel te kunnen uitrukken.
Ameland steunt de KNRM bij de bouw van een boothuis voor de nieuwe reddingboot.
www.ambulanceameland.nl   (508 words)

  
 WestCord Hotels
It is a short trip by ferry, the distance between shore and island is not far.
Ameland has a big polder, surrounded by woods and beautiful dune areas.
The picturesque villages exude the atmosphere of olden days, when the Ameland inhabitants earned their living with shipping and whaling.
www.westcordhotels.nl /locaties/index.php?lang=EN&detail=4&hotelGebied=Ameland   (162 words)

  
 Nes, Ameland
The chief place on the island of Ameland is Nes, where the ferry from Holwerd puts in.
The days when Ameland was a whaling center are recalled by the 18th century commandeurshuizen - the homes of the captains of the whaling fleet - to be seen in Nes and the other villages.
The most prominent feature of the village is the church tower (1664) with its characteristically Frisian saddle roof.
www.planetware.com /ameland/nes-nl-fr-nes.htm   (92 words)

  
 iwss: natuurcentrum ameland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
By visiting the Naturecenter on Ameland you will join and experience a lot of different landscapes, each with their own plant- and animal life.
Examples are walks on the tidal flats in the Waddensea at low tide, wander through the dunes, do some netfishing along the beach or learn all about the ancient way of catching ducks in a real 300 year old duck decoy.
But there is a variety of hotels etc. and Ameland is very suited for class trips becouse we do have dozens of group accommodations special equipped for school classes.
www.iwss.org /network/netherlands/ameland   (484 words)

  
 Paracentrum Ameland - parachutespringen, tandemsprongen en cursussen.
Het vogelperspektief verandert grote groene vlaktes van het eiland in kleine vierkantjes, het grote zandstrand is nog slechts een witte streep, omgeven door het blauw van de Noordzee en in de verte zien we de boot tussen Holwerd en Ameland varen.
Als het springen ECHT niets voor je is, kun je er op het terras naar kijken (ook heel leuk), terwijl wij onze sprongen maken en vlak voor je neus landen.
Zelf een rondvlucht maken met onze buurman "Aero Service Ameland" (wel vliegen maar ook weer landen in het vliegtuig) behoort ook tot de mogelijkheden.
www.skydive-ameland.nl   (491 words)

  
 BEAUTIFUL ISLAND... AMELAND 1 pictures from beaches photos on webshots
Ameland - beach in the early morning 04
Ameland - beach in the early morning 02
Ameland - beach in the early morning 01
community.webshots.com /album/13010395cvlIGROQlY   (1071 words)

  
 Rijwielverhuur Faber Ameland
Op Ameland in het meest westelijke dorp Hollum is Rijwielverhuur Faber Ameland gevestigd.
Ameland is een eiland in de Nederlandse wadden en is erg geschikt om tijdens uw vakantie per fiets verkent te worden.
Ons bedrijf is gevestigd direct naast de receptie van recreatie park Boomhiemke op een van de mooiste delen van Ameland.
www.huureenfiets.nl   (132 words)

  
 Geschiedenis
Dit betekent echter niet dat het een tijd geweest is zonder tweedracht.
Ameland was in het verleden vaak een bron van ruzies.
Ameland was voor het eerst in handen van de Oranjes.
www.ameland-tips.de /infos/geschichte/geschiedenis.html   (874 words)

  
 WildStar's Maps
Your mission is to retrieve secret documents from a munition depot on Ameland.
Ameland is a real island near the dutch coast, but this map isn't supposed to be
The real Ameland is, in fact, much, much larger.
www.planetwolfenstein.com /wildstar/ameland_sp.htm   (140 words)

  
 De Nederlandse Waddeneilanden. VVV Wadden (Stichting Waddenfederatie) - Waddeneiland
With the numerous places to go, such as restaurants, cafés, discotheques, museums, and sport and recreation centres, you need never be bored.
Once a month, a spectacle can be seen that is quite unique: 10 horses pull the old lifeboat down to the sea, and 8 of them launch it.
You have to experience Ameland for yourself, and only then will you get to know its unique character.
www.wadden.nl /algemeen/ameland&lng=en   (172 words)

  
 Ameland island travel guide
Ameland is said to be the Wadden's diamond, which is true in a certain sense...
On this island, there is hardly anything to disturb your relaxing peace and quiet, although visitors cars are admitted on the island; their number is regulated even in high season.
On Ameland you will find friendly people in a relaxed environment but you can also enjoy one of the most specific Wadden area vegatations, known as wet dune valleys.
www.world66.com /europe/netherlands/waddenislands/ameland_island   (225 words)

  
 Persbureau Ameland
Persbureau Ameland, actief sinds oktober 2004, zoekt naar nieuws en is doorgeefluik van nieuws aan andere media.
Persbureau Ameland is de spreekwoordelijke dam tussen het eiland en de media op het vasteland.
Op Ameland speelt het Schrijfbureau van Persbureau Ameland een redactionele rol bij de tot standkoming van Nieuwsbrieven, brochures, boekjes en kranten.
www.persbureau-ameland.nl /01persbureau.htm   (114 words)

  
 Nes, Ameland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nes is the second largest village on the island of Ameland, one of the West Frisian Islands and part of the Netherlands.
It constitutes as the main village of the eastern, roman-catholic part of Ameland.
In the past, the catholic Amelanders ran into many conflicts with the Western, protestant Amelanders, living in Hollum and Ballum.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nes_(Ameland)   (127 words)

  
 Aero Service Ameland sight seeings banner towing and parachuting
Whether your goal is to experience a once in a lifetime adventure, or to face your fear and learn to skydive, Aero Service can help you achieve your goal.
Aero Service Ameland has been towing banners in the Wetlands area for many years.
Looking for a great way to say Happy Birthday, Anniversary or even "will you marry me?" Imagine that special someone enjoying the beach when your message is flown by, who could help but be moved.
www.ameland-rondvluchten.nl /aeroservice.htm   (548 words)

  
 The Fresian Island of AMELAND - photos of scenic walks in Friesland on Worldisround
I visited the island with two good friends on the weekend of 26th and 27th of July 2003.
The Lighthouse of Ameland, at the most Western point of the island, near the...
I was in Ameland only for a weekend.
www.worldisround.com /articles/20050/index.html   (475 words)

  
 Hotels in Nes Ameland Netherlands - Best Western Hotel Zeewinde
On the beautiful Island of Ameland in the middle of the village Nes, and walking distance from the beach you can find the Best Western Hotel Zeewinde.
In the surrounding area, you can enjoy beautiful nature reserves and of course the beautiful sand beaches.
The island of Ameland is a beautiful destination in every season.
www.onetravelsource.com /11333107.html   (354 words)

  
 Ameland Restaurants - Reviews, Photos - VirtualTourist.com
"Amelander Meerval", a deliscious sweet water fish, specialy "grown" on the island.
Tonny de Jong and Joke Gouma do welcome you in their restaurant that serves specialities from Ameland as well as Frysian recepies.
Offering the most space inside and on the terrace, restuarant Heeckeren is bringing a standard menu in combination with several specialities from Ameland.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Netherlands/Provincie_Friesland/Ameland-463398/Restaurants-Ameland-BR-1.html   (315 words)

  
 Greetings from Ameland - NazNet Community   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Ameland is an island, as I have mentioned.
Here you can find a satellite picture of the Netherlands.
Ameland is the 4th island from the left in the north of the country.
www.naznet.com /community/showthread.php?p=41327#post41327   (219 words)

  
 Ameland (Nes) Netherlands Tourist, Travel and Hotels guide.
Ameland (Nes) Netherlands Tourist, Travel and Hotels guide.
Within 200 metres you can find the woods, dunes and nature and the naturecenter.
Our studios and appartments are provided with complete kitchen, central heating, tv, dinercorner and the beatiful spots on Ameland are easy to discover.
www.amelandhotels.com   (244 words)

  
 Welkom bij Golfvereniging Ameland
Bestuur Wedstrijdcommissie Handicapcommissie Regel/Etiquette commissie Redactie Handicart Clubconsul Golfschool Ameland Tarieven
Golfvereniging Ameland, opgericht op 3 februari 1994, probeert een evenwicht te vinden, en te behouden, tussen het vakantiegevoel dat de talrijke gasten hebben die naar Ameland komen en op onze baan komen spelen, en het “eilandgevoel” wat onze Amelander leden in onze vereniging inbrengen.
Een combinatie van deze twee verschillende achtergronden, samen met het genieten van de natuur, zal ongetwijfeld leiden tot een aangename verpozing in de baan en op Ameland.
www.golfverenigingameland.nl   (146 words)

  
 Meeting rooms Ameland - Golden Tulip   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Book meeting rooms in Ameland in one of our hotels.
Golden Tulip Resort Hotel Noordsee is a new hotel with luxury rooms, friendly people and above all a resort where you can enjoy the maximum of your time on the beautiful island.
Golden Tulip has hotels in popular destinations, for example see our hotels in Amsterdam, Beekbergen, Zaandam, Bergen Op Zoom, Callantsoog, Loosdrecht, Ameland, or see the hotel overview for hotels in other cities.
www.goldentulip.com /extra/eng/meeting-rooms-ameland-nl.html   (108 words)

  
 Ameland appartement bungalow vakantiewoning caravan hotel camping pension
We hebben de intentie u niet alleen informatie te verschaffen over een beschikbare accommodatie, maar geven ook informatie over het eiland, haar bewoners en zaken die uw verblijf op het eiland zullen veraangenamen.
De live skycam toont u de westelijke hemel van Ameland.
De camera is nabij het dorp Hollum op een hoogte van 10 meter gemonteerd.
www.ameland.net   (131 words)

  
 Ameland - Wikimedia Commons
en: Ameland is the fourth of 5 Wadden islands in the North of the Netherlands.
nl: Ameland is de vierde van de vijf Waddeneilanden in het noorden van Nederland.
This page was last modified 19:04, 6 November 2006.
commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Ameland   (56 words)

  
 sea-rescue.info - Links > Ameland
Ameland, Anna Margaretha, Arie Visser / 18.80m, Countries, Facilities, Johannes Frederik, Johannes Frederik / 14.40m, KNRM, Lifeboat classes, Lifeboat stations, Lifeboats, Links, Netherlands, Organisations, Photos and Videos, Places
Ameland, Countries, Facilities, KNRM, Lifeboat museums and museum ships, Links, Netherlands, Organisations, Places, Reddingmuseum Abraham Fock
Ameland, Countries, Facilities, KNRM, Lifeboat museums and museum ships, Links, Netherlands, Organisations, Photos and Videos, Places, Reddingmuseum Abraham Fock
www.sea-rescue.de /english/Links/Ameland   (175 words)

  
 Stayokay Ameland - Ameland, Netherlands
Nestled in the dunes, you'll find Stayokay Ameland.
A small path takes you to the hostel, surrounded by woodland, dunes and plenty of land.
A hostel is an accommodation where you can get a bed in a shared dorm room.
www.hostelz.com /hostel/15501-Stayokay-Ameland   (472 words)

  
 Ameland Shopping - Reviews, Tips, Photos - VirtualTourist.com
Home » Travel Guides » Europe » Netherlands »; Provincie Friesland »; Ameland » Shopping
Go shopping in Ameland with recommendations, reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and locals.
Well, in the first place "shells" of course.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Netherlands/Provincie_Friesland/Ameland-463398/Shopping-Ameland-R-1.html   (189 words)

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