Netherlands The Drenkelingenhuisje (shipwreck house)
This Drenkelingenhuisje (shipwreck house) is located on the west part of the Vlieland island. In 1865 it was approved by the minister of interior affairs that a wooden construction would be erected as a shelter for survivors of shipwrecks. The current shelter is not the original, as it disappeared in a storm in 1962. The cabin is a complete replica from around 2000.
Photography Tips
You can visit this spot only during weekends and mostly by the Vliehors Express (a special bus that can drive on the sand), therefore, you do not have much of a choice as far as time of day is concerned and you will always have a big company on the bus. I shot this while all the group was inside the hut (there's a collection of artifacts there) and luckily no one came out during the shot. You may take a tripod and filters but bear in mind this is soft sand. I had my 24-70mm and shot it at 24mm.
The ride with the Vliehors Expres van be fun, there may be annimations with accordionist who will teach you some Dutch songs and tell you the history of the place. The tracks of the bus roll out poem verses on the sands.
The ride with the Vliehors Expres van be fun, there may be annimations with accordionist who will teach you some Dutch songs and tell you the history of the place. The tracks of the bus roll out poem verses on the sands.
Travel Information
From Harlingen you can take the Doeksen Ferry to Vlieland. 'Het drenkelingenhuisje' can be reached by taking the Vliehors Expres (you can buy tickets on the spot). You can reach the drenkelingenhuisje on foot but only during weekends
Caution: during week days entering the area is prohibited; the area is used for military training by the Dutch Royal Air Force. You may find unexploded ammunition. Watch out for the Red Flags.
Caution: during week days entering the area is prohibited; the area is used for military training by the Dutch Royal Air Force. You may find unexploded ammunition. Watch out for the Red Flags.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
All timings are equally good
Sunrise & Sunset
08:51 - 16:27
| current local time: 13:20
Photo Themes
Beach hut
Drenkelingenhuisje
hut
Shipwreck house
Watch tower
Locations
Vlieland
Friesland (province)
Wadden Islands
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