Vuurtoreneiland

Vuurtoreneiland is a small island in the , Netherlands, just off the coast of . The island's main function is as a base for a lighthouse; a military fort on the island was abandoned in the 1930s.
  • Islet
  • …lies at an elevation of 1 metre (3 feet)
  • Description: islet in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Places of Interest

Highlights include Lighthouse Hoek van ‘t IJ and Pampus.
is an artificial island and late 19th-century sea fort located in the near . is situated 4 km east of Vuurtoreneiland.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Durgerdam and IJburg.
Jvhertum, Public domain.
is a village in the province of .
is a residential neighbourhood under construction in , Netherlands.
Jvhertum, Public domain.
is a village in the province… is situated 2½ km northwest of Vuurtoreneiland.

Vuurtoreneiland

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Latitude
52.37237° or 52° 22′ 21″ north
Longitude
5.01364° or 5° 0′ 49″ east
Open location code
9F4792C7+WF
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Open­Street­Map feature
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In Other Languages

From Bulgarian to Spanish—“Vuurtoreneiland” goes by many names.
  • Bulgarian: “Вурторенеиланд”
  • Cebuano: “Vuurtoreneiland”
  • Dutch: “Vuurtoreneiland”
  • French: “Vuurtoreneiland”
  • German: “Vuurtoreneiland”
  • Italian: “Vuurtoreneiland”
  • Spanish: “Vuurtoreneiland”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Durgerdanner Diepolder and Steigereiland-Noord.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Strekdam and Vogeleiland.

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