By ferry from Holwert
The Wagenborg ferry sails several times a day from Holwert (Friesland) to Nes on Ameland. The regular crossing takes about 50 minutes — the perfect amount of time to start winding down into holiday mode. There’s also a scheduled express service of about 20 minutes; this is for foot passengers only, with no bikes or vehicles.
- Foot passengers: reservations are recommended.
- Cyclists: advance reservation is required, space on board is limited
- Bringing a car, bike or other vehicle? Reserve in good time via Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten. A car reservation isn't mandatory, but is recommended and guarantees a spot on your chosen sailing
- Tickets and current departure times are available at https://www.wpd.nl/ameland/onze-afvaarten
- Travelling by public transport? Plan your full route via 9292
Bringing a car or not?
Ameland isn't car-free, so you're welcome to bring your car; a reservation isn't mandatory, but is recommended. Many guests leave it at the terminal in Holwert: two secure car parks are available there (P1 and P2; a free shuttle bus runs from P2 to the ferry). Check current availability and rates at wpd.nl/ameland/route-parkeren. On the island itself, you'll get around easily by bus and bike.
How to get to Amelander Kaap
Our apartments are located at Amelander Kaap (Oosterhiemweg 1) on the western edge of Hollum, about 11 kilometers from the ferry dock in Nes.
- 🚗 Car: about a 15-minute drive, follow the signs toward Ballum/Hollum. Free parking on-site.
- 🚌 Bus: a public bus toward Ballum and Hollum is waiting at the ferry dock after every arrival. Get off in Hollum, then it's a short walk to Amelander Kaap. Pay with a transit card or debit card.
- 🚲 Bike: bring your own bike on the ferry or rent one at the dock in Nes; about a 40-minute ride on flat cycle paths.
- 🚕 Taxi: a taxi rank is at the ferry dock; you'll be at the door within fifteen minutes. Book ahead during high season.
- 🚶 On foot: too far from the ferry dock (11 km), but it's about a 15-minute walk from the center of Hollum.
Good to know
- Check-in between 3:00 and 10:30 PM, check-out until 10:30 AM — arriving later? Just let us know
- Pack light: bed linen, towels, and a fully equipped kitchen are provided; there's a supermarket 1 km away in Hollum
- Questions along the way? Call or WhatsApp Ruben at 06 44 63 05 41