Bornrif

Bornrif Lighthouse
Amelân

Bornrif, Ameland Lighthouse
Location	Hollum Ameland Netherlands
Coordinates	53°26′57.2″N 5°37′32.5″E
Tower
Constructed	1881
Construction	cast iron
Height	55.3 metres (181 ft)
Shape	cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings	white and red bands tower, red lantern
Heritage	Rijksmonument
Light
Focal height	58 metres (190 ft)
Lens	2nd order Fresnel lens
Intensity	4,400,000 cd
Range	30 nautical miles (56 km)
Characteristic	Fl (3) W 15s.
Netherlands no.	NL-2162

The Ameland Lighthouse, commonly known as Bornrif, is a lighthouse on the Dutch island Ameland, one of the Frisian Islands, on the edge of the North Sea. It was built in 1880 by order of William III of the Netherlands. It was designed by Dutch lighthouse architect Quirinus Harder and built by the foundry Nering Bögel in Deventer. The individual segments were shipped to Ameland and welded together on-site.

After World War II a new, weaker lamp was installed, which was replaced by a stronger lamp in 1952. The lighthouse is a Rijksmonument since 1982. Since the end of 2004 it is owned by Ameland, and it was opened for tourists in 2005. The tower has a space for exhibitions.

The lighthouse is 55 metres (180 ft) tall and has 15 floors, with a staircase with 236 steps. The optical installation came from the former Westhoofd Lighthouse in Ouddorp.

Opening hours

• Summer: Sunday and Monday 1PM - 5PM and Tuesday - Saturday 10AM - 5PM. Wednesday - Saturday also open 7PM - 10PM.
• Winter: Wednesdays and weekends, 11AM - 4PM, Saturday 10PM - 11PM

See also

• List of lighthouses in the Netherlands