"Of whales, Mennonites and literature" De Rijp by ATLC

De Rijp Travel Guide: 30 reviews and 128 photos

De Rijp

On Saturday Nov 13th 2004 I travelled to De Rijp in the province Noord-Holland (north of Amsterdam) for a seminar about Arctic Travel. Little did I know I would end up in this charming little village with enormous history.
I'll try to convey a bit about that history which I picked up in the mere hours that I was there.

Last visit to De Rijp: Nov 2004
Intro Written Nov 13, 2004
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Reviews (26)

Of devastating fires Local Customs (4)

De Rijp used to have only wooden houses up to the 17th century. There were big fires in 1654, 1657, 1672 and therefore... more travel advice

Inside the church Favorites (10)

The big church inside is wonderfully light and spacious. The walls are mouldy though. There should be some restauration... more travel advice

Glass stained windows Things to Do (10)

It seems that the glass stained windows are in dire need of restauration. They are quite special, soft colours. Not as... more travel advice

Church Organ Things to Do (10)

The people of De Rijp are mighty proud of the church organ. It is built by Bätz in 1854. Click here for the disposition... more travel advice

Off The Beaten Path (1)
Jan Janszn Weltevree (1595-1657)

Hotels (1)
Hotel De Rijper Eilanden

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dnwitte Feb 24, 2011 at 8:25 AM

Looks like a typical nice day in North Holland!
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Igraine Jan 28, 2005 at 2:01 PM

You were so nearby and you didnt say a word!! tsk tsk. Very nice pics pics of De Rijp.
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matcrazy1 Jan 3, 2005 at 3:45 PM

Very interesting local customs and a sailor's monument! You are VT Queen of Off The Beaten Path destinations!
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billus Nov 29, 2004 at 6:47 PM

Oh wow de Ridgip! I remember this charming Noord Hollandsche hamlet from way back in the 1980's when I was introduced to the Ridgip (Rijp) by my college housemate's sister's father. And was back as recently as 2003 where a dutch wedding was taking place
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starling Nov 29, 2004 at 5:34 AM

It is a fascinated little village, with a great history about whaling. Nice work ATLC
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Toyin Nov 16, 2004 at 8:02 PM

Good work...quite an interesting place. More updates, mmm, I can see. well done AT.
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craic Nov 16, 2004 at 3:23 AM

Oh wow. It is so pretty. And interesting. And historic. (Even if a bit mouldy.)
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Norali Nov 14, 2004 at 6:56 AM

Ah! you too are fascinated by sluices ? What i like most is the noise of the waterfalls. De Rijp seems beautiful. I see it's still keeping its original stamp.