Holysloot

Holysloot is a small village that is somewhat isolated, especially in the winter. This unusual name comes from the Dutch word 'hole', which is used to describe a low-lying marshy area. Until well into the 18th century, Holysloot could only be accessed by foot or by boat. Now this quaint village has only one street, Dorpsstraat.
In the north of the village you can see the creek 'Holysloter Die'. 'Die' is Old Dutch for waterway, where in the summer (July and August) a ferry crosses the water daily. From April until June, and in September it runs only in the weekends. On either side of the creek stands a bell that you can ring and this will let the ferryman know that you want to cross the water.