Stiens
| Stiens | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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| Country |
 Netherlands |
| Province |
 Friesland |
| Population | |
| • Total | c. 7,800 |
Stiens is the largest town within the municipality of Leeuwarderadeel, with a population of about 7,800. The town hall of the municipality is located in Stiens.
Railways
Main article: North Friesland Railway
Stiens was the main station on the North Friesland Railway. It opened in April 1901, with a branch to Harlingen opening in stages between December 1902 and May 1904. Closures were as follows:-
- Direct service to Franeker in October 1933
- Direct service to Harlingen in May 1935 and freight in January 1938
- All other passenger services ceased in July 1936, but were reopened as far as Tzummarum and Dokkum-Aalsum in May 1940.
- The passenger service to Dokkum-Aalsum closed again in December 1940 and completely in October 1942.
- The final freight service from Stiens to Leeuwarden closed in 1997.
Windmills
There are three windmills in Stiens, De Hoop, De Kleine Molen and De Steenhuistermolen.
External links
Media related to Stiens at Wikimedia Commons
Coordinates: 53°15′39″N 5°45′27″E / 53.26083°N 5.75750°E
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