Urk

Urk is a town and municipality in the Dutch province of Flevoland. This former island is situated on the edge of the Noordoostpolder and directly connected to the IJsselmeer. Because of this people in Urk still say they are living 'on' Urk instead of 'in' Urk.

Urk harbor - Urk's harbor

Urk Halal Travel Guide

Urk is a very old settlement, with written records of its existence dating back to the 10th century. While Urk endured and the conditions around it changed - the water body next to Urk turned from a peaceful sweetwater lake into a bay of the North Sea, ravaged by storms and tidal waves, while finally becoming shielded from the Sea by the dams built as parts of the grand water management works in the Netherlands. Finally, when the Noordoostpolder was reclaimed, Urk lost its status as an island and became a part of the large land mass, but did not lose its access to the IJsselmeer, which by that time was a sweetwater lake again.

All through that time, as well as today, Urkers have been relying on fishing as a source of both food and income. It was not easy life, which hardened the spirits of Urkers, and made them one of the most traditional and socially, as well as religiously, conservative communities of the Netherlands, which is a trait lasting until today. Urk has also developed a unique culture, with its own dialect and folk costumes, in which Urkers take pride.

Compared to the rest of Flevoland, which is mostly deprived of any historic buildings, Urk is quite unique in being a genuinely old settlement rife with genuinely old architecture.

Travel as a Muslim to Urk

Over land

The easiest way to get to Urk over land is by vehicle (from the A6 going through Flevoland, exit into N351 or N352 that terminate in Urk), as the public transportation options are limited and complicated, unless you are arriving directly from Noordoostpolder. From the latter province, you can also obviously simply bike into Urk.

There are only two bus lines calling at Urk:

• line 141 from Urk through Emmeloord in the Noordoostpolder to Kampen in Overijssel. Some services continue to Zwolle
• line 149 from Urk to Nagele in the Noordoostpolder

In Emmeloord or Nagele, you can change to line 345 and the fast bus that goes to Lelystad.

If you want to arrive by rail, e.g. from the Schiphol Airport, your best options are to alight in Lelystad or Kampen and use any of the above busses. Be careful to check the running schedules and coordinate properly - 9292.nl can be very useful.

Over water

Urk has a small harbor which is directly connected to the IJsselmeer, on Sundays you can use the harbor for free, on all the other days you have to pay a small fee. In the summer you can also take the ferry from Enkhuizen.

How to get around in Urk

Urk is just a small town, only 20.000 inhabitants, and everything you would want to see there is within walking distance of the harbor. Or you can rent a bike of course, but if you plan on staying on Urk you can do without one.

What to see in Urk

Urk used to be an island and still is a very traditional fishery village. There is a lighthouse, a fishery museum and the historic part of the town is still very authentic and pleasant to walk around in.

Outside Urk there is a stone reservation, a place where a lot of stones which were laid there during the last ice age.

• Urk Lighthouse - GPS: 52.660833, 5.591944 - Urk Lighthouse Vuurtoren Urk

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Urk

• Books - Koster-Urk is a large bookstore at the handelskade. Mangroove is a large bookstore in the downtown. Mangroove also sells DVDs, Blu-rays, and music
• Winkelcentrum Urkerhard - GPS: - Is a new and big shopping area at Urk.

Halal Restaurants in Urk

When you come to Urk make sure you try some fish. There are several restaurants of which one, De Boet, is in the top 50 of Netherlands's best restaurants.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Urk

Urk - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Urk, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Urk. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Urk and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Urk. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Urk, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Urk, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Urk without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Urk is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Urk.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Urk doesn't have any hotels but there are quite a few bed and breakfasts, pensions and vacation rentals in the historic part of the town. You can also go camping in a tent, caravan or camper van on one of the camping grounds.

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