Holland in Ice

Holland in Ice 1917 Directed by Willy Mullens Holland in ijs

The winter of 1917 was extremely cold, with some of the lowest average temperatures in history. The film shows the effects of this cold winter on daily life in the Netherlands. We see, for example, the frozen Hofvijver in The Hague, ice on the beach of Scheveningen, and Volendam being threatened by drifting ice. The severe frost also makes the third Elfstedentocht possible. We see images of the tour and of its winner, Coen de Koning, who poses at ease for the camera during his passage through Hindeloopen. The film also contains a few scenic shots in Hindeloopen of sledge-riding ladies in traditional costume.

Country Netherlands

Production Country Netherlands

Language Dutch

Spoken Language No Language

Gnere Documentary

Release Date 28 January 1917

14 mins