[3] In the Netherlands, the village is known for its abundant lighting displays in the weeks leading up to Christmas.

[4] Den Ilp characterised as a narrow road flanked by ditches with individual bridges leading to separate houses.

To the north lies the hamlet of Purmerland, on the edge of the municipality of Landsmeer and closer to Purmerend.

Den Ilp is named Illip in local Waterlands dialect and original West Frisian.

Illip originates from the word ilapa, denoting rapidly flowing water.