It is located south of Franeker and northwest of Tzum, of which it is a part administratively.

The settlement of the hamlet is located on the country road of the same name that runs from the Lollumerweg to Tzum.

This hamlet used to be home to a significant stins, the Hottinga State, which is also clearly depicted on a map from 1664.

[4] Another stins, the Sybranda State, also used to be located in the hamlet, belonging to the same broad family.

The so-called huiseiland ('home island') is still very much visible by a moat and planted trees.