Tuitjenhorn (West Frisian: Tutinghorn) is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Schagen. Tuitjenhorn was the main village of the former Harenkarspel municipality. Tuitjenhorn lies about 9 km northwest of Heerhugowaard. The village was first mentioned between 1280 and 1287 as "van tutinghehorne". The etymology is unclear. Tuitjenhorn is a dike village. The Catholic St Jacobus de Meerdere Church is a basilica-like church built between 1857 and 1859 and has been built around a tower from 1810. Famous Tuitjenhorners Gerard Kuiper, Dutch/American astronomer Daniella van Graas, Dutch fashion model and actress Celeste Plak, Dutch volleyball player Femke Meines, Dutch singer Gallery References Schagen Populated places in North Holland