The versatility of Vlieland

With no fewer than 25 kilometers of cycling and hiking trails and almost no cars on the island, Vlieland is perfect for a relaxing cycling or hiking holiday. There's also plenty for children to do. Go out to sea in search of seals, play a round of mini golf with the family, or build enormous sandcastles.

Vlieland is beyond words. It's so special. Picturesque Oost-Vlieland is the only village on Vlieland. Here you'll find everything you could wish for: cozy restaurants and bars, diverse shops, and charming cafés with terraces.

 

Vlieland boasts numerous cycling and hiking trails, and everything is easily accessible by bike or on foot. Vlieland's beaches are among the most beautiful in the Netherlands and boast the most hours of sunshine in the country.

 

In short, Vlieland has everything to offer for a wonderful holiday!


The beach of Vlieland

Vlieland boasts beautiful beaches, with a long, 12-kilometer-long sandy beach along the north side of the island. Both the east and west sides of the island have large sandbanks, with the Vliehors in the west, unlike the Richel in the east, still attached to the island. Vlieland is a haven for 100 bird species, including the common eider and the black-backed gull.

Een zeehond ligt op een zandstrand vlak bij de oceaan.
Een sneeuwuil staat in het gras bij een houten hek.

The nature of Vlieland

No other Dutch Wadden Islands boast as much nature as Vlieland. Of the island's 39 km², only 0.4 km² is not a nature reserve. The island boasts several nature reserves: mudflats, dunes, forests, and beaches. This also contributes to a wide variety of plants and animals.

Lighthouse on Vlieland

From the high Vuurboetsduin, where the red lighthouse stands proudly, you can almost see the entire island: the forest, the salt marshes, the dunes, the fens, the mudflats, and the beach. In clear weather, from the lighthouse, you can see not only the neighboring islands of Texel and Terschelling, but also the Frisian and North Holland coasts.

Een houten trap die naar een vuurtoren op een met gras begroeide heuvel leidt.
Een zeehond ligt op een zandstrand vlak bij de oceaan.

Seal tours

Your visit to Vlieland isn't complete without a seal watching tour. The seals rest and sunbathe on the sandbanks off the coast. Seals are naturally curious and often swim close to the boat.