Overview
Vlieland is the second of the West Frisian Islands, a car-free sanctuary with about 1,100 residents and stunning natural landscapes. The island offers beautiful North Sea beaches, the vast Vliehors desert plain in the west used for military exercises, and excellent birdwatching opportunities.
Beach · Cycling · Festivals · Island · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Hotels along Dorpsstraat range €83-191/night; campsites Lange Paal and Stortemelk offer budget options from April-October.
Food
Restaurants cluster on Dorpsstraat; supermarket food and snack bars provide cheaper alternatives to restaurant dining.
Money
The Netherlands uses the euro (€); ATMs available on the island, card payment widely accepted in establishments.
Transport
Cars are banned from Vlieland; rent a bike from agencies like Jan van Vlieland (€10-20/day) or walk the 12 km island.
Weather
Best visited May-September for beach weather; winters are mild but some services reduce and ferries may be affected by weather.