Question 1

Where can you park and stay overnight with a motorhome on Vlieland?

Accepted Answer

No, Vlieland is car-free, so your motorhome cannot come with you; you leave it in Harlingen, where the ferry departs.

Nieuwe Vissershaven motorhome site: in Harlingen, about 500 metres from the ferries, there is a site for motorhomes up to 8 m and a maximum of 72 hours, with water and electricity for a fee.
Longer stays: if you stay on Vlieland for more than three days, ask at the long-term car parks in Harlingen whether motorhomes are welcome; sleeping there is not allowed.

Question 2

Can we take the car to Vlieland?

Accepted Answer

No. Vlieland is a 'car-free' island. Only the islanders can make use of their cars. Guests must park the vehicle in the parking lot at the Harlingen, where the boat departs. Taking a car there requires a special permit. In extremely exceptional circumstances this permit is issued by the Municipal Administration of Vlieland (https://www.vlieland.nl/).

Question 3

Where can you park for free on Vlieland?

Accepted Answer

Vlieland is car-free for visitors, so free parking only matters on the mainland: the car stays in Harlingen at the ferry terminal, where parking is paid.

Harlingen: short-stay and long-stay car parks at the terminal, some with a free shuttle; book in high season via parkerenharlingen.nl.
On the island: you get around on foot, by bike or by island bus; only islanders may have a car.

Question 4

Where can you submit a complaint or question about parking on Vlieland?

Accepted Answer

Questions and complaints about parking on Vlieland are best sent to the municipality of Vlieland.

Contact: email info@vlieland.nl, phone 0562 452 700 or via the complaint form.
No car: as a guest you may not bring a car, motorbike or scooter to the island, not even an electric one.

Question 5

Where and how can you park with a disabled parking card on Vlieland?

Accepted Answer

Vlieland is largely car-free, but with a disabled parking card you can get an exemption to bring your car.

T exemption: apply online to the municipality of Vlieland before you travel, with your card details; it is valid for your stay and only for transporting the card holder.
Taking your car: then book your car by phone with Rederij Doeksen.
Harlingen ferry port: the island car parks on the Harlingerstraatweg have 8 disabled spaces on P1 and 2 on P2; according to the municipality of Harlingen you park free with a disabled parking card throughout the municipality, so check when booking whether that applies here too.
More information: T exemption (municipality of Vlieland, in Dutch).

Parking on Vlieland

Parking at the ferry port in Harlingen

Long-stay car parks P1/P2/P3

Multi-storey car park Waddenpromenade

Car park De Bazuin

Parking rates Vlieland 2026

Car parks for Vlieland

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FAQ parking Vlieland

Where can you park and stay overnight with a motorhome on Vlieland?

Can we take the car to Vlieland?

Where can you park for free on Vlieland?

Where can you submit a complaint or question about parking on Vlieland?

Where and how can you park with a disabled parking card on Vlieland?

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