Frequently asked questions about amenities on Vlieland

All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://vlieland.org/en/medical-addresses.php

On Vlieland, shops are allowed to open every Sunday. Many shops are also open on Sundays, but not all shopkeepers take advantage of this opportunity.

The standard opening hours on public holidays and shopping Sundays on Vlieland are from 12:00 to 17:00.

You must be 18 or older to buy alcohol; if in doubt, staff will ask for ID.

• Supermarket: sells beer, wine and other drinks with less than 15% alcohol.
• Liquor store: spirits are sold in a slijterij (liquor store).
• ID: passport, ID card or driving licence; without proof you may be refused.

All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://vlieland.org/en/medical-addresses.php

Yes, the Waddenhaven Vlieland, the marina of Vlieland, has a launderette with washing machines and dryers that you can use for a fee.

• Machines: three washing machines, three dryers and a spin dryer; you pay by QR code.
• Winter: outside the sailing season the launderette has limited availability; current information on waddenhavenvlieland.nl.
• Campsite or holiday park: many campsites and holiday parks have washing machines and dryers, but usually only for their own guests.

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Most shops, museums and attractions on Vlieland are only closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day; many restaurants are actually open at Christmas.

• Christmas Eve (24 December): shops are usually open, often until late afternoon; many restaurants serve a Christmas dinner.
• Christmas Day (25 December): most shops, museums and attractions are closed; many restaurants are open, booking is often necessary.
• Boxing Day (26 December): many shops and attractions are open again, as on a Sunday.
• New Year's Eve (31 December): shops often close earlier; some restaurants are open.
• New Year's Day (1 January): most shops are closed; some restaurants and cafés are open.
• Ferry: around the holidays the ferry sometimes runs to an adjusted timetable; check Rederij Doeksen in advance.
• Opening hours: check the exact times on the websites of the shops, museums and restaurants themselves.

You can find all information about local restaurants on Vlieland on: https://vlieland.org/en/food-and-beverages.php

For a list with information and opening hours of each restaurant on Vlieland, we refer to the websites: TheFork.nl and/or Eet.nu.

All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://vlieland.org/en/medical-addresses.php

No, carnival is not celebrated on Vlieland or on the other Wadden Islands.

• Where it is: in the Netherlands carnival is mainly celebrated in the south, in Limburg and North Brabant.

VVV Vlieland
Havenweg 10
8899 BG Vlieland
tel. +31 562-451111
email: info@vlieland.net

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Gemeente Vlieland
Dorpsstraat 127
8899 AE Vlieland
tel: +31 562-452700
e-mail. info@vlieland.nl
web. https://www.vlieland.nl/

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All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://vlieland.org/en/medical-addresses.php

If you want to get married on Vlieland, you arrange this through the municipality of Vlieland.

• Notice of marriage: first you give notice of your intended marriage to the municipality, at least two weeks and at most one year before the wedding date.
• Who can marry: a wedding in the Netherlands is possible if at least one of the partners lives in the Netherlands or has Dutch nationality.
• Venue and date: the municipality will inform you about wedding venues on the island, available dates and costs.
• Travel: take the ferry timetable into account when planning, for your guests too.
• Contact: https://www.vlieland.nl/

The police station of Vlieland is at Lutinelaan 5, 8899 BD Vlieland; visits are by appointment only.

• Emergency: call 112 if life is in danger or a crime is taking place.
• Non-emergency: call 0900 8844, from abroad +31 343 578 844; this is also the number for making an appointment at the station.
• Online: reporting a theft, for example, is often also possible via politie.nl.

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Vlieland has no Catholic church of its own, but once a month there is a Catholic service in the St Nicholas Church, the only church on the island.

• St Nicholas Church: on the Kerkplein in Oost-Vlieland; there is a Protestant service every Sunday and a Catholic service on a Monday once a month.
• Dates and times: see the calendar on nicolaaskerk-vlieland.nl.

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On Vlieland the Vakantie-Super at Stortemelk campsite sells gas bottles, among other things.

• Vakantie-Super Stortemelk: besides fresh bread and groceries, the campsite shop sells camping gear, gas bottles and ice packs.
• Tip: if possible bring a full bottle from the mainland; the choice on the island is limited.
• More sales points: find a sales point with the Benegas bottle finder or the Primagaz dealer locator.

Yes, in the Netherlands 11 November is an ordinary day, so the shops on Vlieland keep their normal opening hours.

• Belgium and France: there 11 November (Armistice Day) is a public holiday; in the Netherlands it is not.
• Off season: in autumn and winter some shops on the island have shorter opening hours.

All local information about cycling and bicycle rental on Vlieland is available on the cycling page: https://vlieland.org/en/cycling.php

You can buy cycling routes at the local tourist office and the local bike rental.