Frequently asked questions about amenities on Vlieland

Around New Year’s Eve, a lot of fireworks are being lighted by individuals. Vlieland allows consumers to light fireworks from 6 pm on December 31st, until 2 am on January 1st.

On other days, consumer fireworks are prohibited on Vlieland throughout the year. Only professionals with a license may then fire off fireworks.

Firework-free zone

There are several firework-free zones / areas on Vlieland. Contrary to what some (national) media suggest, there is no general ban on fireworks for the entire island of Vlieland on 31 December.

Partly due to the low number of inhabitants, there is relatively little fireworks on Vlieland on 31 December each year.

November 11 is in many countries, including Belgium, a public holiday in memory of the First World War.

However, in the Netherlands is November 11 a normal day. Therefore all shops on Vlieland are open during the normal hours.

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

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Here you have the address and contact details:

Politie Vlieland
Lutinelaan 5
8899 BD Vlieland
tel. +31 343-57 8844
https://www.politie.nl/mijn-buurt/politiebureaus/01/fryslan/vlieland.html

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Nicolaaskerk
Kerkplein 7, Vlieland
web. https://heiligejacobusparochie.nl/

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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.

No, carnival isn't celebrated on Vlieland .

At the marina you can wash and dry for a few euros!

Info: https://vlieland.org/en/marina/157/port-of-call-vlieland.html

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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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If you want to get married on Vlieland, you should contact the municipality of Vlieland.

Via the municipality of Vlieland you will get all the necessary information to prepare the wedding properly. Information on the timing, cost, wedding venues and wedding calendar where you can see whether a particular date is still available.

You can find the contact information on the following website: https://www.vlieland.nl/

An overview of all gas bottle sales store can be found at:
- https://benegas.com/flessenzoeker/
- https://www.primagaz.nl/nl-nl/dealerlocator

Most shops, attractions and museums are closed on Christmas Day (25 Dec.) and on New Year's Day (1 Jan.). On other Christmas vacation days they are open during regular opening hours (which can be found on the individual websites).

Most restaurants on Vlieland are open on Christmas Eve (24 Dec.) and Christmas Day (25 Dec.) but a reservation is often necessary. Several restaurants are also open on New Year's Eve (31 Dec.) and New Year's Day (1 Jan.), but some of them are closed. Unfortunately, we do not have a list of restaurants on Vlieland that are open during the Christmas holiday.

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.

Since May 2024, there is no longer a taxi service on Vlieland.

For travelling to and from your accommodation, you can now use the Arriva public bus service. Got lots of luggage? No worries! Luggage transport on the island is provided by Bagagevervoer Vlieland.
You can find more information on their website: https://bagagevervoervlieland.nl/.