Top 23 tips for Vlieland

Of course the beach is the biggest attraction of Vlieland, but there is much more to see and do.

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Beach and sea: enjoy the sun, the sea and a fresh sea breeze, and check the weather page to see what the weather will be like.
Sights: discover the sights, from museums to monuments.
Nature: explore dunes and nature reserves on a walk or a bike ride.
Seals: go seal spotting, for example on a boat trip to the sandbanks.
Mudflat walking: walk across the exposed seabed with a guide on a mudflat hike.
Eating out: from beach pavilion to restaurant, find out where to enjoy food and drink.
With kids: the with kids page has the best outings for the whole family.
Hidden gems: away from the crowds, discover the hidden gems of Vlieland.

The 23 best tips for your visit to Vlieland

Below is a selection of the finest sights, museums, nature reserves and activities on Vlieland.

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1Cycling

Discover the region by bike. Thanks to the flat landscape, the high quality cycling lanes and a myriad of safe cycling routes, everyone - young and old - can look forward to a wonderfully relaxing cycling holiday. Whether you want to cycle for a day or go on a multi-day cycling trip, Vlieland is the place to be.

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Vliehors Expres

2Vliehors Expres

Experience the unique beauty of Vlieland with the Vliehors Expres, a special excursion that takes you to the westernmost point of the island. This adventurous journey is a great way to discover the natural splendor of Vlieland. What can you expect from the Vliehors Expres? - Unique Truck Tour: Hop on the Vliehors ...

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Lighthouse of Vlieland

3Lighthouse of Vlieland

A visit to the iconic red lighthouse of Vlieland is an absolute must for anyone wanting to experience the island from above. What to expect at the Lighthouse of Vlieland? - Climb with a Reward: Only 51 steps via a narrow spiral staircase lead to the top, where a balcony offers panoramic views. - Breathtaking Views: From t ...

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Tromp's Huys

4Tromp's Huys

Discover Tromp's Huys, the oldest house on Vlieland, now a fascinating museum highlighting the island's rich history and culture. Located in the picturesque village of Oost-Vlieland, Tromp's Huys offers visitors a unique glimpse into life on a Wadden Sea island. What can you expect at Tromp's Huys? - Rich Island History: ...

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WellCome Wellness

5WellCome Wellness

Enjoy luxurious wellness by the beach at WellCome Wellness, located in the WestCord Strandhotel Seeduyn. This extensive wellness centre offers no less than 900 m² of relaxation facilities, ...

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Swimming Pool Flidunen

6Swimming Pool Flidunen

The Flidunen swimming pool on Vlieland, part of the Flidunen sports centre, is the ideal place for a day of relaxation and water fun for the whole family. With various pools and facilities, the ...

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Bowling De Juttersbar

7Bowling De Juttersbar

Looking for a fun and active activity during your stay on Vlieland? At Bowling De Juttersbar, located in the WestCord Strandhotel Seeduyn, you're in the right place for a fun game of ...

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Sailing on the Wadden Sea

8Sailing on the Wadden Sea

Experience an unforgettable sailing adventure with Holland Sail on the breathtaking Wadden Sea. Whether you choose a day trip or a longer sailing vacation, the beauty of the Wadden Sea is sure ...

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Bomenland

9Bomenland

Bomenland is the oldest pine forest on the island and offers a unique mix of nature, tranquillity and impressive views. Here you can walk among coniferous and deciduous trees, spot special birds ...

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Kroon’s Polders

10Kroon’s Polders

The Kroon’s Polders form a unique nature reserve in the western part of Vlieland, near the Posthuys and the vast sandplain of the Vliehors. What makes the Kroon’s Polders so special? - Four ...

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Valley of Malgum

11Valley of Malgum

The Valley of Malgum is a quiet and picturesque dune area in the west of Vlieland. What can you expect in the Valley of Malgum? - Varied landscape: Walk or cycle along winding paths, open ...

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Vliehors

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The Vliehors is one of the most impressive and unique nature areas of Vlieland. What makes the Vliehors so special? - Gigantic sand plain: This vast sandy area covers around 24 square ...

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Bunker Museum Wn 12H

13Bunker Museum Wn 12H

Bunker Museum Wn 12H on Vlieland is a restored German strongpoint of the Atlantic Wall, hidden in the dunes. You walk past 11 bunkers, trenches, lookouts and gun positions. What can you expect ...

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Forest Area Lange Paal

14Forest Area Lange Paal

Discover a diverse natural landscape filled with forest, dunes, cranberry fields, and cultural history, located in the heart of Vlieland. What to expect in the Lange Paal forest? - Unique ...

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Meeuwenduinen

15Meeuwenduinen

The Meeuwenduinen (Seagull Dunes) on Vlieland form a unique nature reserve on the western side of the island, nestled between the North Sea and the Kroon’s Polders. What can you expect in the ...

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Nieuwe Kooi

16Nieuwe Kooi

The Nieuwe Kooi is a hidden freshwater pond in the middle of the forest on Vlieland. It was dug at the end of the 19th century as the island's second duck decoy, but as far as is known it was ...

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Posthuiswad

17Posthuiswad

The Posthuiswad on Vlieland is an impressive nature reserve where you can experience the power of the tides and the richness of the Wadden Sea up close. What makes the Posthuiswad so special? - ...

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Noordoosthoek

18Noordoosthoek

The Northeast Corner of Vlieland, often called the Noordestoek or Noorderstoek by the islanders, is the easternmost part of the island. For many visitors, this spot is known as “going around ...

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Oude Kooi

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The Oude Kooi is a special cultural-historical monument on Vlieland. This duck decoy tells the story of a centuries-old method of hunting and nature management. What can you expect at the Oude ...

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Vuurboetsduin

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A climb of the Vuurboetsduin is an absolute must during your stay on Vlieland. Why a visit to the Vuurboetsduin should not be missed - Highest dune of the Wadden Islands: At 45 metres above sea ...

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Witte lid

21Witte lid

The Witte lid is a large, high dune on the eastern side of Vlieland, between the Fortweg and campsite Stortemelk. It is a quiet and rugged part of the island, where the top rewards you with a ...

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IJsbaan

22IJsbaan

The IJsbaan (ice rink) is a shallow freshwater pond on the edge of Oost-Vlieland, which has been part of village life on Vlieland for more than a century. In a hard winter, islanders strap on ...

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Cheese Bunker

23Cheese Bunker

The Kaasbunker on Vlieland is an Atlantic Wall bunker beneath the Vuurboetsduin, the island's highest dune. Cheesemaker Nils Koster matures Vlieland cheese here. What can you expect at the ...

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Typical Vlieland

Vlieland has a few special places you will not find on any other island.

Cheese bunker: in the Cheese Bunker cheese ripens deep beneath the Vuurboetsduin, the island's highest dune, in a former drinking water bunker.
Island beer: at the craft brewery Fortuna Vlieland you join a guided tour and taste locally brewed beer and sparkling water.
Views: the viewing tower on the Vuurboetsduin offers a panorama over the whole island.
Seals: on a seal tour by fast RIB you see the seals on the sandbanks up close.

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Hidden gems on Vlieland

If you are looking for peace and quiet on Vlieland, the dunes and woods hide places you will not easily stumble upon.

St. Nicholas Church: in Oost-Vlieland stands the St. Nicholas Church, one of the oldest buildings on Vlieland, with an old organ and stained glass windows telling the island's history.
Dodemansbol: close to the Postweg, the Dodemansbol is a small cemetery in the dunes for the castaways of a ship from Málaga that ran aground in the 18th century.
Sjouwersmansbol: in the woods northeast of the marina, the Viewing Tower Sjouwersmansbol looks out over the Wadden Sea, on clear days as far as Terschelling and Harlingen.
De Vogelkieker: in the Kroon's Polders, the Birdwatching Hide De Vogelkieker brings you close to spoonbills and avocets, and in autumn to huge flocks of migrating birds.
Pad van Twintig: the Pad van Twintig runs from the Postweg through a quiet stretch of woods and dunes to the Nieuwe Kooi, a 19th century duck decoy.

Practical tips

These tips help you get even more out of your visit to Vlieland.

Tides: plan a beach walk or a bike ride along the coast with the tide table.
The weather: the weather page shows the forecast and hours of sunshine for the coming days.
By bike: most sights are easy to reach by bike.

» View our complete 'see & do' list with many more museums, attractions, monuments and other places of interest.