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| province | North Holland | |
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| Residents | 1.138 (2019) | |
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| Tourist info | (0)562-451111 VVV Vlieland | |
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Vlieland is a Island in the Dutch Wadden Sea and the furthest west of the province Fryslân belonging islands. It borders to the southwest Texel (North Holland) and in the east Terschelling. In the south the island borders on the Wadden Sea and in the north on the North Sea. The island is 36.16 km² and has the lowest population density in the Netherlands with 28 inhabitants / km².
background
The Lucia flood of 1287 separated Vlieland from the Frisian mainland. This was part of a process in which the Wadden Sea was formed. The northern part of the island of Texel, Eierland, used to belong to Vlieland. In the course of the following centuries the island eroded more and more on its west side. There used to be a second village on Vlieland: West-Vlieland or Westeynde. The village was abandoned in 1736 after several floods.
Until 1942, Vlieland and Terschelling belonged to the province of Noord-Holland. The German occupiers made both islands part of Friesland. This classification was retained after the liberation. The Posthuys in the western part of the island still reminds us that the post came to Vlieland via Texel at that time. By the way, Frisian is not spoken on Vlieland. The original dialect was that Vlielandswhich resembled North Holland dialects. His last spokeswoman died in 1993.
Tourism is the island's main source of income. On Vlieland there are 15 hotels and a few hundred holiday homes and rooms as well as two campsites. The total length of the beach is 26 km.
getting there
By plane
The closest international airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
(IATA: AMS). From there, continue by train (via Leeuwarden - more convenient) or by train and bus (via Alkmaar and Afsluitdijk - faster, but change more often). Information under 9292ov.
By train
For example, you can take the train from Hamburg in approx. 5-6 hours (with changes in Bremen, Leer and Groningen), from Berlin in approx. 7.5-9.5 hours (IC connection with change in Deventer and Zwolle), from Cologne in approx. 6-6.5 hours (change in Arnhem and Zwolle) and from Dresden in approx. 9.5-15.5 hours (change in Magdeburg, Deventer and Zwolle) to Leeuwarden. There change to the train to Harlingen Haven, 10 minutes walk to the Veerhaven and on with the ferry to Vlieland. The prices range from 67 EUR to 129 EUR (single and normal price without discounts), the ferry ticket (return trip) costs € 23-29.
In the street
From northern and eastern Germany, the E22 leads straight to Fryslân. This corresponds to the BAB 31 and BAB 200 to the border crossing Nieuweschans. From there the motorway A7 or N7 is called over Groningen until the exit Dragons (30a) onto the N31 / A31 towards Leeuwarden - Franeker - Harlingen. At the exit Midlum (19) it goes on the N390 which goes directly to the Veerhaven leads. There are parking spaces there. The ferries to Vlieland do not carry cars.
From southern and western Germany, the best way to get there is via the BAB 3 to the Elten / Bergh Autoweg border crossing, then the A12 to Kreuz Waterberg, then A50 direction Apeldoorn to cross Hattemerbroek, there after on the A28 Zwolle and Staphorst up to the cross Lankhorst, there on the A 32 Meppel, Heerenveen, Leeuwarden. At the end of the N32, take the N31 towards Franeker - Harlingen. At the exit Midlum (19) it goes on the N390 which goes directly to the Veerhaven leads. There are parking spaces there. The ferries to Vlieland do not carry cars.
With the ferry
- Harlingen - Vlieland Tel: 0900-3635736. mo-so Timetable, only pedestrians and bicycles. Travel time: normal ferry 90 minutes; Fast service 45 minutes.
- Vlieland - Terschelling Tel: 0900-3635736. mo-so Timetable, only pedestrians and bicycles. Travel time: 30 minutes.
- Texel - Vlieland Tel: 0222-316451. De Cocksdorp, jetty by post 33. Ferry service with the ocean-going vessels De Vriendschap to Vlieland. From there, onward transport with the converted truck Vliehorsexpres to the Posthuys. (Ride included in the price). In Oost-Vlieland, cards are available in the souvenir shop Het Zeepaardje in the Dorpsstraat. Departure Vliehorsexpres at Posthuys: May-September Tue-Thu, Sun 10.45 a.m., July-August Mon-Sun 9.30 a.m., 10.45 a.m. Prices: Adult € 14.50; Child (4-11) € 8.50; Child (-3) € 1.50; Dog € 2.00; Tandem € 15.00; Bike € 7.50; Bicycle trailer € 7.50.
By boat
The Vlieland marina is one of 17 Dutch wading ports and is located in the south of the island, approx. 800 m east of the village of Oost-Vlieland. In addition to this port, Vlieland also has its own pier for the ferry service at the village itself. The port is open all year round and offers space for around 300 ships. It can also be approached at low tide. In summer the port is regularly full and no new ships can be admitted. As a result, a berth often has to be found before 2 p.m. Otherwise you can look for a sheltered place behind the Richel sand plate or switch to Terschelling (sailing 1.5 to 2 hours with favorable currents).
mobility
Public transport
- The Bus route 110 drives from Veerdam in Oost-Vlieland via the Stortemelk campsite and some bungalow parks to Posthuys and back.
- The Vliehorsexpres crosses the sandy desert Vliehors and then goes to the ferry to Texel, but also makes tours through the Vliehors. Tickets are available from the souvenir shop 't Zeepaardje, Dorpsstraat 138 in Oost-Vlieland.
In the street
The island is basically car-free. Only islanders can get a special permit to operate motor vehicles. The ferry service from Harlingen or Terschelling does not transport cars or motorcycles.
By bicycle
The most used vehicle on the island is the bicycle.
Tourist Attractions
The almost car-free island of Vlieland is an oasis of calm. The island consists mainly of forests, dunes, meadows, polders and beaches. Oost-Vlieland is the only village on the island. The kilometer-long tree-lined Dorpsstraat Strolling up and down is a pastime that long-time guests of the island have done extensively. Most of the island's attractions are located here.
- Nicolaaskerk, Kerkplein 6. A chapel, which was first mentioned in 1245, stood at this point in the Middle Ages. As the village of West-Vlieland slowly became depopulated and people moved to Oost-Vlieland, the need for a larger building arose. The current church was built in 1605. In 1647 it was converted into a cruciform church. The furnishings are special: a lot of the furniture is made from ship parts. In the pulpit, for example, a cabinet door is made from a shipwreck and the columns are made from ship masts.Open: May - September Wed 10 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.
- To the east of the church lies the Eilander kerkhof (Inselfriedhof) with some old tombstones.
- Vuurduin, t / o Voorbootsduin 3. Tel.: 31 (0)562 451389. The Vuurduin ("Fire dune") is a round, only 16.8 m high lighthouse, which stands on the 45 m high Vuurboetsduin. The red-brown, cast-iron tower was built in 1909 from part of the Location vuurtoren built by IJmuiden. The lighthouse, which has been a listed building since 1980, is operated automatically, although a lighthouse keeper is regularly present.Open: November - April Sat - Sun 10.30 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. May - October Mon - Fri 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sat - Sun 10.30 a.m. - 12 noon; July - August also Mon - Fri 10.30 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.Price: Entry € 2.50. Souvenirs are available during opening hours at the observation post next to the lighthouse.
- Tromp's Huys, Dorpsstraat 99. Tel.: 31 (0)562 451600. Tromo's Huys, built in 1575 after Vlieland was pillaged by the Spaniards, served as a residence for some commissioners and is the oldest building in Vlieland. It has served as a museum since 1954. The museum shows different aspects of the history and the maritime past of the island: information about the formation of the island and the village West-Vlieland, which disappeared in 1756, about whaling, the Vlieland explorer Willem de Vlamingh, the gold ship De Lutine and some distinctive islanders.Open: May - September: Tue - Fri 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.; October - April Tue - Sat 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Closed: 1.1., 30.4., 25.12.Price: Admission: Adults € 3.00; Children € 2.25; Seniors (65) € 2.75.
- Old Town Hall, Dorpsstraat 148. The island's town hall has stood here since 1596 and was replaced by the current building in 1855. The coats of arms of East and West Vlieland can be seen in the pillars in front of the door.
- Armhuis, Kerkplein 6. Tel.: 31 (0)562 451935. The poor house was called Oude mannen- en vrouwenhuis (Old men and women house) built in 1662. It was used by the social administration until 1950 and provided shelter for the island's widows and orphans. There is now a restaurant in the building and it is a popular wedding location.
- In the Dorpsstraat are many other houses from the 17th and 18th centuries. The village has been a "protected village view" since 1972.
- Oost-Vlieland is also known for its many side streets, the Glopping. The one sold in several places Gloppengids guides visitors through the Gloppen.
- In Bomenland is the Dodemansbol a small cemetery for seafarers who have died in quarantine of contagious diseases.
- Posthuys, Post route 4. Tel.: 31 (0)562 451282. For centuries the "Posthaus" was an important counter on the postal route from Amsterdam to Vlieland in 1677, where many merchant ships were anchored. Amsterdam merchants requested this postal route in order to send reports to and from their ships more quickly. The Vlieger Postillon resided in the Posthuys and had to drive 8 km through the Vliehors by horse and cart every day, regardless of the weather conditions. Today there is a restaurant in the old post office; it is a popular meeting point for cyclists and hikers.
activities
- Into The Great Wide Open, ITGWO is a meeting on Vlieland. Music is at the center, but it is above all the context that makes the festival special. In the middle of nature, where the beach forms the border and not barriers, on one of the most beautiful Wadden Sea islands in the Netherlands. Surprising fringe programs, visual arts, films, children's activities and enough peace and space to enjoy everything to the full. This festival is for all lovers of alternative pop music who have a need for a mood, but also like to set the pace themselves and want to have a little more choice. Oysters from the mudflats, freshly caught sea bass, carefully prepared. An intimate festival feeling, that's "the great wide open".
- The Vliehors is a sandy area in the west of Vlieland. With its 25 km² it is the largest sandy area in northwestern Europe. In summer it is dry here and the white sand extends to the horizon. In winter it can also be flooded by the sea. The sand plate is too deep for permanent vegetation, even young dunes are washed away again with the first flood. The sand plate remains an important flood refuge for seagulls, oystercatchers and curlews. Seals also like to visit the sand plate. Part of the Vliehors is military territory. The Air Force exercises here during the week. Then the Vliehors is blocked. The rescue house is in the middle of the Vliehors. Currently it is as Jutter Museum (Strandgutsammlermuseum) set up. .
- Information on excursions at Vliehors Express.
shop
Almost all of Vlieland's main shops are on the Dorpsstraat in Oost-Vlieland or one of its side streets. More information at VVV Vlieland.
Supermarkets
- Coop Compact, Dorpsstraat 108. Tel.: (0)562 451226, Fax: (0)562 451665, Email: [email protected]. The purchases can be delivered to the holiday accommodation for a small fee. Purchases can be ordered from both supermarkets by arrangement.Open: Apr - Oct: Mon - Fri until 6:00 p.m., Sat until 5:00 p.m., Nov - Mar: Mon - Sat until 5:00 p.m., Fri until 6:00 p.m.
kitchen
Snack bars
- De Bolder snack bar, Kampweg 1. Tel.: 31 (0)562 451225.
- 'T Smulpunt snack bar, Dorpsstraat 70. Tel.: 31 (0)562 453362.
Cafes (pubs)
- De Bolder, Kampweg 1. Tel.: 31 (0)562 451225.
- De Juttersbar, Badweg 3. Tel.: 31 (0)562 451577.
- Het Loodscafé, Dorpsstraat 3. Tel.: 31 (0)562 451818.
- De Oude Stoep, Dorpsstraat 81. Tel.: 31 (0)562 453043.
- Café de Musketeer, Badweg 3. Tel.: 31 (0)562 451577.
- Cafe de Zeevaert, Dorpsstraat 63. Tel.: 31 (0)562 452624.
Restaurants
Cheap
medium
- Eetcafé 't Praethuys, Dorpsstraat 59.
- Plezant, Dorpsstraat 12. Tel.: 31 (0)562 451595. Open: Mon, Tue 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Wed - Sun lunch 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., dinner 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Upscale
- 1 Het Posthuys, Post way 4. Tel.: 31 (0)562 451282. The name explains the remote location of the "post house": It served as a link in the mail traffic between Amsterdam and the islands. Today it is an ideal end point for a hike or bike ride. A great route leads from the Wadden Sea via the Postweg to the sunny terrace of the characteristic red-roofed building. The Kroon's Polders - a true bird paradise - are easily accessible from here. The Posthuys offers Dutch cuisine.Open: 18.2. - 27.11. 12/30 - 8.1. Mon - Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (kitchen 11.30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- 2 Armhuis, Kerkpno 6. Tel.: (0)562 451935. The former Diakonie has a striking high roof with authentic furnishings underneath. Now that the ex-sailors, widows and orphans have turned their backs on the house, new guests come for contemporary art and tasty snacks. The garden at the back with the aptly named "Gottesacker" is also very pleasant. The Armhuis offers Dutch cuisine.Open: every day.
- 3 Badhotel Bruin, Dorpsstraat 88. Tel.: (0)562 451201. A cozy terrace and - for bad weather - the open fireplace in the Captain hat are popular meeting places in this established house on Vlieland. The old Dutch café Bruintje Beer offers just as much atmosphere.
nightlife
accommodation
camping
- 1 Lange Paal natural camping site, Post route 1a. Tel.: 31 (0)562 45163, Email: [email protected]. The Wadden Sea is 100 m from the campsite and the North Sea is only 1 km away. The Natuurkampeerkaart it's obligatory. From 1.7. until August 31 Reservation is mandatory.Open: 1.4. - 31.10.Price: Prices: Ns (Apr - June, Sep - Oct) / HS (Ascension Day, Whitsun, July - Aug): Campsite € 4.50 / 5.00; Trekkersveld (max. 3 nights) € 2.25 / 2.50; Adult € 4.00 / 5.00; Child (2-12) € 2.95 / 3.70. Tourist tax € 1.25.
- 2 Camping Stortemelk, Kampweg 1. Tel.: 31 (0)562 451225. Camping in a naturally formed area of dunes and depressions. Only a row of dunes separates the campsite from the beach and the sea.Open: 1.4. - 1.10.Price: Prices: Persons (11) € 6.40; Children (-10) 3.30; Tent (max. 30 m²) € 4.80; Tent (max. 30 m²) on a permanent place € 5.30; Tent (max. 30 m²) in a permanent place with electricity (6 A) € 8.40. Tourist tax € 1.25.
Bed & Breakfast
- 3 Torenzicht, Dorpsstraat 182. Tel.: (0)562-451428, Email: [email protected]. Well-equipped quarter with 2 rooms and 1 apartment in a listed building. A kitchen, WiFi, TV, stereo and DVD player (in the lounge), a cupboard with board games, 2 handcarts for the beach, crab nets and fishing rites are available to guests. Luggage transfer from the ferry terminal to the house (from the front) is free. Bicycles of different types are rented out inexpensively.Feature: Garni.Price: Prices: Low season / high season (1.4. - 31.10. All school holidays) Shared shower / toilet: single € 35/40; Double room (p.p.) € 35/40; Own shower toilet double room (p.p.) € 40/50; including breakfast, coffee / tea all day; Surcharge single night € 10; Tourist tax € 1.25.
- Hotelletje De Veerman, Dorpsstraat 173. Tel.: (0)562-451378, Email: [email protected]. Pension with well-equipped rooms, breakfast buffet and the option of booking half board.Feature: Garni.Price: Prices: single € from 46.50; Double € from 73.00. HS surcharge € 2.50.
Apartments and rooms
Information and booking at VVV Vlieland.
Hotels
Overview at VVV Vlieland.
security
- Politie Fryslân, Lutinelaan 5 in Oost-Vlieland. Tel.: (0)900-8844 (Central number), Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., July - August Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
health
- "De Gaper" drugstore, Dorpsstraat 112.
- "Houter's Warenhuis" drugstore, Dorpsstraat 48.
Practical advice
- Postal agency, Dorpsstraat 120.
trips
literature
Web links
- http://vlieland.net/ - Vlieland official website
