Do and experience

Cycling on Vlieland is a popular way to explore the island. Therefore, there are several bike rental companies on the island where you can go to rent a bike.

If you want to explore Vlieland, don't skip the bicycle. The island is car-free, making the bicycle the ideal means of transportation to get around.

Exploring the mudflats is a unique experience for nature lovers. The mudflats is a huge sandbar on the east side of the island that runs dry at low tide and offers a beautiful natural environment to explore.

There are fun events held on Vlieland throughout the year that are definitely worth visiting!

Although Vlieland is not huge, it offers a wealth of cultural heritage and some particularly interesting museums. One of these is the Abraham Fock Rescue Museum, where visitors can discover all about the history of Vlieland's lifeguards and their heroic actions.

Vlieland offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy horseback riding in nature. Here you can take beautiful rides along the beach, through the dunes and across the vast Vliehors. The island has several riding stables that rent out horses and organize guided tours.

Vlieland offers excellent shopping, with a variety of stores. In addition to a number of souvenir stores, you can also find trendy boutiques with wonderful collections of branded clothing and children's clothing.

There are several restaurants and beach bars on Vlieland where you can enjoy a bite to eat and a drink!

On Vlieland, in addition to its beautiful natural beauty, there are plenty of other places of interest. Most of these attractions are located in or near the cozy Dorpsstraat!

On Vlieland there are plenty of opportunities to go out. Whether you want to enjoy a tasty dinner in a good restaurant, have a drink in a cozy café or relax on a terrace with a beautiful view.

There is plenty to do for children on Vlieland. Besides playing on the beach and in the woods, such as building huts, climbing trees and making sandcastles, there are many other fun activities to do!

Sports and Vlieland seem made for each other. It is wonderful running, horseback riding or mountain biking through the beautiful forests, in the high dunes and over the long beaches. But much more is possible!