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Transport to and on Vlieland

Trnsport to and Vlieland!

The journey to Vlieland starts with the crossing from Harlingen. Leave everything behind and enjoy the beautiful nature during the crossing!
Enjoy, for example, a cup of coffee and cake, a sandwich or a hot meal. In the self-service buffets of the car ferries (except ms Midsland) you will also find newspapers, magazines, toys and souvenirs.

With the ferry

Rederij Doeksen operates the ferry from Harlingen to Vlieland and between Vlieland and Terschelling. Timetables can be found on the Doeksen website. Boat tickets can be booked online or by phone: 088-9000888 (local rate).

Bicycles
Bicycles are only transported on the regular ferry service and on the express service between Vlieland and Terschelling and v.v. Expired departures or changed departure times due to force majeure are listed on the shipping company's website.

Express service
You can also opt for a fast crossing with a water taxi. Enquire about the possibilities at Waddentaxi or Watertaxi Vlieland.

Hopping
During the summer timetable, you can ‘hop’ from Vlieland to Terschelling and vice versa. Also fun for a day!

Ferry timetable

Good to know

Bring your dog

Take your dog on board to Wadden Island Vlieland!

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Parking in Harlingen

All information about parking in Harlingen can be found here!

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Fast to Vlieland

The Wadden taxi takes you to the Wadden island of Vlieland quickly

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Yacht marina

Yacht marina Waddenhaven Vlieland - Wadden.nl

Waddenhaven Vlieland

Waddenhaven Vlieland is located on the eastern tip of the island on the edge of the forest and beach. The village is a 15-minute walk away. The harbour offers around 300 passers-by a comfortable berth with facilities. There is also a working harbour for commercial shipping. In the marina building you will find sanitary facilities, washing machines, a small supermarket (open from mid-April to media September) and a cafeteria. The marina also houses a restaurant. For children, there is a small playground.

You are welcome all year round at the Vlieland Approach Harbour Foundation.

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Transport on Vlieland

Guests are not allowed to bring their car to Vlieland. On the island, there are several ways to get to the accommodation. When the boat arrives, a bus will be waiting for you and you can also rent a bike!

View the transport options

by bus

If you arrive by boat, a bus will be waiting for you to take you to your accommodation.

On foot

Wadden Island Vlieland is perfect for exploring on foot.

Explore Vlieland

By bike

Cycling around the island is of course one of the options. Hire a bike or bring your own.

Get on your bike!

Still want to take the car?

If you do want to bring a motor vehicle, apply for a T-permit from Gemeente Vlieland before your trip.

Municipality of Vlieland

Mudflat hopping

Mudflat hopping - wadden island Vlieland - Wadden.nl

A unique way to travel

Wadden hopping is a very unique way of transport. Sail through the channels of the Wadden Sea, enjoy the wide views, sandbanks, birds and spot a seal along the way.