Vlieland Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island and municipality in Friesland, the Netherlands
About Vlieland
Vlielandis neighbored by the islands ofTexelandTerschelling. The island measures 4,052 hectare, of which the largest part is a desert-like area in the west, the Vliehors. There is one village on the island, Oost-Vlieland. On the empty plain on the west used to be another village, West-Vlieland, but it was taken by the sea in 1736. The plain is now used for military exercises. The island has a population of approximately 1100 people and is well known for the beautiful landscape, the large and various bird population and the peacefulness. In summer, many tourists come to visit the island. Vlieland was divided from the mainland ofFrieslandin a flood in 1287, which formed theWaddenzee. It used to count two villages, West- and Oost-Vlieland, but the former was evacuated after repeatedly being f
Top Attractions in Vlieland
Explore the best things to see and do in Vlieland:
- ★Into The Great Wide Open
- ★Museum Tromp's Huys
- ★Nicolaaskerk
- ★Vliehors Express
- ★Vuurduin
Where to Eat in Vlieland
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Armhuis
- 🍴De Lickebaert
- 🍴Het Posthuys
- 🍴Zuiver
Where to Stay in Vlieland
- 🏨Badhotel Bruin
- 🏨Camping Stortemelk
- 🏨Het Posthuys
- 🏨Het Vielandhotel
- 🏨Hotel de Wadden
- 🏨Hotel Doniastate
Vlieland Travel Guide Sections
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