In several respects, Vlieland is different from other Dutch Wadden islands.
Vlieland island is the furthest removed from the mainland, and yet 90 ferry minutes away from Harlingen harbour, or even only 45 if you take the comfortable fast ferry.
Furthermore,...

In several respects, Vlieland is different from other Dutch Wadden islands.
Vlieland island is the furthest removed from the mainland, and yet 90 ferry minutes away from Harlingen harbour, or even only 45 if you take the comfortable fast ferry.
Furthermore, Vlieland, like Schiermonnikoog island, has only one small village, Oost-Vlieland harbour... all other islands have several more. But in the trees shaded Dorpsstraat, cosy shops offer a wide range of everyday needs on holiday.
If in the other islands, except Schiermonnikoog, you're welcome as a motorist traveller, Vlieland municipality doesn't allow you to bring your car or motorcycle to the island...  this means that nothing, basically, would disturb the overwhelming impression of peace and quiet of this beauty spot.
However, during weekdays from September to April, 'the Vliehors' at the western end of the island is used for target practice exercises by NATO and the Royal Dutch Air force. Fortunately, exercises are put on hold in the tourist high season months from May until September, and during all weekends, autumn half-term and Christmas holidays.

Vlieland island being relatively small, cycling is the ideal way to explore it. It's easy to find a bicycle rental. When making a ride in beautiful local sceneries, using the 26 kms of bicycle path, you will never loose sight of the characteristic red lighthouse at Vuurboetsduin.. your landmark for safe discoveries of this fascinating island all by yourself.

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