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Things to see in Vlieland (Netherlands): 12 places and when to go
Vlieland is a town in Netherlands, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (5), History (2), Hiking (2). The best known are Vuurduin, Vuurboetsduin and 't Behouden Huys. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Netherlands · 53.2726, 5.0091
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (5) · History (2) · Hiking (2) · Architecture (1) · Nature (1) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- AMS Amsterdam, 109 km as the crow flies
What to see in Vlieland
The places in and around Vlieland, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- VuurduinLighthouse in the Netherlands4.2 km
- VuurboetsduinDune in the Netherlands4.1 km
- 't Behouden HuysMuseum in West-Terschelling, the Netherlands17 km
- Centrum voor Natuur en LandschapNature and sea museum in the Netherlands17 km
- Museum Tromp's HuysMuseum in Vlieland, the Netherlands4.6 km
- Vlieland General CemeteryCemetery in Vlieland, Netherlands4.6 km
- Bunkermuseum WN 12HMuseum3.6 km
- De DôbeWith kids18 km
- DrenkelingenhuisjeMuseum11 km
- Fortuna VlielandBrewery6.3 km
- WaddenWandelenNetwork of hiking trails (streekpad) in the Netherlands and Germany961 m
- WaddenWandelenNetwork of hiking trails (streekpad) in the Netherlands and Germany3.7 km
When to go to Vlieland
The best time to visit Vlieland is April to September; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:49
- FebPossible9:32
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:43
- MayBest time15:37
- JunBest time16:42
- JulBest time16:15
- AugBest time14:33
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:15
- NovPossible8:18
- DecPossible7:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18. In April, 12 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Vlieland
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, Amsterdam), 109 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- De Cocksdorp27 places21 km
- Formerum7 places24 km
- Harlingen40 places29 km
- Hindeloopen33 places45 km
- Hollum11 places45 km
- Julianadorp39 places46 km
And all of Netherlands, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Vlieland?
The best known: Vuurduin, Vuurboetsduin, 't Behouden Huys, Centrum voor Natuur en Landschap, Museum Tromp's Huys. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Vlieland?
April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18.
How do you get to Vlieland?
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 109 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Vlieland as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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