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Of course, you can go to Vlieland from the mainland of Friesland. Another possibility (though only in summer), is a boat from the North of Texel. If it is not to busy you can bring your bike, but when you go for a daytrip, you can better rent a bike at Vlieland. The boat mounts at a sophisticated pier. |
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The Vliehors Express bring you from the boat to the Post House, over the beach Vliehors. You are not allowed to walk this part, because it is military property. During your trip you may see a F16 flying over and taking a shot at a tank on the beach. The yellow color may be awful, but the fighter pilots won't mistake you for a tank. |
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The old city hall in Oost Vlieland. Although its name suggests there are more villages, it is the only village on the island. West Vlieland used to exist, but it disappeared in the sea centuries (or at least decennia) ago. |
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The light house of Vlieland is very small, maybe 10 or 12 meters high. That is no problem, because it stands on the top of a very high dune. |
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| One of the main attractions of Vlieland is
the cemetery. There is a gravestone of the 17th century, made of the jaw of
the whale. Other attractions are the lighthouse and the visitors center of
Staatsbosbeheer, the owner of most nature on Vlieland.
Of course, most people come to Vlieland to enjoy the peace and quiet, and the nature here: dunes, forests and the occasional polder area. |
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At the end of the day we return to the Post
House,where the Vliehors Express collects us and brings us back to
Texel. Island hoppers stay the night on Vlieland and travel further the next day, to Terschelling. |
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