Things to do, food and drink around the Vuurtorenloop
The Vuurtorenloop is always on Sunday, but Vlieland has far more to offer than just the race. Beach, dunes, forest, the Wadden Sea and a village with more terraces than you can get through in one day. Below are our tips for a complete race weekend. Detailed information, current times and bookings can be found at visitvlieland.nl.
Catch the boat, drop your bags at your accommodation and head into the village. A stroll along the Dorpsstraat, a beer on a terrace and a light meal. Take a look at the finish near the village, so you know on Sunday what you're running for.
Take it easy and explore the island: beach, forest or a bike ride. Eat early and get to bed on time — tomorrow's the day.
The Vuurtorenloop is always on Sunday. From 10:00 you collect your race number at Sportcentrum Flidunen, then it's beach, dune and the lighthouse, and in the evening a warm shower, a good meal and the celebrations. Vlieland knows how to party, and by then you'll already have a medal round your neck.
Things to do
From quiet nature to an hour of paddling, from bunkers to donkeys — pick what suits your day and book straight away.
Seal-watching trips with the Geus, the Northern Diver or the Vlielander, guided mudflat excursions and birdwatching in the Kroon's Polders.
Trips and excursions →The vast sandy plain on the west side of the island, reachable by the Vliehors Expres tour bus from the Posthuys or from Badhuys beach.
To the Vliehors →
The whole island is accessible by bike: dune paths, woodland trails and the beach. Perfect for an easy recovery day after the race.
Active on Vlieland →Tours and tastings at Brouwerij Fortuna, the Kaasbunker and Zwammenbunker, or the quirky 'Tussen Kerk en Kroeg' tour through Oost-Vlieland.
Tastings and tours →
An island safari by tuk-tuk, beachcombing for treasure along the tideline, an evening ride with campfire and hot chocolate, or flying a kite on the beach.
With children →Woodcarving, linocutting and printing at the Natuur Educatie Centrum — great for a rainy hour or a moment of rest.
All activities →Food & drink
Restaurants in the village, cafés by the harbour, beach clubs by the sea and the bakery around the corner. Almost everything is within walking distance in Oost-Vlieland.
Most restaurants are around the Dorpsstraat, within walking distance of each other.
A terrace is mandatory after the finish. Later in the evening, the village carries on.
With your feet in the sand, exactly where you were slogging through it that morning.
For race-morning fuel and for an evening on the sofa in your cottage.
