Brooks, rivers, lakes, waterways, pools, ditches and canals. Here in Friesland we have more words for bodies of water than we have for bread. Which is logical, as we have been dealing with water for centuries. We fought the sea, sailed waterways, fierljeppen across ditches and built mounds for a dry-feet-guarantee. Experience our beautiful water landscape by ferry, bicycle ferry or from your own (rental) boat!
Take the boat to Terschelling or Vlieland
Shipping company Doeksen will take you to Terschelling or Vlieland from Harlingen.
Are you headed for Terschelling? Then you can go by ferry (you can bring your car if you want) (boating time approximately 120 minutes) or by fast ferry (approximately 45 minutes). Low-traffic area Vlieland takes 95 minutes by ferry and 90 minutes by fast ferry (via Terschelling). Tip: You can make an upfront reservation for tickets here.
Take the boat to Ameland or Schiermonnikoog
If you want to go to Ameland, you leave from Holwerd. You go to Schiermonnikoog from Lauwersoog. Shipping company Wagenborg takes you to both islands within approximately 45 minutes. The water taxi takes around twenty minutes. Cars, bicycles and motors can only be taken with you on the ferry to Ameland. Schiermonnikoog is a low-traffic area. Tip: You can make an upfront reservation for tickets here.
Parking
Both at Doeksen and Wagenborg you can park your car at walking distance from the departure hall. More information on parking in Harlingen, Holwerd and Lauwersoog.