Ferry service from Harlingen to Vlieland
The site of the conference is the island of Vlieland, which lies on the north coast of the Netherlands. It can be reached from the mainland by a regular ferry service (1.5 hours) that runs between Harlingen en Vlieland. There are three ferries per day. The last one leaves Harlingen at 19.00 o'clock. Information about the ferry can be found under rederij Doeksen. Tickets are available at Harlingen harbour, and cost 15-20 euros for a return ticket.
How to reach Harlingen
By plane to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. From there:
- by bus: The EWDA will organize buses between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and the ferry terminal at Harlingen harbour. Buses will leave Amsterdam Schiphol Airport at 16.00 on Sunday 12 September and Monday 13 September in order to connect to the 19.00 ferry from Harlingen to Vlieland (the last ferry of the day).
After the conference, buses in Harlingen will connect with the ferry that leaves Vlieland at 7.00 and 11.45 on Friday 17 September and will arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport at about 11.00/16.00.
- by train: The train trip from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Harlingen (with one change at Leeuwarden) takes about 3 hours. From Harlingen train station, one can reach the ferry terminal in Harlingen harbour on foot (15 min) or by bus (5 min). For more information in English, check the NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) website.
Check this website after summer for updates on final prices (ferry) and departure times of ferry and buses!