Strandhotel Seeduyn is literally situated on the dunes. Not 'close by,' not 'within walking distance,' but right on the sea. One of the few hotels in the Netherlands where you can guess where you are with your eyes closed, simply by the sound of the waves. Wake up to a beach view, people strolling along the seashore, and the wind blowing through the dunes. The rooms are spacious, bright, and airy, with sandy tones, natural materials, windows that open, and balconies with the wind in your hair. And if you're lucky: the sun setting over the sea. And Vlieland is small but charming, so it's only a twenty-minute walk to the village street (there's only one).

The great thing about Vlieland is that you don't have to choose between active and relaxing. You can cycle to warm up, clear your head, eat well, and sleep deeply. Strandhotel Seeduyn feels like a luxurious base from which everything becomes just that little bit more beautiful. The hotel has its own wellness center, and a large one at that. Saunas, hammam, swimming pool, massages, scrubs: everything at island pace. After a day outdoors, with the wind in your face and the fresh air of the Wadden Sea in your lungs, this is exactly what you want. Vlieland is relaxing, and WestCord is the best place to do that.

Sometimes you just want to roll into bed, without having to cross the island in the wind. Then Strandhotel Seeduyn is the place for you: a delightful brasserie, not too fancy, but with delicious dishes. And while the hotel exudes a contemporary atmosphere (call it old-school), the brasserie exudes a hip vibe. In the morning, you can relax in the breakfast room for a fresh breakfast made with local ingredients (hooked We enjoyed the sugar bread from Bakkerij Westers. A hearty lunch in the afternoon. And in the evening, trendy dishes like kimchi ceviche, cod fillet, and cranberry cheesecake. Singer Sjoerd will be performing on the weekend, so it's party time. Especially with the cocktails of the month.

You'd love to conquer the Wadden Islands one island at a time, and WestCord is your ideal partner in crime. After or before Vlieland at Strandhotel Seeduyn, there's more. Much more. WestCord has a whole list of great addresses on the islands. Take Hotel de Wadden, the very first WestCord hotel, right in the village and brimming with nostalgic island charm.

Or hop a little further to Terschelling, where two WestCord hotels await you and you can create your own mini-tour along the Wadden Sea.