Het Posthuys

Het Posthuys is a stone building on Vlieland island with traditional Dutch architectural features. It was designed for postal operations and displays the practical layout of a historic communication center.

The building was established as a central communication hub on Vlieland island. It played an important role in distributing mail and official documents across the maritime region.

The building represents how postal services connected island communities to the wider world. It shows the importance of this link for everyday life on the island.

The building is located on Vlieland, which you can reach by ferry from the mainland. After arriving at the harbor, a short walk will take you to the site.

Archaeological investigations at the site uncovered original postal equipment and documents. These findings reveal the daily work at this North Sea island post station.

GPS coordinates: 53.26889,4.96972

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:43