Discover sustainable ways to travel to Harlingen Haven that are not only good for the environment but also convenient and affordable:
Train and bus
Harlingen Haven is located next to the train station of the same name and is the departure point for the ferry to Terschelling. You can easily plan your journey to Harlingen Haven via the websites of Q-buzz, Arriva, NS or 9292.nl. Good to know: NS trains run entirely on wind energy. Additionally, Arriva trains, which operate on the final stretch between Leeuwarden and Harlingen Haven, are becoming greener. They aim to be completely carbon neutral by 2025.
If you’ve rented a bike, the bike rental company will arrange for your luggage to be brought and collected.
Do you want to take your bike on the train? That’s allowed and possible – but only at certain times. Check the Arriva and NS websites for the rules of the game.
Car
Did you know that every year, over one billion kilometres are travelled in the Netherlands alone to attend (sports) events and festivals? And that as much as 60 to 85% of an event’s CO₂ emissions come from transport? Visitor cars are often only half full. That can—and must—change. Even if you travel by car, you can still make sustainable choices:
Slinger
Do you have a spare seat in your car? Offer your ride via Slinger and make your journey to Oerol more sociable, affordable, and sustainable! How does it work? Simple. Use the pop-up on the right to indicate that you’re going to Oerol and whether you have room in your car. Looking for a lift? Check out the available rides and choose one that starts near you. Slinger connects you with your fellow traveller so you can coordinate everything easily. This not only helps reduce traffic congestion and parking demand, but also lowers overall CO₂ emissions.
Electric Car Sharing
Use an electric shared car via MyWheels, SnappCar, Greenwheels, SIXT Share, or GreenMobility.
Charging Points and Fuel
Driving an electric car? The Waddenpromenade car park has two charging points. Harlingen’s long-stay parking areas (P1/P2/P3) offer 52 charging stations. There are also plenty of fast chargers along the motorway. You can find a current overview of all charging points [here].
Driving a diesel car? Fill up with renewable diesel at one of these 120+ stations. This can save up to 85% in fossil CO₂ emissions!
Cycling
One of the most sustainable ways to get to Harlingen is by bike. Plan a scenic ride and map out your route using Komoot or the Fietsersbond route planner. Take your time and turn your journey into an adventure! An added bonus: you can take your bike on the ferry! Check the fares and conditions on the Rederij Doeksen website.
