What is .vlaanderen?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .vlaanderen on June 18, 2014. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on February 6, 2014.
DNS.be vzw also runs one other TLD, including .brussels.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .vlaanderen, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .vlaanderen haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
1 other TLD shares this operator.
.vlaanderen FAQ
What does .vlaanderen mean?
.vlaanderen is a generic top-level domain named for the word "vlaanderen", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .vlaanderen used for?
.vlaanderen is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .vlaanderen?
None. .vlaanderen is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .vlaanderen domain extension?
DNS.be vzw operates .vlaanderen as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .vlaanderen created?
.vlaanderen was delegated to the DNS root zone on June 18, 2014.
Is .vlaanderen a valid domain?
Yes. .vlaanderen is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .vlaanderen addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .vlaanderen domain?
.vlaanderen names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read DNS.be vzw's policy if you're unsure.
Is .vlaanderen DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .vlaanderen.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed December 15, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
