For questions call the reception desk at Ecomare:
+31 222 317741
A visit to the lighthouse costs €4.50. Children under 4 years may enter for free. The last entrance to the lighthouse is 20 minutes prior to closure.
November 5th through February 15th:
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. Daily during Christmas vacation.
February 16th till November 4th:
Daily from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m.
The Texel lighthouse was manned for a long time, serving the safety of people at sea. In 2003, the Brandaris lighthouse on Terschelling took over this task.
Lees meerIn the World War II, the Texel lighthouse was heavily damaged. A new wall was built around the old battered tower. You can walk between the walls where the bullet holes are still visible.
Lees meerUp till 1864, the Eierland Grounds off of Texel constituted a grave danger for ships. After 10 years of lobbying, the Texel notary Kikkert succeeded in convincing the authorities the necessity to build a lighthouse.
Lees meerA visit to the lighthouse costs €4.50. Children under 4 years may enter for free. The last entrance to the lighthouse is 20 minutes prior to closure.
November 5th through February 15th:
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. Daily during Christmas vacation.
February 16th till November 4th:
Daily from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m.
Via a winding staircase, you climb six stories of the lighthouse. There’s no elevator. Due to the limited space, only fifty people can visit the tower at the same time. Unfortunately, dogs must stay outside.
For questions call the reception desk at Ecomare:
+31 222 317741
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