For questions call the reception desk at Ecomare:
+31 222 317741
Unfortunately, it’s not possible to visit the lighthouse. The building doesn’t meet the requirements yet for a one-and-a-half meter society.
Unfortunately, the Lighthouse Texel is momentarily closed. Because the space in the building is limited, keeping a distance of 1.5 meters is very difficult.
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.
Read moreIn 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.
Read moreUp 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.
Read moreUnfortunately, it’s not possible to visit the lighthouse. The building doesn’t meet the requirements yet for a one-and-a-half meter society.
Unfortunately, the Lighthouse Texel is momentarily closed. Because the space in the building is limited, keeping a distance of 1.5 meters is very difficult.
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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