The national arrival of Sinterklaas on Texel

On 15 November, it’s finally time: Sinterklaas will arrive on Texel! At 12:00 PM, his steamboat will dock in the harbour of Oudeschild. The municipality is organising a festive programme to celebrate the occasion.

Would you like to wave to Sinterklaas? Or are you hoping to catch some pepernoten from Piet? Travel to Oudeschild easily by public transport.

Plan your trip to the arrival of Sinterklaas

Travelling by public transport to the national arrival of Sinterklaas

Coming from the mainland? Take the train to Den Helder, then board the ferry to TexelExternal link. From the TESO ferry terminal on Texel, a free bus (line 529) runs every half hour from 08:55 AM to Oudeschild.

Already on the island? The municipality advises coming by bike. There will also be free shuttle buses running between De Koog and Den Burg, and between Den Burg and Oudeschild.

Source: Texel.nl (Dutch only)External link

For more information about the arrival of Sinterklaas, visit the Texel websiteExternal link.

Image credit: Municipality of Vijfheerenlanden