Vuurtorenweg 184
1795 LN De Cocksdorp
info@vuurtorentexel.nl
For questions call the reception desk at Ecomare:
+31 222 317741
Do you want to submit a complaint? Click here.
A ticket to visit the lighthouse costs € 5.75 (2025: € 6.00)
Free admission for children aged 4 or younger
To visit, you need an online ticket with time slot.
Winterseason except 15-1 and 22-1: Wed, Sat and Sun from 10 am to 5 pm
Christmas holiday except 25-12 and 1-1: daily from 10 am to 5 pm
To visit, you need an online ticket with time slot.
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 moreA ticket to visit the lighthouse costs € 5.75 (2025: € 6.00)
Free admission for children aged 4 or younger
To visit, you need an online ticket with time slot.
Winterseason except 15-1 and 22-1: Wed, Sat and Sun from 10 am to 5 pm
Christmas holiday except 25-12 and 1-1: daily from 10 am to 5 pm
To visit, you need an online ticket with time slot.
Via a winding staircase, you climb six stories of the lighthouse. There’s no elevator. For your safety on the staircase we strongly advise you to wear fastened shoes for climbing the lighthouse. So no flip-flops or slides. Unfortunately, pets must stay outside.
Vuurtorenweg 184
1795 LN De Cocksdorp
info@vuurtorentexel.nl
For questions call the reception desk at Ecomare:
+31 222 317741
Do you want to submit a complaint? Click here.
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