End of November, Saint Nicholas and his helpers arrive at the port of Oudeschild. Time to look forward to ginger nuts, a great atmosphere and presents in your shoe.

Celebrate Saint Nicholas on Texel

Did you know that Texel is also known as Saint Nicholas' island? That's because he arrives here by steamboat, via the port of Oudeschild, every year. This year, the official national arrival is on 15 November, when Saint Nicholas will arrive at the port of Oudeschild. He can always rely on a warm welcome from Texel's younger residents, who all come down to the quay to see him and his helpers. You can even follow this unique entry live on the webcam of Oudeschild!

Saint Nicholas in Den Burg

A week later, on 22 November, Saint Nicholas arrives in Den Burg. The parade starts at 1.30 p.m. at the Elemert/Emmalaan/Beatrixlaan roundabout with a tour of Den Burg by Saint Nicholas and his helpers. Along Elemert, Park Street, Wever Street, Stenenplaats, Hoger Street, Gasthuis Street, De Zes, Burgerhout Street, Waalder Street, Stenenplaats, Binnenburg and Groeneplaats as the final destination. Afterwards, at 14.40 Saint Nicholas and his helpers are welcomed at the Glass Palace in De Wezentuin, where there will also be a performance by the Pietenband. After the festivities, at 15.30, Saint Nicholas will visit a number of care facilities in Den Burg, and some of his helpers will head into the centre of Den Burg.

A visit from Saint Nicholas

Do you want Saint Nicholas and his Pieten to visit you on Texel? This is possible! Call Stichting Sint en Piet on Texel for an appointment: +31619289803 or mail to: sinterklaastexel@gmail.com.

We wish you a beautiful Saint Nicholas party!