Saturday, November 15, 2025 On November 15, Texel will be the radiant center of the national Sinterklaas arrival. The steamboat will dock in the harbor of Oudeschild that day, where Santa Claus will be given a festive welcome. Texel will play a prominent role in the popular Sinterklaas news program surrounding the arrival. Broadcasts begin Monday, November 10, and run until Friday, December 5. Merel Westrik will present the TV program, just like last year, and Stephanie van Eer will report from the quay during the arrival. The NTR will broadcast the arrival live on NPO Zapp (NPO 3) starting at 12:00 PM. The rest of the program will follow. Time: 12:30 PM national arrival in the harbor of Oudeschild For more practical information about the arrival, visit texel.nl/sinterklaas