Saturday 15 November 2025 On 15 November, Texel will be the radiant centre of the national arrival of Sinterklaas. The steamboat will dock that day in the harbour of Oudeschild, where the good saint will be festively welcomed. Texel plays a prominent role in the popular Sinterklaas journal around the arrival. The broadcasts start on Monday 10 November and will continue until Friday 5 December. Merel Westrik will present the TV programme, just like last year, and Stephanie van Eer will report on the quay during the arrival. The NTR will broadcast the arrival live from 12:00 on NPO Zapp (NPO 3). The rest of the programme will follow. Times: 12:30 national arrival in the harbour of Ouderschild 14:00 arrival in Den Burg and 14:30 'Sinterklaas catwalk'