Eierland Lighthouse
Vuurtoren Texel
A red lighthouse on the dunes at Texel’s northern tip. Climb the 118 steps to the top for views of the North Sea, the Wadden Sea, and Vlieland.
Eierland Lighthouse, also known as the Texel Lighthouse, was built in 1864. It stands on high dunes near De Cocksdorp at the island’s northern tip and is about 35 meters tall. It was severely damaged in the closing days of World War II during the Georgian Uprising, and was later repaired with an outer brick shell. Exhibits on the lighthouse’s history and on coastal erosion are displayed on its floors. From the top you get a 360° view of the North Sea, the Wadden Sea, Vlieland, and the island’s dunes. Admission is about 6 euros, and the northern beach lies at the foot of the lighthouse, so you can visit both. From Den Burg it is about a 25-minute drive, and buses run in summer.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (seasonal changes)
Nearby sights
- De Cocksdorp
- De Slufter
- Dunes of Texel National Park
- De Koog
- Texels Bierbrouwerij
- Oudeschild Harbour
- Museum Kaap Skil
- Den Burg