In 2025, Sinterklaas will arrive on Texel! This year the official arrival (Sinterklaasintocht) will take place on Saturday, 15 November 2025, in the port of Oudeschild on Texel.
Recommended accommodations on Texel:
- Prins Hendrik Texel
- Texelcamping Loodsmansduin
- Strandhotel Noordzee
- StayOkay hostel in Den Burg (also good for family stays)
The Netherlands are famous for their events which can be described as «only in Holland». King’s Day, the Keukenhof gardens. And, of course, the winter holiday of Sinterklaas. It’s celebrated annually on the 5th of December. But the whole festive story starts earlier in November.
So, who is Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas)?
He looks like Santa Claus or Father Christmas, but he’s a totally different person. According to the legend, he lives in Spain, and comes to the Netherlands to give presents and little treats to the children.
Sinterklaas doesn’t come alone. He arrives with his white horse Amerigo and a team of the Zwarte Pieten, who probably have been stuck in chimney for a while.
Arrival of Sinterklaas (intocht)
Every year Sinterklaas arrives to the Netherlands by boat. Thousand of people come to meet and great him. The day after Sinterklaas’ arrival traditional colourful parades are organized in many cities through the Netherlands.
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Sinterklaas 2025
In 2025 Sinterklaas arrives to the Netherlands on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The place of official Sinterklaas arrival (landelijke intocht) in 2025 is Texel.
Many municipalities will also organize local Sinterklaas parade events. For example, in Amsterdam Sinterklaas parade 2025 will take place on Sunday November 16, 2025.
- Check the Sinterklaas arrival routes (water route and land) route in Amsterdam here >>
A few weeks later, on December 5 the kids of the Netherlands will get their presents from Sinterklaas. Holiday season is just around the corner!
Sinterklaas presents ideas
- Sinterklaas book by Charlotte Dematons (you can reserve your copy of the book now!)
- Addition to the Brio train collection
- Smartmax or Magna tiles magnetic toys
- Tickets to Ride board games
- LEGO Super Mario
- L.O.L. Surprise! dolls and accessories
Sinterklaas is on his way!
Come to the Netherlands and experience it yourself!