For visiting boats
Waddenhaven Texel is the visitor harbour of Oudeschild, on the Wadden Sea side of Texel, built in the former cooling-water basin of the old island power station. It has 250 independent berths along the pontoons, each with its own finger pier, so you never raft up; pontoons are arranged by boat length. At low water there is on average about 2.40 m. Entering under sail is not allowed. From Den Helder it is about an hour across the Texelstroom (leave about 2 h after LW Den Helder), from Den Oever via the Gat van de Stier 2 to 2.5 hours. Power, water, toilets/showers and wifi are free; at the fuel pontoon you get diesel and petrol and can pump out bilge and black water for free. The Blue Flag has flown here since 2003.
- Guest berths
- No entering under sail. At buoy T12 turn to port for the harbour mouth. Pontoons arranged by length; pay at the harbour office or by the QR code at your berth. Closed in winter (31 Oct – 31 Mar); you can still moor for € 5 a night without facilities. Listen on channel 12 when entering and leaving (works in the municipal harbour).
- Limits
- draught up to 2.4 m
- Radio
- VHF channel 31 · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 53°2.65′ N 4°51.48′ E (53.04422, 4.85802)
- Fuel
- Fuel on site: diesel and petrol
- Phone
- +31 222 321 227
Prices
| Berth fee per m² (LOA × beam) per night per m²; power, water, toilets/showers, wifi free | €0.96 / night |
|---|---|
| Tourist tax per person per night | €2.60 / person |
| Day visit, per part of day | €10 / visit |
| Canoe and/or small tent | €10.50 / night |
| Winter (31 Oct – 31 Mar), facilities closed excl. tourist tax | €5 / night |
| Washing machine | €6 / once |
| Dryer | €6 / once |
Included in the berth price: electricity, water, showers, toilets, wifi and pump-out. Price list → · checked 18 Oct 2026 – prices may change
Services and facilities
© OpenStreetMap · OpenSeaMap — sea marks for the approach
Sailing here? Take VesselSOS with you.
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere JRCC Den Helder – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Frequently asked
Does Texel marina (Oudeschild) have guest berths?
Yes — 250 guest berths. A berth costs from €0.96 / night (price list, checked 18 Oct 2026).
Which VHF channel does the marina use?
VHF channel 31. In an emergency use channel 16.
How deep is the marina?
It takes boats with up to 2.4 m draught.
Is there fuel at Texel marina (Oudeschild)?
Yes, there is fuel at the marina.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: JRCC Den Helder +31 88 958 4040. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.