Other frequently asked questions on Terschelling

No, the Brandaris lighthouse in West-Terschelling is not open to visitors.

• But: the tower can be seen from all over the village and from the ferry.

For information about plants, animals and nature reserves on Terschelling, contact the rangers of Staatsbosbeheer (in Dutch).

• Excursions: the rangers also organise walks and excursions.

Terschelling has no regular golf course, but Golf Club Terschelling plays on a 9-hole beach golf course.

• Lessons: the club also offers golf lessons.

You can find all local events (known to us) on this page: https://terschelling.org/en/events.php

Oerol takes place every June and lasts ten days.

• Date: in 2027 from 11 to 20 June.
• Festival: theatre, music and art at locations across the island.

You can find all local attractions and sights (known to us) on the following page: https://terschelling.org/en/cat/sights/

The Berenloop is held every year in early November; in 2026 on Sunday 1 November.

• Distances: including a marathon and a half marathon through the island's nature.

The Brandaris is about 55 metres tall, one of the tallest lighthouses in the Netherlands.

• Oldest: it is also the oldest working lighthouse in the Netherlands.

The HT-race, a rowing race in sloops from Harlingen to Terschelling, is held every year on the day after Ascension Day.

• Date: in 2027 on Friday 7 May.