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Nederland - Texel, Eierland Vuurtoren

The lighthouse on Texel - officially Eierland Vuurtoren (Lighthouse Eierland) - is named after the island of Eierland, on of the two former islands, which were merged together to present island of Texel. The lighthouse is surrounded by a vast dune area, called Eierlandse Duinen and is located on the most northern point of Texel.

The lighthouse was built in 1864 after some civilians of Texel attended on the dangers of the waters between Texel and the island of Vlieland (72 ships had wrecked between 1848 and 1860). The tower itself is 37,4 metres high.
During the uprising of the Georgians in World War II - they barricaded themselves in the tower - the lighthouse was heavily damaged and had to be ‘rebuilt’. In 1950 it was lighted again.

As said the tower is surrounded by a scenic dune area on the mainland side and a very wide beach (especially at low tide). It is a very pleasant walking clockwise ‘around’ the tower from the car park at the end of the ‘Vuurtorenweg’. After finishing your walk have a drink or snack in ‘Torenrestaurant' with great views of the beach and ‘of course’ the sturdy bright red lighthouse. The lighthouse can be visited; from the top one has spectacular views of the North - and Wadden Sea and the nearby island of Vlieland.
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82 comments

Andy Rodker said:

An excellent shot and good notes (and great PiPs too).. I think I know a bit about history but the 'Georgian' Uprising?? Totally new to me!
5 years ago

Karp Panta said:

Un genial encuadre !!!
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Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* said:

magnifique ce phare en pleine nature**********************
belle semaine mon ami ! Amitiés♫
5 years ago ( translate )

Madeleine Defawes said:

Very beautiful pictures !
Have a nice week
5 years ago ( translate )

Nouchetdu38 said:

Three excellent views!!!!!******
5 years ago ( translate )

Schussentäler said:

Leuchtürme faszinieren
5 years ago ( translate )

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

A beautiful shot Jaap. I like the first PiP very much also, showing the houses.
5 years ago

Jean said:

A very striking building especially against that lovely blue sky.
5 years ago

Franco Timpanaro said:

Nice pict
5 years ago ( translate )

Pat Del said:

Une destination, qui doit être bien agréable pour le point de vue !
5 years ago ( translate )

Marie-claire Gallet said:

A very nice series, Jaap !! Love the red color of this lighthouse !!! Have a nice week !
5 years ago

Bernhard Sonderhuesk… said:

I love lighthouses. Thanks for the info.
5 years ago

Zulma said:

Impressive spot Jaap!!
5 years ago ( translate )

Léopold said:

Let's praise the preservation of those legendary lighthouses.
5 years ago

Roger (Grisly) said:

Nice information and a terrific capture Jaap
5 years ago ( translate )