On Friday 1 January 2027, hundreds of islanders and visitors will once again start the new year with a bracing dip in the North Sea. On Texel there are three New Year's dives that day, spread across the island.
What can you expect at the Nieuwjaarsduiken on Texel?
De Koog: the largest dive is at Paal 20 near De Koog, at 2 pm.
Den Hoorn: at beach pole 9 near Den Hoorn, participants go into the water at 1 pm.
De Cocksdorp: at beach pole 28 near De Cocksdorp, the dive also starts at 1 pm.
Spectators: not brave enough yourself? Come and cheer the divers on from the beach.
Practical information
Tickets: available through VVV Texel, where you will also find the latest information for each dive.
Weather: the dive is subject to the weather. In stormy conditions it is sometimes cancelled. Check the latest news on the day itself.