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Ronde om Texel (Round Texel Race)

Mid-June 2026

2026

Mid-June 2026

2027

Dates confirmed later — moveable feast

Where

Texel & the Wadden

What it is

Ronde om Texel (Round Texel Race) explained

The largest catamaran race in the world: hundreds of boats launched off the beach at Paal 17 for a 100 km circuit of the island.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Texel & the Wadden tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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Ronde om Texel (Round Texel Race), explained

What is Ronde om Texel (Round Texel Race)?

The largest catamaran race in the world: hundreds of boats launched off the beach at Paal 17 for a 100 km circuit of the island. It's a sea event held in Texel & the Wadden.

When is Ronde om Texel (Round Texel Race) in 2026?

Ronde om Texel (Round Texel Race) runs Mid-June 2026 in Texel & the Wadden. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

Is Ronde om Texel (Round Texel Race) free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Ronde om Texel (Round Texel Race) is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

Where should I stay for Ronde om Texel (Round Texel Race)?

Book a room in Texel & the Wadden itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Texel & the Wadden also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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