King's Day 2026: Rules and guidelines for flea markets and events in Texel
King's Day in Texel brings flea markets and community events, but strict rules apply. Ensure safety, accessibility, and cleanliness while enjoying the celebrations. Check the guidelines to avoid fines and keep the day fun for everyone.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | King's Day (27 April 2026) |
| Location | Den Burg and outlying villages, Texel |
| Flea Market Streets | Binnenburg, Stenenplaats, Weverstraat, Waalderstraat, Parkstraat (up to red-and-white barrier) |
| King's Market for Assoc. | Groeneplaats, Vismarkt |
| Clear Passage Requirement | Minimum 3.5 metres wide, 4.2 metres high |
| Prohibited Items | Market stalls in Weverstraat/Binnenburg, alcohol, sound amplifiers |
| Organizer Deadline | Report traffic measures by 13 April 2026 via gemeente@texel.nl |
| Safety Requirement | First aider mandatory for play equipment like bouncy castles |
| Cleanup Responsibility | Participants must remove all waste and unsold goods |
The municipality of Texel oversees public events and ensures safety and accessibility during large gatherings like King's Day. They enforce regulations to balance community celebrations with public order and emergency access.
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King's Day: Selling at the flea market or organizing something? Check the rules
King's Day in Den Burg
On King's Day (27 April), the traditional flea market will once again take place in the centre of Den Burg. The Village Committee of Den Burg is organising the King's Market for associations on the Groeneplaats and the Vismarkt. The rest of the centre is designated for the flea market, which is exclusively for private individuals. Commercial sale of goods or products is not permitted. The streets designated for the flea market are: Binnenburg, Stenenplaats, Weverstraat, Waalderstraat and Parkstraat up to the red-and-white barrier. The Groeneplaats and the Vismarkt are reserved for the King's Market for associations.
If you wish to participate in the flea market, the following rules apply:• You may only occupy a spot on the sides of the street, ensuring a clear passage of at least 3.5 metres for fire brigade, police and ambulance vehicles.• Entrances and exits to homes and/or businesses must remain clear at all times.• Market stalls are not permitted in the Weverstraat and Binnenburg.• The use of sound or music amplifiers is prohibited.• It is forbidden to offer alcoholic beverages for sale.• When leaving your spot, you must take all waste and unsold goods with you.The instructions of the authorised officials must always be strictly followed.
King's Day in the outlying villages
Do you wish to organise games on the public road? Then the municipality must take temporary traffic measures. Report this no later than 13 April 2026 via gemeente@texel.nl under the heading 'traffic measures King's Day'.If you organise an activity on King's Day, the following regulations apply:• Games on the public road are permitted, provided they have been reported to gemeente@texel.nl.• There must always be a clear passage for fire brigade, police and ambulance vehicles.• The clear passage must be at least 3.5 metres wide and 4.2 metres high. Also take into account any overhang from market stalls.• All entrances and exits to homes and/or businesses must remain accessible.• For play equipment such as a bouncy castle or climbing wall, a first aider with a valid certificate is mandatory.• It is forbidden to serve or offer alcoholic beverages for sale outside a catering establishment or its associated terrace.• After the activities, the organiser is responsible for removing all litter and waste, leaving the street or area clean and tidy.