NIOZ location Texel

NIOZ Texel is located on the Dutch Wadden island of Texel, in the hamlet 't Horntje. It is the largest location of our institute. Next to our building, housing offices, laboratories and our workshop, you can find the NIOZ harbour where our research vessels find their home.

An aerial photo of the NIOZ building on Texel. You see an array of attached square buildings covered with solar panels, with a harbour in the background.

Accessibility 

Parking 

There is a parking space for disabled visitors in the car park at the main entrance. 

Visitors in wheelchairs 

NIOZ is easily accessible for visitors in wheelchairs via the main entrance. There is a lift in the building to change floors.

Assistance dogs 

The NIOZ is partially accessible to visible assistance dogs, for which a recognisable harness is required. However, there are areas where they are not allowed, such as the laboratories. More information is available from the receptionists. 

Accessible toilets 

The NIOZ has a toilet on the ground floor that is accessible to wheelchair users. 

Breastfeeding 

A room is available for expressing milk or breastfeeding. 

Quiet and prayer room 

The receptionists will be happy to help visitors find a suitable room.