Information centre Het Baken - Museum

Informatiecentrum Het Baken in the village on Schiermonnikoog is the starting point for a visit to the island and Schiermonnikoog National Park. Since 2021 Natuurmonumenten and the tourist office have shared the building.

What can you expect at Het Baken?

• Exhibitions: An interactive exhibition tells the story of the national park and the Wadden Sea World Heritage site. You see a seal and a spoonbill up close, the starry sky above the island and bird migration.
• Facilities: At the desk you can book nature excursions and activities. The shop sells regional products, souvenirs, nature trails and walking and cycling maps.
• Building: The sustainable building in red Groningen brick generates its own energy.

Practical information

• Visit: The centre is open Monday to Saturday during the day, with shorter hours on Sundays and holidays. It is wheelchair accessible.

Het Baken is the ideal first stop for anyone wanting to get to know the island and its nature.

Furthermore Information centre Het Baken is near the following sights: Covered wagon tour (±0 m), Whale Jaw (±125 m), Monk Statue (±125 m), Gemeentehuis (±150 m) & Koningshuis (±200 m).

For information

Informatiecentrum het Baken
Reeweg 9, Schiermonnikoog
tel. +31 519 531 233