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Texel is a very versatile holiday destination. You will find peace and quiet on the beach, beautiful unspoilt nature and atmospheric villages such as De Koog, Den Burg and Oudeschild. Enjoy all the beauty Texel has to offer, we will be happy to give you more information.

In the National Park Duinen Texel, heathland, salt marshes, wet dune valleys, dry dunes, deciduous and pine forest and vast beaches alternate. You will find many unusual plants and birds.

Texel is best discovered on foot or by bike. This will take you to the most beautiful places and you will have plenty of time to take in the sounds, smells and colours. There are many (signposted) walking and cycling routes on the island; here you can be surprised by the most beautiful nature and vast beaches.

Put on your boots and explore the beautiful Wadden area together; mudflat hiking is an adventurous excursion with the kids! You spot lots of marine animals such as shrimps, crabs and unusual Wadden birds looking for food.

Texel's beach has a length of no less than 30 kilometres; you will experience the ultimate feeling of freedom here. Put on your walking shoes and let the wind blow through your hair during a beach walk along the tide line. Or take off your shoes and enjoy a lovely sunny afternoon by the sea.
Texel's most popular beach is the beautiful sandy beach at De Koog, which is pleasantly crowded in good weather. For a bit more peace and quiet, go to the vast beach area De Hors, in the south of Texel.

Put on your boots and explore the beautiful Wadden area together; mudflat hiking is an adventurous excursion with the kids! You spot lots of marine animals such as shrimps, crabs and unusual Wadden birds looking for food.

Texel's long, wide beach is the place for children to play. Run and jump in the waves or build a sandcastle on the tide line. At Kaap Noord beach pavilion, there is a fine children's menu and plenty of space for the kids to romp around.

Kids can learn wave surfing at Surfschool Texel; experienced surf instructors join them in the water.

Put on your boots and explore the beautiful Wadden area together; mudflat hiking is an adventurous excursion with the kids! You spot lots of marine animals such as shrimps, crabs and unusual Wadden birds looking for food.

Walk the Sommeltjespad (1.5 km) through Texel's Dunes National Park with the children. Along the route, children search for Sommeltjes (earthmen made of stone) and animals that live there.

For children aged 12 and over, you will find a fast 500-metre kart track on Texel where you can race at up to 70 kilometres per hour.

At IJsboerderij Labora, you can choose from lots of flavours of artisanal ice cream and watch the farm's cows being milked by milking robots. There is a large outdoor playground where children can have hours of fun.

At Landgoed De Bonte Belevenis, you will learn how products are made with raw materials from Texel. Kids can take part in soap, bread or candle-making workshops and romp around in the large outdoor playground.

Near the marina in Oudeschild is a 32-metre-long publicly accessible play area where children can climb and clamber to their heart's content. At the water playground, children can play with sand and water from the Wadden Sea.

Looking for an indoor play paradise for the kids? At Camping Kogerstrand and Vakantiepark De Krim you will find fine indoor playgrounds where children can slide, jump, run and play (for free), even if you are not staying here.

Ecomare is Texel's nature museum and seal sanctuary. Here you will learn all about seals, seabirds and other marine animals. You will also learn a lot about the Wadden area, the North Sea and nature on Texel.

Seal spotting at sea? Join a cruise on the TX44 and enjoy a scenic cruise past sandbanks and Den Helder's naval port.

Texel is known for its many sheep and lambs, so a visit to Schapenboerderij Texel is a must during your holiday on the island! You can cuddle lambs here all year round and there are also guinea pigs and chicks to hold.

Climb Texel's famous lighthouse with the kids; at no less than 47 metres, you will have a wonderful view over the Wadden Sea!

The Juttersmuseum (Beachcombers) Museum on Texel is a fun and interesting museum for the whole family. You will find beach finds dating back more than 80 years.

Kids can learn wave surfing at Surfschool Texel; experienced surf instructors join them in the water.

De Koog is a cosy seaside resort with many shops, restaurants and cafés. You walk straight from the village to the wide sandy beach with fine beach pavilions.

Den Burg is the capital of Texel, with lots of activity in the centre with nice shops, terraces and restaurants around the church.

In Oosterend, you can wander through picturesque streets and alleys with beautiful old facades and visit the oldest church on the island.

The village of De Cocksdorp is located at the foot of the lighthouse, within walking distance of the Wadden Sea. Climb the lighthouse for breathtaking views over the Wadden Sea.

Oudeschild is a true Texel fishing village with a beautiful harbour right by the sea. Here you can take a boat trip on a shrimp boat or go seal spotting. In the harbour, you will find several fish restaurants where you can eat delicious fresh fish.

Ecomare is Texel's nature museum and seal sanctuary. Here you will learn all about seals, seabirds and other marine animals. You will also learn a lot about the Wadden area, the North Sea and nature on Texel.

Climb Texel's famous lighthouse with the kids; at no less than 47 metres, you will have a wonderful view over the Wadden Sea!

The Juttersmuseum (Beachcombers) Museum on Texel is a fun and interesting museum for the whole family. You will find beach finds dating back more than 80 years.

With no less than 1500 m2 of exhibition space, Texel's Erfgoedmuseum Waelstee offers a good picture of Texel in the past. Experience how the inhabitants lived and worked in earlier times.

At IJsboerderij Labora, you can choose from lots of flavours of artisanal ice cream and watch the farm's cows being milked by milking robots. There is a large outdoor playground where children can have hours of fun.

Ecomare is Texel's nature museum and seal sanctuary. Here you will learn all about seals, seabirds and other marine animals. You will also learn a lot about the Wadden area, the North Sea and nature on Texel.

Seal spotting at sea? Join a cruise on the TX44 and enjoy a scenic cruise past sandbanks and Den Helder's naval port.

Texel is known for its many sheep and lambs, so a visit to Schapenboerderij Texel is a must during your holiday on the island! You can cuddle lambs here all year round and there are also guinea pigs and chicks to hold.

Texel's long, wide beach is the place for children to play. Run and jump in the waves or build a sandcastle on the tide line. At Kaap Noord beach pavilion, there is a fine children's menu and plenty of space for the kids to romp around.

Kids can learn wave surfing at Surfschool Texel; experienced surf instructors join them in the water.

In Den Burg you will find the lovely heated outdoor swimming pool Molenkoog with three pools, a slide, a nice sunbathing area and a terrace. Many activities are organised in summer.