Texel, beach island for every season
Nature on Texel
Dunes of Texel
Get on your bike and take a trip through the dunes on the west side of Texel.
Wadden Sea
You are guaranteed to have a special time when you go on vacation in an area listed as a World Heritage Site.
The best activities on Texel
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ActiveParachute jumping on Texel
Add to itineraryParachute jumping over Texel, a spectacular experience!
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Nature
Dunes of Texel
Add to itineraryGet on your bike and take a trip through the dunes on the west side of Texel.
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NatureZelfpluktuin Texel
Add to itineraryNothing beats picking your own fruit and flowers in the Zelfpluktuin (“pick-your-own garden”) in Texel. Come join us this summer and pick your own!
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AttractionsEcomare
Add to itinerarySee seals up close.
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ActiveGolf course De Texelse
Add to itineraryTee off on the West Frisian Island of Texel. Tackle challenging holes of Golfbaan de Texelse with the sound of the North Sea in the background.
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ActiveMud flat walking
Add to itineraryMud walking is the most exciting way to explore the unique nature reserve, the Wadden Sea.
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Texel is one of the five Dutch Wadden Islands (also known as the West Frisian Islands) and will please everyone. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the beautiful natural landscape or seek out adventure and go for a parachute jump. Discover all of the island’s beauty from your holiday home, hotel or camping ground.
Texel’s beach
Texel boasts 30 kilometers of sandy beaches, making it the perfect destination for beach lovers. Enjoy the sun in summer or go for a bracing walk in winter. Texel is a great place in every season.
Unique nature
Texel is located in the Wadden Sea, a unique natural reserve. Half of the day everything is submerged in seawater while during the other half, you can walk across the sea floor. This landscape harbors many unique plants and animals, including seals. This beautiful piece of nature is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with reason! The island itself offers, apart from beaches, beautiful dunes and forests.
Ferry to Texel
Texel is easily accessible through the well-organized ferry service from Den Helder. Cars are allowed on the island and can be transported on the ferry. Alternatively, you can rent a bicycle and explore the bike paths through the forest and dunes and along the beaches.
Wadden Sea sail & bike
8 days of sailing and cycling around the Wadden Islands and Friesland.