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The best way to discover Texel is on foot or by bike

There are many beautiful cycle paths on the island, spread across the island are no less than 250 kilometres of footpaths and 140 kilometres of cycle paths. Recommended are the cycle path along the Wadden Sea and the old Waalenburgerdijkje between De Koog and Den Burg. There are many signposted walking routes on the island.

A wide network of footpaths runs through the dunes and the forest.

What to see and do on Texel

Juttersmuseum Flora

Come to the best family museum on Texel and experience the cool world of beachcombing. There is plenty to see and do, indoors and outdoors, for young and old!

Sheep farm Texel

Experience farm life!!
About a thousand lambs are born each year on the sheep farm, some of which love to be cuddled. You can find them in the cuddle corner in our stable.

Jan Plezier Covered wagon rides

A household name for trips on Texel since 1928. Enjoy the beautiful nature in the Slufter and the healthy Texel fresh air in a covered wagon, pulled by Belgian draft horses.

Museum Kaap Skil

In Museum Kaap Skil you can see what divers and fishermen find there. Experience the island life of a century ago in the open air museum. With authentically furnished houses, a mill and beachcombers.

Surf school Foamball

It's a cool sport that anyone can learn! Just wait for the perfect wave to come, paddle and stand.
Will you join an unforgettable surf lesson at surf school Foamball?

Horse riding Elzenhof

The outdoor riding school Elzenhof offers many possibilities for horse riding enthusiasts. For both young and old, for experienced riders but also as an introduction to horse riding. We also organize rides for groups.

Climbing park Klimmen EnZo

Climbing park Klimmen EnZo, at holiday park De Krim near De Cocksdorp, is a fun and exciting day out for the whole family. At least: for those who dare to take on the spectacle at height!
The course through the air offers at least two hours of entertainment.

Estate De Bonte Belevenis

Estate with guided tours of beer, whiskey and jenever brewery, a cozy tearoom, bread baking and soap or candle making. Visit the nice shop with handmade products.

The Texelse lighthouse

The only lighthouse in the Netherlands with views of the sea from three sides. Located directly on the Wadden Sea and North Sea World Heritage Site. Enjoy the view from a height of 47 meters.

Karting Texel

Karting Texel is located just outside Den Burg and is the place to be for a sensational adventure. Karting Texel has an original outdoor circuit of approximately 500 meters, where you can race at 70 kilometers per hour.

Food forest Texel

A terrace with homemade cakes, Texel coffee and ice cream, a farm shop with local and homemade products and the Gnome Trail for children from 1 to 8 years old.

Ice cream farm Labora

Delicious and artisanal ice cream, made from fresh milk and cream from our own dairy cows. Choose from the wide range in the ice cream parlor and enjoy your ice cream at one of the picnic tables in the garden. But there is much more to see and experience.

Seal center Ecomare

Young seals, porpoises, large open sea aquariums and a beautiful nature museum. At Ecomare there is plenty to do all day long.

Brewery Texels

The Texelse Bierbrouwerij has been brewing special beers since 1999. The most famous beer is the Skuumkoppe.

Shrimp fishing

Shrimp fishing guarantees a fun and pleasant morning or afternoon on the Wadden Sea. Almost daily we leave from the picturesque harbour of Oudeschild for a two-hour boat trip.