Free activities on Texel

An annual event that is celebrated in every village. 

Take part in beach clean-ups and contribute to a clean Texel! 

Go out with other bird lovers to spot the most interesting birds.

Come and watch the biggest catamaran race in the world. Who is the fastest around the island?

Follow the directions of the Sommeltjes on the 1.5 km long Sommeltjespad.

Every Thursday in summer a lively market.

Walk or cycle along this beautiful area, make a stop to enjoy the many birds! 

Enjoy the taste of real Texel cheese.

Enjoy the bird-rich Westerduinen and perhaps spot the rare Hen Harrier! 

Have a joyful day with water and fun at the water playground! 

Spot the chicks of different species of birds and enjoy the view from the dike! 

Discover the different bird species in the most bird-rich municipality of the Netherlands!

Would you like to experience the area by bike or on foot? Enjoy nature and birds guaranteed! 

Come and enjoy picking your fruit and flowers at the self pick garden!

Are you also a chocolate lover? Come visit De Texelse Chocolaterie!

Dance until the sun sets at this annual beach festival!

Go on an adventure by clambering & splashing around in nature!

Taste the special beers from all over the country and enjoy live music.

Discover everything about the Texel sheep farming during a walk in the open-air museum.

Visit Texel's highest point during a hike in the diverse area. 

Discover Texel's newest nature reserve where there is plenty to admire!

The Easter Bunny has hidden his eggs in various places again. Can you find them all? 

The Ottersaat is the breeding ground for shorebirds, watch the birds in their natural habitat! 

The farm with day cafe, bakery, eating garden, shop, ice-cream workshop and cheese factory!

An area with a great diversity of flora and fauna and fun activities!

A beautiful nature reserve for beach-breeding birds!

Utopia is a beautiful nature reserve situated next to the dike. Spot several birds here! 

Discover how beautiful nature is from Nature Centre De Marel!

Take a look at the special art made from materials washed ashore on the beach.

A challenging MTB route through the De Dennen forest area.

Come and surprise your eyes at the Mokbaai, the ideal place to spot birds.

Warm up by the big fire and bake sandwiches or marshmallows by the small fires!

There are all kinds of nice markets on Texel, come and visit one!

The bike route takes you through the beautiful National Park Dunes of Texel and the island's vast farmlands.

From music events to museums, come and see what Texel has to offer in terms of culture!

The youngest forest area on Texel. Come here for walking, cycling, running or horse riding. 

Discover how the various villages on Texel celebrate King's Day and have a great day!

A striking landmark, both from the water and from the land.

Take a look at these special dune valleys and discover the wealth of birds and rare plants!

Hoeve Vrij & Blij has a lot to offer. Take a look at the farm shop, for example.

Discover one of the largest wet dune valleys of the Netherlands!

Walk 150 metres barefoot and experience 6 different surfaces! 

Visit nature reserve Het Alloo and spot beautiful birds and wild horses! 

The meeting place where art, artists, visitors and buyers come together.

Admire art from Texel, oil paintings, Murano glass and much more at Gallery Cliff Art. 

Take a step into this extraordinary fortress and discover Texel's rich cultural history.

An amazing viewpoint and play forest for the children!

Spot various birds during the 32 km cycling route.

Island art inspired by water, clouds, wind and sea currents.

Unwind in the unique backyard of De Cocksdorp and spot various birds!

Spot different breeding meadow birds and discover the diversity of plant species.