The Best Texel Tips

in De Koog

Texel Tips in De Koog

What is there to see, do and experience? 

De Koog is one of the oldest villages on Texel. The village is known as the island's seaside resort and is the place-to-be for beach lovers and active people. Discover what De Koog has to offer!

Horseback riding

Horseback riding

De Koog

Enjoy a wonderful beach or forest ride and discover Texel on horseback.

Het Alloo

Het Alloo

De Koog

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

Seetingsnollen

Seetingsnollen

De Koog

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

Bleekersvallei

Bleekersvallei

De Koog

Visit the valley with dunes more than 200 years old and spot different species of birds. 

't Walvisvaardershuis

't Walvisvaardershuis

De Koog

Visit the little house with a lot of history and take a step back in time! 

Galerie Klif Art

Galerie Klif Art

De Koog

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

Texel Culinair

Texel Culinair

De Koog
26-09-2025 - 28-09-2025

Taste all the delicacies De Koog has to offer during Texel Culinair! 

MTB Route

MTB Route

De Koog

A challenging MTB route through the De Dennen forest area.

De Toekomst

De Toekomst

De Koog

Party, drinks, dances and lots of fun, experience it all at De Toekomst!

SunBeats festival

SunBeats festival

De Koog
12-07-2025

Dance until the sun sets at this annual beach festival!

Stargazing Evening

Stargazing Evening

De Koog
02-01-2025 - 27-02-2025

Be enchanted by the beautiful starry sky during the stargazing evenings on Texel!

Workshop painting

Workshop painting

De Koog

Put the beauties of Texel on canvas during an outdoor painting workshop. 

Beach

Beach

Multiple locations

Discover the beaches of Texel. With no less than 30 km of beach, there is something for everyone!

Play Paradise

Play Paradise

Multiple locations

The place to be with good weather or bad weather, here the children can really have fun!

De Koog

De Koog

De Koog

De Koog is the seaside resort of Texel and has many shops, restaurants and nightlife!

 WAVES festival

WAVES festival

De Koog
12-06-2025 - 14-06-2025

At WAVES you can enjoy the summer feeling during different kinds of sports & music.

The Sommeltjespad

The Sommeltjespad

De Koog

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

Galerie Posthuys

Galerie Posthuys

De Koog

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

Surfing

Surfing

De Koog and Den Hoorn

Discover the fun and addictive effect of waves and learn to surf at Foamball and Surfcenter Paal 9. 

Zandbank Texel

Zandbank Texel

De Koog

Face the challenges during the sporty activities in the nature of Texel.

De Dennen

De Dennen

De Koog

Experience the magic of the forest during a fun day out in De Dennen of Texel!

Juttersmuseum

Juttersmuseum

De Koog

Learn more about the wonderful world of beachcombing and let the discoveries surprise you.

Jan Plezier wagon trips

Jan Plezier wagon trips

De Koog

Enjoy the beautiful nature of Texel with Belgian Draft horses.

Stables on Texel

Stables on Texel

De Koog

Are you an experienced rider or do you just want to get started with the riding sport? Visit one of the stables on Texel!

Ecomare

Ecomare

De Koog

Are you looking for an exciting and educational day out? Then come and visit Ecomare! 

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We are happy to share our Texel tips with you to make your stay even more enjoyable. Most of our permanent staff were born and raised on Texel and know the island 'like the back of their hand'. So we are real Texel experts! As a result, we know the best routes, nicest activities and best beach restaurants on Texel. Check them all out!

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Update: August 29, 2024 14:10

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