Typical Texel

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

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

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

Admire many migratory birds and walk through Texel's most special piece of nature.

Walk along the traces of the Second World War!

An unique museum full of stories and adventures about life at sea.

Visit Texel’s fishers village and discover more about the Rede van Texel.

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

Learn about the consequences of the Second World War and the intense war memories of Texel.

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

Take a special boat trip with the historical fishing boat from 1906.

The latest trend in watersports, electric surfing on the water!  

Sail to a dry sandbank and explore the mudflats.

Sail along on De Vrijheid Seal tours and admire the many seals! 

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

Giant fan of strawberries? Visit the Giant Strawberry in Oosterend and taste the delicious summer royalties.

Come smell and taste at De Texelse Bierbrouwerij and discover what makes these beers special.

Taste the spring. Delicious asparagus from the salty soil of Texel.

In 2014 divers on the bottom of the Wadden Sea near Texel found hundreds of beautiful objects from the 17th century near a wreck. They called the wreck the Palmwood wreck. Join them on a voyage of discovery to the story behind the palmwood wreck. 

In 2014 divers on the bottom of the Wadden Sea near Texel found hundreds of beautiful objects from the 17th century near a wreck. They called the wreck the Palmwood wreck. Join them on a voyage of discovery to the story behind the palmwood wreck. 

In 2014 divers on the bottom of the Wadden Sea near Texel found hundreds of beautiful objects from the 17th century near a wreck. They called the wreck the Palmwood wreck. Join them on a voyage of discovery to the story behind the palmwood wreck. 

Come and taste the honest and artisanal beers of brewery family Diks!

Get surprised by very unique plants and vegetables that owe their rich taste to salt.

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

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

Step into the shoes of the crew members of the rescue boats and sail away!

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

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

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

An annual event that is celebrated in every village.