Spring & Summer
Go with the flow
Connecting to the island's rhythm
Connect to the rhythm of nature
LOVELY LAMBS
Go cuddle lambs at the sheep farm on Texel, or hop on a bike and spot them in the wild in the meadow and on the dikes. Take a nice lunch package with you in the Boutique Hotel Texel cooler bag and set off.
Go cuddle lambs at the sheep farm on Texel, or hop on a bike and spot them in the wild in the meadow and on the dikes. Take a nice lunch package with you in the Boutique Hotel Texel cooler bag and set off.
BULBS & FLOWERS
Nature awakens in the spring, and in our own Eierlandse polder, you can find beautiful bulb fields. Also, in the south of the island, around Den Hoorn, it’s a floral wonderland in spring, with both wildflowers and blooming bulbs. In July and August, the nature reserve De Slufter (our backyard) turns a beautiful shade of purple with flowering sea lavender.
Nature awakens in the spring, and in our own Eierlandse polder, you can find beautiful bulb fields. Also, in the south of the island, around Den Hoorn, it’s a floral wonderland in spring, with both wildflowers and blooming bulbs. In July and August, the nature reserve De Slufter (our backyard) turns a beautiful shade of purple with flowering sea lavender.
MUD FLAT WALKING
With an excursion from Ecomare, you’ll experience the Wadden Sea up close. Feel how the mud pulls at your boots, observe the animals living there, smell the unique Wadden scent, and hear the sounds of the birds and the distant water. You’re walking on the sea bed; in a few hours, it will be full of water again.
With an excursion from Ecomare, you’ll experience the Wadden Sea up close. Feel how the mud pulls at your boots, observe the animals living there, smell the unique Wadden scent, and hear the sounds of the birds and the distant water. You’re walking on the sea bed; in a few hours, it will be full of water again.
A special experience!
WADDENPOLDER WAALENBURG
Waddenpolder Waalenburg is the first and largest meadow bird reserve in the Netherlands. Walk or cycle along winding creeks that date back to the time when the sea had free rein here. The open landscape with characteristic meadow windmills on the horizon gives you an idea of what every polder in the Netherlands once looked like. Cycle and walk through the polder while the birds call out to you. From mid-April, an unprecedented number of rare flowers appear. In autumn and winter, the polder fills with Texel sheep and large groups of migratory birds. From Natuurcentrum De Marel, you can discover the most beautiful spots in the polder.
Waddenpolder Waalenburg is the first and largest meadow bird reserve in the Netherlands. Walk or cycle along winding creeks that date back to the time when the sea had free rein here. The open landscape with characteristic meadow windmills on the horizon gives you an idea of what every polder in the Netherlands once looked like. Cycle and walk through the polder while the birds call out to you. From mid-April, an unprecedented number of rare flowers appear. In autumn and winter, the polder fills with Texel sheep and large groups of migratory birds. From Natuurcentrum De Marel, you can discover the most beautiful spots in the polder.
Taste the island
OYSTER TOUR
During the oyster tour, the Texel Oyster Man shows you how the Wadden oysters are simply there for the picking. Head out on the Wadden Sea and collect buckets of oysters. Once you've gathered enough oysters, a table filled with bubbles, bread, and more awaits on the dike. Learn everything about oysters and open them yourself.
During the oyster tour, the Texel Oyster Man shows you how the Wadden oysters are simply there for the picking. Head out on the Wadden Sea and collect buckets of oysters. Once you've gathered enough oysters, a table filled with bubbles, bread, and more awaits on the dike. Learn everything about oysters and open them yourself.
TX BREWERY & DISTILLERY
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the TX brewery and distillery. The brewmaster or distiller will take you into the distillery for a tour. Learn everything about the distillation process from malt to bottle.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the TX brewery and distillery. The brewmaster or distiller will take you into the distillery for a tour. Learn everything about the distillation process from malt to bottle.
TEXEL BREWERY
There are secrets that need to be shared. In the tasting room of the Texel Brewery, exclusive brews are offered. Become part of the tasting panel after a tour of the Texel Brewery.
There are secrets that need to be shared. In the tasting room of the Texel Brewery, exclusive brews are offered. Become part of the tasting panel after a tour of the Texel Brewery.
WEZENSPYK CHEESE
From grazers to grass cheese. Take a look at the artisanal cheese factory and taste more than thirty different types of island cheese in the cheese shop.
From grazers to grass cheese. Take a look at the artisanal cheese factory and taste more than thirty different types of island cheese in the cheese shop.
FOOD FOREST
Pick and taste your own fruits. A visit to the food forest leaves you craving more.
Open from April 1 to November 1.
Pick and taste your own fruits. A visit to the food forest leaves you craving more.
Open from April 1 to November 1.
LABORA ICE CREAM FARM
For the best ice cream, a visit to Ice Cream Farm Labora is a must. This farm is truly a recommendation for delicious local and artisanal ice cream made from fresh milk from their own cows.
For the best ice cream, a visit to Ice Cream Farm Labora is a must. This farm is truly a recommendation for delicious local and artisanal ice cream made from fresh milk from their own cows.
Family Friendly
FOOD FOREST
In the Texel food forest, you can pick your own fruit! Apples, pears, strawberries, berries – whatever the season offers. Ride a pedal cart through the garden or walk the gnome path. On the terrace, you can enjoy homemade cakes, Texel coffee, and ice cream.
In the Texel food forest, you can pick your own fruit! Apples, pears, strawberries, berries – whatever the season offers. Ride a pedal cart through the garden or walk the gnome path. On the terrace, you can enjoy homemade cakes, Texel coffee, and ice cream.
TEXEL LIGHTHOUSE
Every day offers a different view! From the lighthouse, you can look out over the entire island on a clear day and even see Vlieland and Wieringen. Climb six stories up the spiral staircase, and along the way, walk through an exhibition about the lighthouse’s history.
Every day offers a different view! From the lighthouse, you can look out over the entire island on a clear day and even see Vlieland and Wieringen. Climb six stories up the spiral staircase, and along the way, walk through an exhibition about the lighthouse’s history.
SOMMELTJESPAD
According to legends, Sommeltjes (little earth spirits) live on Texel. They were most often seen near De Waal. There was an old burial mound where the Sommeltjes danced by moonlight. When a Sommeltje comes into the sun, it turns into a stone. When it gets dark, it comes back to life. Along this 1.5 km route through the woods, children search for the Sommeltjes (stone figures), ‘animals’ that live on Texel, and other fun things.
According to legends, Sommeltjes (little earth spirits) live on Texel. They were most often seen near De Waal. There was an old burial mound where the Sommeltjes danced by moonlight. When a Sommeltje comes into the sun, it turns into a stone. When it gets dark, it comes back to life. Along this 1.5 km route through the woods, children search for the Sommeltjes (stone figures), ‘animals’ that live on Texel, and other fun things.
For more fun family outings, visit the VVV Texel website.
Dare devils
SCENIC FLIGHT & SKYDIVING
The ultimate bucket list item!
At our neighbors, Paracentrum Texel / Tessel Air, you can go for a scenic flight or try skydiving. From the air, you have a magnificent view of our beautiful island situated between the Wadden Sea and the North Sea. Are you a true daredevil? Take the plunge and book a tandem skydive!
BRUUZER BOAT TOUR
High on adrenaline, head out onto the Wadden Sea. The wild waves, the salt on your cheeks, the briny taste in your mouth, and the wind blowing through your hair—that’s the Wad-experience boat tour by Bruuzer.
A spectacular experience with a powerboat for anyone who loves sailing, water, and waves.