Unique on Texel

Texel’s west coast has more than 30 kilometers of sandy beach. You can walk for hours, try water sports, fly kites, go swimming, or relax at one of the many beach pavilions.

Along the east coast, there are about ten bird areas managed by nature conservation organizations. Especially during bird migration, you can observe unique species up close.

Several types of orchids grow wild on Texel, and some are very rare! Set out with your camera, or book an excursion with the ranger.

From the sandy dune plain De Hors to the De Dennen forest, and from the impressive Slufter to the cultural landscape De Hoge Berg—Texel has countless nature reserves waiting to be explored. The nature reserves

The Texel lighthouse tells a unique story about World War II on the island. You can still see bullet holes in its walls. It’s open daily for visitors to climb.

A distinctive feature of Texel’s landscape, these sheds were once used to store hay and sheep feed. These “skéépeboeten” all face east.

This fort on the Wadden Sea was built around 1574 by order of William of Orange, who wanted to protect the island and the Texel Roads from the Spanish.

On the Georgian cemetery Loladze on the Hoge Berg, many of the fallen and executed Georgians are buried. Visit the cemetery and discover their story.