More viewpoints on Texel
In addition to these famous viewpoints, Texel has other beautiful spots with sweeping vistas. From hidden dune tops to panoramic views across the Wad.
Viewpoints on Texel
Viewpoints on Texel
Texel offers a beautifully varied landscape with dunes, forests and wide beaches. From various viewpoints you will enjoy panoramic views of nature, the Wadden Sea and the North Sea. Here you will discover the five most beautiful places to admire Texel from above.
1. Bertusnol
2. The Slufter
3. Bunker Den Hoorn
4. Texel lighthouse
5. Fonteinsnol
1. Bertusnol
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View over De Muy and De Slufter
In the De Muy nature reserve lies the Bertusnol, a high dune with a wide view of nature. From the viewpoint at the top you look out over De Muy, De Slufter and in the distance the North Sea. The Bertusnol is ééone of Texel's highest vantage points a popular spot for nature lovers and bird watchers.
Special features:
- Steep staircase with wooden handrails, also called the ‘Stairway to Heaven’.
- Beautiful view of the shifting dune landscape and the sea.
- Famous for the spoonbill colony in De Muy.
2. The Slufter
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A dynamic landscape
The Slufter is a unique nature reserve that partly floods at high tide. From the lookout stairs at the edge of the area you have an impressive view of the salt marshes and the meandering creeks. The landscape changes with the seasons: in summer, sea lavender colours the plain purple, while in autumn storms flood the area.
What can you do here?
3. Bunker Den Hoorn - Historic viewpoint
On the southern tip of Texel lies one of the island's best-preserved bunkers. This bunker, once part of the Atlantic Wall, offers a unique view over the Hors, a vast sandy plain. Here you can see how young dunes are formed. You can walk into the bunker and imagine how soldiers used to scan the horizon here.
What makes this place special?
- Historical bunker that is freely accessible.
- View over the rugged dune landscape and the North Sea.
- Starting point for beautiful walks in the dunes near Den Hoorn.
4. Texel lighthouse
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The highest vantage point
Want to view Texel from a great height? Then climb the iconic red lighthouse at the northernmost tip of the island. After 118 steps you will be at the highest lookout point on Texel with spectacular views of the North Sea, the Wadden Sea and Vlieland.
Why visit?
- Panoramic views over two seaën.
- In the dark, the light from the lighthouse reaches as far as Leeuwarden.
- Interesting exhibitions inside the tower.
5. Fonteinsnol
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View over forest and dunes
In the middle of Texel's forest area De Dennen there is a wooden watchtower the Fonteinsnol. From here you have a beautiful view over the treetops, the dunes and the sea in the distance. The tower moves slightly when the wind blows hard, adding an extra experience to your visit.
What makes this place special?
- Unique location in the middle of the forest.
- Provides a view of a part of Texel you cannot see from other vantage points.
- Interesting name: ‘nol’ means dune, and there used to be a fountain here.
Tips for your visit to viewpoints on Texel
✔ Best time: During sunrise or sunset, the views are especially impressive.
✔ Bring binoculars: Ideal for bird watching and to spot details in the distance.
✔ Walking shoes: Some trails may be muddy or boggy, depending on the weather.
Viewpoints on the other Wadden Islands
You can also enjoy spectacular views on the other Wadden Islands. From the high dunes on Vlieland and Terschelling to the rugged nature of Ameland and the historic bunkers of Schiermonnikoog.
Read more about the most beautiful viewpoints on the Wadden here!
