15 Things to do on Texel, Netherlands

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Texel is a popular tourist destination in the Netherlands, sadly not many people outside of the Netherlands are familiar or have even heard of this unique island that is why I felt it was time to expose Texel to the rest of the world with this uniquely crafted YouTube video and Texel travel guide loaded with tips and my personal advise.

Upon arrival on Texel treat yourself to the most popular local beer on the island; Skuumkoppe. A delicious 6% wheat beer made with fresh filtered dune water, also opt-in for a guided tour through the beer brewery and learn about the local Texel brewing processes.

If you are a big nature buff, definitely checkout the gorgeous De Slufter national park which is part of the Wadden Sea, a massive UNESCO world heritage site and the largest tidel area in the world. Make sure to taste a fresh sea lavender leave for its sea salt content.

Texel is primarily known for skydiving and oyster harvesting, these activities are absolutely worth in participating, especially the Texel Skydive, go watch my dedicated YouTube video and complete article on the skydiving experience on Texel. Oyster harvesting must have been my second favorite activity on the island, never in my life have I ever tasted such incredible oysters, the oysters from the Wadden Sea were massive and extremely creamy due to their size.

One important note on oyster harvesting, bring tall rain boats, the blubber will completely ruin your shoes. After those salty oysters, you may be in the mood for something sweet, if that is the case, drop by Bakery Timmer and try a local Tessels Kiekje and Hongerpunt which are Dutch cakes.

In the evening have dinner in village De Koog, the party town of Texel for its bars and night clubs. Definitely try the lamb stew at restaurant Eigeweis! If you visit Texel during the summer, you can also watch the fireworks show and ride fairs during the summer funfair.

Other great places are De Worsteltent restaurant for a quality dinner experience and ice cream farm Labora at which you should try the local flavours; Boerenjongens and Kwark. What makes Labora unique is the cows producing the milk literally on-site, go watch the automatic milk-robot at work.

Additionally, go back in time to the Dutch Golden Age at museum Kaap Skil to learn everything about the many Dutch merchant vessels laying anchorage at Oudeschild, Texel waiting for the right winds to set sail to the rest of the world. Texel used to be world's largest anchorage spot. Top it off at cheese cafe Wezenspyk and try the local stinging nettle and beer cheeses, you may be pleasantly surprised, bring those cheeses for the road trip back.

Basically, Texel is a small island consisting of 7 villages on the northern tip of the Netherlands. Texel receives 30% more sun compared to any other part of the Netherlands. In conclusion, consider Texel for a day trip or stay the night at the funky booby trap hotel De Kievit for a few laughs. If you like natural beauty, beaches, oysters, getting a bit dirty and local Dutch culture than Texel is for you!

Places featured in my Texel Travel Guide video:

1. TESO Ferry
2. Texel Brewery
3. Texel Skydiving
4. Village: Den Burg
5. Village: De Koog
6. Fireworks & Funfair
7. De Slufter National Park
8. Oysters Hunt
9. Timmer Bakery
10. Labora Ice Cream Farm
11. Kaap Skil Museum
12. Texel Lighthouse
13. Cheese Cafe Wezenspijk
14. Ecomare
15. De Kievit Hotel

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[Maat]

Wow...thanks. Texel island is part of my heritage, as my 6th great grandfather, went to the US as a child servant, in the late 1600's. And, I never realised it was pronounced "Tessel"...which is I'm sure where the surname "VanTassel" (my maiden sir name) came from.

[maylaweerman]

Me and my gf live on Texel. Great explanation! We absolutely love your video. You are really enthousiast and your video had a lot of information. Great content!

[noeliavelvet]

Gracias por esta informacion, soy una estudiante de turismo, actualmente viviendo texel, con este video me di cuenta q tengo muchos lugares mas que investigar

[sinahlanger]

i love texel and i will visit it the 11th time in the next vacation😍

[jlpixies]

I just found out I had an ancestor named Govert Vannoy who was born in Texel in 1620. Very cool

[chrisnaida]

Married to a Texel from Den Burg. So in love with my man, and the Island. I bring him back to my Island....Singapore.

[Xerpisreal]

I live in IJmuiden but texel is my second home, my mom’s girlfriend lives there. I recommend going there, such a beautiful place.

[kcandted]

Thank you for the great video. I was born in Den Burg and migrated to Australia with my family over sixty years ago when I was 2 years old. I have never been back but I am looking forward to taking my 17 year old grandson on a trip there in about twelve months.

[DavidWDerks]

I have cousins who live there. I'll be sure to give Texel a visit on my next trip to the Netherlands.

[neho_itme]

i have been there in the winter so there were not many attractions but still it cool place

[QuEeNMeRaNdA]

I will definitely check this out when I'm back in Netherlands. I never heard of it before, looks like so much to do!

[alinaeven]

Nice Video i Love texel i vistit texel every Year at my 4 birthday
I Love texel ♡

[robertvantassel]

The island of my ancestors ... I gotta g

[rachelandnick]

Holland is definitely one of the intriguing countries :)

[marioplus]

Well done, mate ! Highly recommended ! (the documentary as well as your channel itself )

[paulpalen]

need more history on my dutch ancestor who sailed from texel 1630 on the ship eintracht to new netherland

[GawadeFamily]

Could you please share the location of farm you shown in video? and is there any ticket required to visit dairy farm

[MdSohelRana-uulg]

Excellent and Thanks
I want to know texel sheep farming and cheese making ❤🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩

[suxatrots]

wow i didn't know Texel was this interesting, nice vid btw

[chrisgamble]

Awesome video! I LOve the netherlands. Hope to meet you on day there :D