2026 Texel Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in February)

Do you want to plan a family trip in the northern Netherlands? I’d suggest Texel! It is the largest Dutch warden island. On the island, there are dunes, beaches, forests, and tidal flats. It is very relaxing and tranquil to be there. 🚢Transportation: TESO ferry from Den Helder (20 minutes) 🏡Accomodation ✨Landal Sluftervallei✨ 📍Krimweg 102, 1795 LS De Cocksdorp They provide the best holiday houses for big families. It is clean and well-designed. The interior has a countryside layback atmosphere. I love it so much! ✨Kustpark✨ 📍Bosrandweg 395, 1796 NC De Koog Kustpark is another holiday housing I recommend. It is cozy and suitable for families. They offer nice holiday houses even with board games that you can play with family and friends. Recommended destinations: 🌳National Park Duinen van Texel 📍Ruijslaan 92, 1796 AZ De Koog 🧀Kaasboerderij Wezenspyk (Cheese Museum) 📍Hoornderweg 29, 1791 PM Den Burg 💵FREE of charge Taste local cheese! And there are cute sheep!!🐑🐑 🍻Texel Brewery 📍Schilderweg 214b, 1792 CK Oudeschild They make local beer🍺super tasty😋 🦭Ecomare 📍Ruijslaan 92, 1796 AZ De Koog You can see marine life there and seals! 🛥️Museum Kaap Skil 📍Heemskerckstraat 9, 1792 AA Oudeschild You can learn about the history of its maritime there. 🗼Eierland Lighthouse 📍Vuurtorenweg 184, 1795 LN De Cocksdorp Good view, good scenery 🥰 ⚓️Oudeschild Harbor 🌊De Slufter 🏖️Beaches If I have the chance, I’ll definitely go there again to enjoy holidays. #texel #netherlands #marinelife #beach #holidays #holidayitinerary #holiday #historicallandmarks #familytrip #海岛游 #旅行酷体验 #旅行灵感 #海滩 #博物馆 #museum #cheese #sheep

~Spend some time relaxing in nature on the cutest island in the Netherlands~ Texel, an island in the North Sea in the northwest of the Netherlands, is a very popular weekend vacation spot for the Dutch! It takes about 2.5 hours from the capital Amsterdam, and there are plenty of soothing spots, such as the sea, grasslands, sheep, local beer, and cute townscapes☀️🌾 🚗【Access】How to get to Texel Island 1. Amsterdam Central Station → Den Helder Station (about 1 hour and 15 minutes by train) 2. About 10 minutes by bus from the station to the ferry terminal 3. About 20 minutes by ferry! (No reservation required, departs every 30 minutes) ⛴ Ferry fare: €3 for adults, €25 round trip even with a car (walking and cycling are also OK!) 🐑【How to enjoy①】Cycling around the island and soothe yourself with the idyllic scenery🚴♀️🌾 We definitely recommend renting a bicycle to get around Texel Island! There is also a dedicated cycling road, so you can ride along the coastline and ranch areas in an exhilarating way. 📍Places to stop by: •Sheep farm "Schapenboerderij Texel" (Meet baby sheep🐑) •Lighthouse "Vuurtoren Texel" (The northernmost point, with a panoramic view of the sea and sand dunes!) •Ecomare Nature Center (Seal protection center🐬) 🍺【How to enjoy②】Have a hearty lunch with local beer and island cuisine🍴 ✅ Texels Brewery is a must! The craft beer made from locally grown barley and the island's groundwater is delicious✨ There is also a tasting set, so please try it if you are not a driver🍺 🍽 Recommended for lunch: •Seafood soup and croquettes •Dutch-style pancakes "Pannenkook" •Omelettes made with sheep's milk cheese and fresh eggs are also popular! 🌊【How to enjoy③】Relax on the beach and in nature🌾⛱ Texel Island has more than 30km of white sandy beach, where you can enjoy beach picnics and shell collecting♪ 📍Recommended: •De Koog: A beach resort atmosphere •National Park "Duinen van Texel": Great for hiking and bird watching◎ 🌅 If the weather is good, a walk along the beach at dusk is the most romantic✨ Summary! ✔ Relax in the great outdoors ✔ Be comforted by interacting with animals ✔ Beer and cheese are all local and very satisfying! Get away from the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam and experience the "true face of Holland" on Texel Island🏝️ Just drop by on the weekend and you'll have a relaxing and gentle time🐚🕊️ #Traveling Abroad Tips#Europe Travel #Holland #Holland Travel

#myhiddengems Texel Island, located in the Wadden Sea, is a pristine haven for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Its unspoiled beaches stretch for miles, offering stunning coastal views and endless opportunities for exploration. Cycling is the best way to discover this island, where you’ll encounter lush dunes, vibrant meadows, and charming seaside villages. Don’t miss a visit to the De Slufter nature reserve, home to rare bird species and unique salt marshes. This hidden gem is the perfect destination to disconnect from the world and reconnect with nature.

#freehotelstay I had a few spare days last autumn and decided to take a little holiday to the Dutch Island of Texel. to get there you need to take a big ferry from the city of Den Helder. The boat ride is a great experience itself. Seeing the waves and seaguls is amazing. I visited De Koog and Oosterend. I loved it and I will definetely come back to Texel one day.