Other adjustments
Electric bicycles
At many cycle hire companies it is also possible to rent electric bicycles. It is best to book in advance.
For a display of all bicycle renting companies see the Directory.
Barbecue spot
Staatsbosbeheer has made one of the three barbecues at the barbeque place on de Randweg accessible for wheelchair users. For directions see Google Maps.
Public toilet
There are public toilets in:
- De Dennen, Ploeglanderweg (also playground for children)
- Den Burg, Groeneplaats (see photo above)
- Oudeschild, harbour
Fishing
There's a jetty (accessible for wheelchair users) in the residential area 'De Mars' in Den Burg (Buytengors) and in De Cocksdorp next to de Roggesloot (behind de Kikkertstraat).
Fishing licence
Fishing licence (on "de Zeester" only for push wheelchairs).
Fishing permit
Fishing with up to two rods is allowed along the whole coastline without a permit. Fishers are asked to watch out for other beach users and only to cast their rods out outside of the life-guarded beaches. Fishing in the Texel inland waterways does require a permit. You can buy a permit at the Texel Tourist Information (VVV) and at the house of Mr. Hottentot, Vuurtorenweg 66, De Cocksdorp, telephone number 0222-316526. Here you can also buy fishing baits.
Boats adapted for the disabled
The following shrimp fishing boats are suitable for the disabled: TX10 , called ‘Emmie’, TX44 and the TX35 called ‘de Zeester’. (push wheelchairs only).
Picture: Cor Elias
