Exploration tour Mokbaai and De Geul
On this excursion, you'll visit two gems of the Dunes of Texel National Park! The Staatsbosbeheer (State Forestry Commission) guide will introduce you to the beautiful nature of the Mok Bay salt marsh area and the wet dune valleys of the Geul River. Numerous birds feed in Mok Bay at low tide. The Geul River dune valleys contain freshwater. Many unique plant species thrive there. Discover both nature reserves! Please note: good high boots are required during the winter months. Good walking shoes are recommended in summer. This activity requires a minimum number of participants. If there are not enough participants, you will be notified in advance whether the activity can take place. Participation from ages 7 and up Prices: up to 13 years €9.50 Adults €14. More information and booking at ecomare.nl/excursions. Please note: good high boots are required during the winter months. Good walking shoes are recommended in summer. This activity requires a minimum number of participants. If there are not enough participants, you will be notified in advance whether the activity can go ahead.
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Den Hoorn
Field trips, Nature, and Outdoor
all ages
- www.ecomare.nl
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Location
The excursion starts at the small house at Mokweg 14, 1797 SB Den Hoorn.
Important to know
Age: from 8 years. Good high boots are necessary in the winter months. Good walking shoes are recommended in summer. Dogs are not allowed. Unfortunately, children in a buggy or baby carrier are not allowed. You will be called if the excursion is canceled. The excursion is in Dutch.
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Ecomare - natuurmuseum & zeehondenopvang
Ecomare - natuurmuseum & zeehondenopvang
A little outside De Koog in the dunes near post 17, you will find nature museum and seal sanctuary Ecomare. Seals If you want to see a seal up close, you can do so at Ecomare. The seals are fed at 11:00 and 15:30. During the feeding, you will be told all about the seals that live at Ecomare. You can also admire other sea animals at Ecomare. The bird sanctuary can be visited and there is a whale hall with skeletons of various whales and dolphins. Nature education There are various exhibitions about the Wadden Sea, the North Sea and nature on Texel. Do you want to experience nature up close? Then book an excursion at Ecomare led by a guide. Work is being done on the roof, but you won't notice anything inside. So don't be put off by the building materials, Ecomare is making things more sustainable!
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