
Join Wadden expert Marcel from Txgids on the mudflats! Get to know this wild landscape of Texel, which is a World Heritage Site for good reason. Everything will be covered: birds, shellfish, lugworms, crabs, shrimp, algae, and much more. Naturally, there will also be active fishing to see what lives in the mudflats. With respect for nature, Txgids will show you the way, while you create a memory you will never forget. Please note: a minimum number of participants applies to this excursion. In the event of too few participants or bad weather, you will be informed at least 1 hour in advance whether the excursion can take place. Dogs are not allowed. Tight high boots, sturdy lace-up shoes (no Velcro), or water shoes are mandatory, and clothing may get dirty. From April through October, loan boots are no longer available, but loan shoes (with laces) are; you can pick them up at the guide bus for €1 per pair. You are, of course, always welcome to bring your own shoes. Shoes and socks will get wet. After use, rinse immediately with fresh/tap water and then dry. Participation is possible from the age of nine. Unfortunately, children in a stroller or carrier cannot join. Furthermore, a reasonable level of fitness is required. Start times: dependent on the tide, sunrise, and sunset. See the calendar in the price overview. The excursion lasts approximately 2.5 hours. Prices: Adults € 20.00. Children from 9 years € 16.00. Participation in this excursion is possible from the age of nine. Tickets are available; click on ‘View times’ to book. If this does not work, please call +31222 314 741 or visit the VVV Texel shop.
3 to 20 persons
De Cocksdorp
Field trips, Active, Tickets via VVV, and Outdoor
children and adults










This excursion starts in De Cocksdorp at the parking lot at the crossing Stengweg/Lancasterdijk. At artwork De Schicht, 1794 GV De Cocksdorp.
Please note: this excursion requires a minimum number of participants. If there are too few participants or the weather is bad, you will be notified at least 1 hour in advance whether the excursion can take place. Dogs are not allowed. We will be going through 30cm of water, so well-fitting high rain boots or lace-up shoes that can get wet/dirty are recommended. Boots/shoes can be borrowed (for €1/pair). Footwear advice: October to April: high rain boots, May to September: lace-up shoes (no velcro) It is possible to participate from the age of nine. Unfortunately, children in a buggy or baby carrier cannot participate. Furthermore, a reasonable level of fitness is required.
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TXgids offers many opportunities to get to know different areas on Texel. Excursions Would you like to get to know nature and all the beauty that Texel has to offer? Then an excursion with the TXgids is an excellent idea. Nature excursions, Wad excursions, Forest safaris, Beach excursions, guided tours on foot, by bicycle or accompanied by a bus. It is all possible with nature guide Marcel Wijnalda. You can enjoy the beach, forest, dunes and mudflats and an evening excursion is also possible. Would you rather take a tour through a village or along a special area? This is also possible with the TXgids. Tailor-made tour Do you have a great idea for a tour? Let us know and the TXgids will put together a special program for your specific wishes. Would you like to book a nature excursion with Txgids? Tickets are available via this website, view our agenda via 'What's on'.
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