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From autumn markets to lantern walks, and from Texel Blues to stargazing: discover what there is to do on Texel during the autumn holidays!
On Texel there is a ban on smoking and open fires in woodland, dune and heathland areas. Due to the ongoing drought there is an increased risk of wildfires
Discover stories about Waddengoud, the cable ferry, Texel sheep, and the Texel Roadstead along stages 1 and 2.
On 1 August, part of the green routes in Texel Dunes National Park will reopen. Want to know where? Read this blog!
Photographer Iris Borst was on Texel with Cameranu to make a video about the use of filters. Naturally, beautiful Texel locations are featured as well!
You can now donate to Texel sheep via Steun Onze Schapen. Your contribution goes directly to shearing, feed, hay, or straw.
Check this page to see if there is currently a smoking and open fire ban on Texel
The duck has been taxidermied and given a spot at Ecomare. On July 1, the display case containing the taxidermied Spectacled Eider was officially unveiled.
This summer you can stroll through cozy markets on Texel again! We give you an overview of the markets in July and August.
Thanks to donations, the flower field at Bloemrijk Texel is in full bloom. Bees and butterflies are enjoying it too, while swallows fly over the field.
From July 4, there is beach supervision on Texel. Read where the lifeguard service is present and view our tips for safe swimming.
It is hot on the mainland. On Texel, the sea, wind, and shade provide relief. We give you 8 tips to cool down wonderfully on hot summer days.
Are you booking your holiday via our website, texel.net? If so, you’ll receive the new Map of Texel as a free gift with your booking.
A new beachcomber adventure trail has opened at the Flora Maritime and Beachcomber Museum. Along the way, you’ll come across obstacles, a boat and a maze!
You do not want to miss a moment of the World Cup whilst you are on Texel? Watch the matches in a café or restaurant on the island. Find the list here!
Spending the summer on Texel? Enjoy festivals, markets, boat trips, exhibitions, tastings, local ice cream and lots more fun things to do.Here are our tips
Do you enjoy browsing local markets? Then June is the perfect month to visit Texel! We’ve put together a list of this month’s markets for you.
On 1 May, a new beach pavilion opened at Paal 15: Beachtro La PAZ. You’ll find the pavilion next to Peek aan Zee, on the other side of the beach entrance.
From 25 May, Dating in the Village will be shown every day at 8.30 pm on NPO 3.Then it will become clear whether the search has really yielded any results.
Ericka Voortman’s Wool Cathedral has won the 2026 Texel Culture Prize. More than two hundred people contributed to the art project.
Texelse Bierbrouwerij won four medals at the Dutch Beer Challenge. Skuumkoppe was once again named the best amber beer in the Netherlands.
A new fishing monument was unveiled in Oudeschild on 25 April. You’ll find it at the harbour, next to the monument from 2023
Texelhopper has a new app. From 20 April, you will no longer book your journey via the website, but via the app or by phone.
From the Broadway theatre festival to boat trips and beach yoga: here are the best tips for the Whitsun weekend on Texel.
From the cosy BUTE to viewing art, getting out into nature and browsing the markets: these are our tips for the Ascension weekend on Texel!
Golf Course De Texelse will be among the top 10 best 18-hole courses in the Netherlands in 2026.
Are you coming to Texel this April or May? We’ve got the best tips for you, including the Koningsparkty, Meierblis, exhibitions, markets and more!
The new Map of Texel is now available. The map shows all the junctions and starting points of the new walking network. The map is now available.
Frolicking lambs in the meadow, the first blooming flowers and many outdoor activities: Texel gives you the ultimate spring feeling. Easter is a great
By closing the green paths from 1 March, Texel is helping to ensure a successful breeding season. Fortunately, you can still enjoy wonderful walks!
In February, Staatsbosbeheer will commence various activities to create new sand drifts at pole 28 and increase biodiversity in the Westerduinen.
In February, Staatsbosbeheer will be working to increase biodiversity in the Krimbos forest on Texel. Read about what will be happening and what to bear
From a piece of Texel to a piece of Texel chocolate. We provide tips for the best Valentine's Day gifts with a Texel touch!
During the spring break there is much to do on Texel for young and old! It's the perfect time for a relaxing family holiday. Read our tips and discover
De Texelse golf course has once again been awarded the gold Green Key certificate, meaning it meets strict requirements in terms of energy, water, waste
Discover romantic tips, from taking beach walks together to fine dining overlooking the sea.
The rare spectacled duck on Texel is still alive, but its situation remains worrying. Ecomare is providing care. Read the update from 6 January here
Texel can officially call itself a healthy seaside resort. The European Spas Association (ESPA) has awarded the island this designation.
Are you visiting Texel in December? Read on to find out where and when you can best experience the Christmas spirit on the island.
On 31 October, Texel's new walking network was officially opened with a celebration. Guests and walkers gathered at De Marel Nature Centre.
We support the crowdfunding campaign for the Hoge Berg. Adopt a piece of landscape, help sheep farming and contribute to preserving the landscape.
Are you coming to Texel during the autumn holidays in 2025? We have some great tips for you! From autumn markets to museum week and light tours
Last winter, the pavilion at pole 19.5 was destroyed by fire. Now there is a brand new, sustainable pavilion with a beautiful terrace.
On Saturday 15 November, Texel will be the shining centre of the nationwide entry of Sinterklaas. The steamer will then arrive in the port of Oudeschild
RJ received “two glasses” this week from the “Wine Spectator” - an American lifestyle magazine focusing on wine, wine culture and wine reviews.
A permanent place for beach pavilions, holes in the dunes, fewer sand replenishments and capping the highest dunes. These are the four measures
Hoornder church is celebrating its 600th anniversary this year. A milestone! The little white church in Den Hoorn is perhaps the most photographed building
Take part in the Species Challenge! Saturday 24 May 2025 is National Park Day. This year's theme is biodiversity.
Our commercial ‘Kom tot rust op Texel’ is one of the quarter winners for the Ster Gouden Loeki of 2025 !
Golf Course De Texelse has again risen in the national Leading Courses rankings and is now in the top 10 best 18-hole courses in the Netherlands.
The Bloemrijk Texel flower field has been officially opened again. Mayor Mark Pol gave the starting signal by symbolically sowing a patch.
Texel.net finished second in the ‘Travel’ category at the Shopping Awards 2025. A wonderful recognition of which we are extremely proud.
Texel is the place to be as a wine lover, the prestigious international “Star Wine List” once again proves. Two restaurants on Texel have won prizes.
Good news for everyone who loves great stories, interesting history and a nice walk: our sixth historical walking route is here!
Brand new pavilions and old familiar spots. It has been wonderfully sunny here for weeks on end, time to visit one of Texel's beach pavilions!
Wezenspyk's mature sheep cheese won gold at the Cum Laude Awards! Will you taste it at Kaasboerderij Wezenspyk or their shop in Den Burg?
Whereas there used to be around 14,000 sheep roaming Texel, there are now only around 9,000 left. That is why a ‘rescue plan’ is being drawn up.
Enjoy the fresh Texel air! Thanks to the salty sea breeze and open landscape, the air quality on Texel is better than on the mainland.
Since 2022, KWbN and VVV Texel have been jointly promoting walking on the island. With success: the number of walkers has increased
The car parks at Jan Ayeslag (Paal 12) and Westerslag (Paal 15) will get a major refurbishment. This means less nuisance from sand and water.
Have you heard of the spectacled eider? This unusual duck belongs in the icy waters of Alaska and eastern Siberia. And suddenly there was one on Texel!
Kook Atelier Op Oost has been ranked 77 in this year's prestigious We're Smart Green Guide, the international guide to conscious and plant-based gastronomy
Born on Texel, Christiaan Verbeek is a composer and pianist. He made the beautiful album Texelodes, which has been available to listen to since November.
At the Dutch catering awards 2024/2025, three Texel catering establishments have won prizes. They are De Smulpot, De Slock and Hart van Texel.
Recently, you can buy a unique coffee mug on the boat to Texel. These sustainable cups complement the disposable paper cups.
Dutch cyclists have completed more than 46,000 surveys. In doing so, Texel was named the fastest rising municipality!
Texel walking network coming soon
In playground 't Vierkante Stuk in De Dennen, you will find recently hidden nature tasks of ten animals from Texel. Discover nature with all your senses!
In May 2024, a beautiful new cycle path was opened that partly crosses the water. The cycle path is located in Schettersweid nature reserve.
Get into the Christmas spirit with the various Christmas concerts in our villages! From pop to classical music.
A Tulip tree was planted today at Texel's town hall in honour of writer Jan Wolkers (81), who died in 2007.
Did you know that three Texel restaurants are participating in the Culinary Wadden Weeks? Here's how you can join in and taste the Wadden.
1 January 2024, the price of boat trips to the Wadden Islands will be increased. Only the crossing to Texel will keep the same price!
The music video for Gone to the Beach 'Tessel' has 30,000 views. That's why the band members received a gold record!
On 12 August 2023, the fishermen's memorial was unveiled during the HavenVistijn.
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