It is hot on the mainland. Do you want to avoid the heat? On Texel, the temperature is always just a few degrees lower, and the sea, wind, and shade provide cooling. We give you 8 tips to cool down on hot summer days.

1. Swim in the sea

On Texel, the shortest route to cooling off is the beach. You can swim along almost the entire North Sea coast of Texel. To swim safely, preferably choose a supervised beach access point and look out for the lifeguard flags.

2. Hop on a speedboat

On the water, warm weather immediately feels different. With the Bruuzer, you sail across the Wadden Sea towards the North Sea in a powerboat. The boat has a top speed of 75 kilometers per hour. Sop-Speedy is also a refreshing choice: this speedboat sails to the sandbanks at approximately 70 kilometers per hour. You can easily reserve tickets via our website.

3. Cool off in the pool

Swimming pool Molenkoog in Den Burg is an outdoor pool with three pools, a slide, and a sunbathing lawn. At Swimming Pool De Krim in De Cocksdorp, you can swim both indoors and outdoors, with slides, a wild water ride, rapids, and a water playground for small children. Of course, you can also book accommodation with swimming facilities.

4. Watch a movie at Cinema Texel

In the heat of the day, a cinema seat is a great place to be. Cinema Texel in Den Burg has two screens and shows movies daily. You can get out of the sun for a while and then walk straight back into the center of Den Burg for a drink on a terrace.

5. Seek the coolness of a museum

A museum is a logical choice if you want to get out of the sun for a bit. At Museum Kaap Skil in Oudeschild, you can learn more about shipping, fishing, and finds from shipwrecks. Maritime and Beachcomber Museum Flora is also a nice place on a warm day. In this museum, you will find, among other things, a colorful collection of objects that have washed ashore on the beach of Texel over the past 75 years.

6. Go bowling, laser tag, or play indoor minigolf

Want to do something without standing in the sun? At Holiday Park De Krim in De Cocksdorp, you can go bowling, play indoor laser tag, or play indoor minigolf. Great fun with children or teenagers during the hottest part of the day. Check the times in advance, as they vary by activity.

7. Book a brewery tour

Want to get out of the sun for a bit and still do something Texel-related? During a brewery tour, you will learn how Texel beer is made and finish with a tasting. In the calendar, you will find tours at Texelse Bierbrouwerij, Tesselaar Familiebrouwerij, Brouwerij Stokerij Texel, and Brouwerij De Boei.

8. Feel the shade in De Dennen

De Dennen is a large forest area between Den Hoorn and De Koog. Here, you walk or cycle largely under the trees—nice and cool! Choose a short route and then continue to the beach for a swim, visit Ecomare, or grab a drink on a terrace in De Koog.

Come cool down

Texel is a great idea, especially on hot days: the sea is close by, the wind helps, and there is plenty to do in cool spots, both indoors and outdoors. Step aboard the boat and feel the difference as soon as you step onto the island.

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