The dunes of Texel is a varied landscape with lots of wet dune valleys between dry dunes, forests, heaths, salt marshes and a vast beach area. Many plant and animal species have found their place in this diverse area. The expanse of sea and beach, the seclusion of forests and the vast dunes make the Dunes of Texel National Park a beautiful area to visit and a valuable area to protect.

Climb Texel's iconic red lighthouse. A spiral staircase takes you up all six floors of the tower. All the way to the top, you are at 47 metres high! The Texel Lighthouse is the only lighthouse in the Netherlands where you can look out over the sea on three sides.

See, taste and discover what makes the specialty beers of Texel so special. Come find out with a tour of the brew house where you can see the big copper boilers and more! The tour concludes with a tasting of Texel beers.

Ecomare is a natural history museum, a seal sanctuary, an aquarium and a bird sanctuary. Ecomare is located in the National Park 'Dunes of Texel'. This is the centre for the Wadden Sea and North Sea on Texel. You can all learn about the different animals, the nature on Texel, the Wadden Sea and the North Sea and about the influence of man in this area.

The Self-Picking Garden is a horticultural farm where you can pick your own fruit and flowers. In the farm shop, they sell products directly from the garden, such as jam and lemonade syrup.

For anyone who wishes to know more about the fascinating history of the Royal Netherlands Navy the Naval Museum is just the place to go. In the permantent exhibition the visitor can follow the development of the naval vessel, be introduced to various naval heroes.

The biggest Kart Circuit of Texel is 525 m long and 7 m wide. During the summer season, part of this go-kart circuit is designed as a children's go-kart track (8 - 12 year). Apart from karting, you’ll find there is still much more to do on the circuit park. In short, if you visit karting circuit park Texel you definitely not regret it!

Has sky diving always been your ultimate dream? At Texel Airport, Paracentrum Texel and Tessel Air have been major attractions for over 35 years. Book a tandem sky dive or an air tour via Kustpark Texel and enjoy the experience of a lifetime. More information is available at the Kustpark Texel reception desk.

A shrimp cutter will take you up the Wadden Sea to fish shrimp. The shrimp are cooked on board and you can taste them right then and there. During the two hour tour you will be told about all manner of life that lives in the Wadden Sea. On the way back the boat will pass places known for seals to be resting there. Giving you a chance to snap some unique photos!

Right next to the beautiful vast dunes lies Golf Course De Texelse. Golf is a great sport for both young and old. During a round of golf in the fresh outdoors of Texel you can put your mind at ease! Golf Course De Texelse has several packages for the beginning and advanced golfer.

Feel like exploring the De Koog area by bike? On Fietsnetwerk.nl, it's really easy to put together a biking route that matches your personal preferences. The special Fietsnetwerk App has great tips for on the way: wonderful stopping places, beautiful sights to see, and great restaurants. Then at the end of the day, you return satisfied to your holiday home having had a fantastic bike tour!

Did you know that Texel was once the centre of world trade? From the Reede van Texel, trading ships sailed to all parts of the world. At Museum Kaap Skil, you will discover all about it. Marvel at divers' finds from ancient shipwrecks on the seabed. The 17th-century Palmwood wreck even contained a fantastically preserved silk dress. A unique masterpiece!