The notebook of Texel
Take the time the ocean takes.
Large island of the Wadden Sea, between dunes, beaches, villages, birds and northern lighthouse.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Island · Coast · Nature · Countryside
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Texel
Large island of the Wadden Sea, between dunes, beaches, villages, birds and northern lighthouse.
Headlights of Texel, Ecomare and De Slufter give Texel's most telling landmarks. Together, they form a destination where island landscapes, the coastline, natural spaces and the countryside meet, with atmospheres that change over the course of the stages rather than a single uniform decor.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: ferry has forecast and frequent wind. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Texel Lighthouse
- Ecomare
- De Slufter
- Den Burg
Before you choose
- Ferry has planned
- Frequent wind
- Useful car or bicycle
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Phare
Phare de Texel
The Phare de Texel serves as a landscaped and narrative landmark: clear architecture, walking by the water and extensive views of the island. The crossing around the site works better when you leave the orientation guided by the sea rather than by a list of stages.
Natural reserve
De Slufter
De Slufter is a rare opening in the dunes of Texel, where the North Sea still enters through the channels and dirty meadows. Depending on the tide and season, the place changes color between vase, razed herbs and sea lavender flowers, with birds often visible on wetlands.
Nature centre
Ecomare
Ecomare develops an informational experience: observation, conservation and circulation thought to keep the eye on. We take advantage of the variations of atmosphere by combining indoor rooms and outdoor routes, especially when the weather imposes a more flexible rate.
Village
Den Burg
Den Burg offers a compact living centre, made up of close facades and small active streets. The place gains to be crossed on foot to perceive the continuity between buildings, squares and uses, far from the only panoramic lines.
Practical tips
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