Texel

The largest island in the Wadden Islands, where dunes, beaches, seals, and migratory birds form a relaxing island holiday.

Texel is the largest and most populous island in the Dutch Wadden Islands, with North Sea beaches and dunes on the west side and the Wadden Sea on the east. Dunes of Texel National Park and De Slufter salt marsh are havens for birdwatching and hiking, while Ecomare offers insights into marine life. Den Burg is the island's main town, De Koog is close to the beach, and Oudeschild harbor and the Kaap Skil Museum showcase maritime and fishing traditions. Spring to autumn is the best time for cycling around the island, with summer being the busiest season. It is about a 20-minute ferry ride from Den Helder.

Destinations

• Texel

Itineraries

• Wadden Sea Islands & Friesland Northern Route – Cross the Afsluitdijk to connect Texel, the Eleven Cities water towns, Schiermonnikoog, and Groningen.
• Grand Netherlands Loop Self-Drive Tour – A comprehensive loop around the Netherlands, from canal cities to islands, northern water towns, the Hoge Veluwe, and h…