De Cocksdorp
The village at Texel’s northernmost tip, near the lighthouse and the northern beach. It offers sightseeing flights from a small airfield and seasonal ferries to Vlieland.
De Cocksdorp is a quiet, simple village founded in the 19th century after the Eierland polder was reclaimed. It serves as a base for visiting Eierland Lighthouse and the beaches at the island’s northern tip. The small Texel airfield beside the village offers sightseeing flights and skydiving, and the view of the dunes and the Wadden Sea from the air is spectacular. In summer, a small ferry called De Vriendschap sails to Vlieland, making it possible to visit the neighboring island as a day trip. The village has a supermarket, restaurants, and holiday campsites.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Eierland Lighthouse
- De Slufter
- Dunes of Texel National Park
- Oudeschild Harbour
- Texels Bierbrouwerij
- Museum Kaap Skil
- De Traanroeier
- De Koog