De Mok
A shallow bay and wetland at Texel’s southern tip, facing the Wadden Sea. Mudflats stretch wide at low tide, making it a great spot for birdwatching and for watching the sun set over Den Helder.
De Mok Bay lies on the southern tip of Texel, west of the ferry terminal. It is a semi-enclosed shallow bay that was once a naval training ground, surrounded by salt marsh and dunes. At low tide, extensive mudflats emerge and attract large numbers of waders such as Eurasian oystercatchers and black-tailed godwits. In migration season, thousands of waterbirds can be seen, and seals often appear at the mouth of the bay. The embankment path along the bay leads to De Hors, and in the evening you can look out over Den Helder and the Wadden Sea as the sun sets. Admission is free. It is about 10 minutes by bike from Den Hoorn.
Opening hours
All day