The most fun activities on Texel Island
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Area around Texel
Texel Beer Brewery
Island flavors
Craving a true Texel taste experience? Discover how the famous Texel beer is brewed in the old dairy factory in Oudeschild.
Mountain biking on Texel
Sporty
Looking for adventure in nature? Explore Texel's dunes, forests, and coastline through challenging and surprising mountain bike trails.
Seal Watching
Wild nature
Curious about how seals experience winter on Texel? Spot these animals along the Wadden Sea or during a winter excursion.
Cinema Texel
a night out
Texel offers plenty of adventure and relaxation, but sometimes the weather is not on your side. No worries! In case of rain or wind, there are still plenty of things to do. How about a lovely relaxing afternoon or evening at Cinema Texel? The place on the island to enjoy the latest movies in a cozy, warm atmosphere when the weather is bad.
Sommeltjespad Expedition
Family and Children's Fun
Behind our hotel, in the nature of the Dunes of Texel National Park, lies the Sommeltjespad: a discovery trail for young children in the forest. Along the 1.5-kilometer walking route, children can search for Sommeltjes. But look around carefully and discover much more than just stone figures!
Day trip to Vlieland
Island hopping
Have you always wanted to island hop between the Dutch Wadden Islands? Then, during your stay on Texel, visit Vlieland! In the high season, you can take the ferry 'De Vriendschap' as a pedestrian for a one-way trip or day trip from Texel to Vlieland and/or vice versa.
Rent a bicycle or E-chopper
on the way
Do you want to enjoy cycling during your holiday on Texel? Then rent a bike at Van der Valk Hotel Texel-De Koog. Or hop on your own bike that you brought along. The island has a total of 140 kilometers of bike paths. Cycling on Texel is therefore the ultimate way to not miss anything of the beautiful island!
The Food Forest Texel
Sustainable and local
From guests, we often heard that the Food Forest Texel is a super fun place to visit. It made us so curious that we decided to take a look ourselves. We can indeed confirm: the Food Forest Texel is really worth a visit!
Cheese Farm Wezenspyk
Texel Taste
Especially for the cheese lovers among us.. Cheese farm Wezenspyk is a must-visit during your stay on Texel. Located 7 kilometers away from our hotel, this farm allows you to taste the true flavor of Texel!
Mudflat hiking on Texel
UNESCO World Heritage
Texel, the largest Dutch Wadden Island, attracts tourists not only because of its beautiful beaches and cozy villages, but also because of a unique experience that draws nature lovers and adventurers: mudflat hiking. This special phenomenon offers a glimpse into a world that is normally hidden beneath the water surface of the Wadden Sea.
Texel Airport
High above Texel
Is it your dream to jump out of an airplane someday? Do you want to cross off a unique and unforgettable experience from your bucket list? Located 8 kilometers from the hotel, at Texel airport, you will find Paracentrum Texel.
Texel Sheep Farm
Texel's rural life
Curious about what real Texel farm life looks like? At the Sheep Farm Texel, you can cuddle with lambs, discover different sheep breeds, and enjoy fun activities for the whole family.
Texel Zoo
Animals and Nature
Looking for a fun outing during your stay at Van der Valk Texel? Be sure to visit Texel ZooThis special zoo, located in Oosterend, is a unique place where nature and adventure come together. Texel Zoo is the destination for young and old who want to enjoy a versatile animal world and impressive flora.
Skydiving on Texel
High above Texel
If you are looking for an unforgettable experience full of adrenaline and adventure, then skydiving on Texel is exactly what you are looking for. The largest Dutch Wadden Island not only offers beautiful landscapes and peaceful beaches, but also the opportunity to literally jump out of a plane and soar above the North Sea like a bird.
The Texel summer bucket list
Summer on Texel
The Texel summer bucket list: what to do on Texel in the summer?
6 of the most fun things to do in the summer on Texel!
The Texel winter bucket list
Winter on Texel
The Texel winter bucket list: what to do on Texel in the winter?
6 of the most fun things to do on Texel in the winter.
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