Hotel near Airport Texel - Van der Valk Hotel Texel - De Koog

Located 5 kilometers northeast of the village of De Koog and a 10-minute drive from the hotel is Airport Texel. In addition to the Teso ferry service, which sails multiple times a day from Den Helder to Texel and back, you can also reach the island of Texel by plane. Texel International Airport has two runways that are 1,115 meters and 630 meters long. There are approximately 26,000 flight movements from the airport each year, with air travelers coming from different countries. Are you a fan of small airplanes? Then you can indulge in airplane spotting during a pleasant afternoon! You can also take a sightseeing flight above Texel from the Texel airport.

Texel from above

Is it your dream to one day jump out of an airplane? 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. For a skydiving course, training, parachute jump, or tandem jump, Paracentrum Texel is the place to be! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced skydiver, you can turn to Paracentrum Texel. With over 35 years of experience, you can make your first parachute jump or tandem jump with peace of mind. Seize the opportunity and book the parachute jump you have been thinking about for so long during your stay on Texel and enjoy the view of Texel from the sky!

Would you like to view the entire island from the air, enjoy the beautiful scenery, but prefer not to make a parachute jump? Then opt for a glider flight in a glider or a sightseeing flight with Tessel Air! You can choose a sightseeing flight of 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes, and the pilot will explain what you see from the air. A wonderful experience during your holiday on Texel!

Explore the possibilities from a parachute jump or sightseeing flight above Texel.

Aviation & war museum

Have you become curious about the history of Texel Airport? Then visit the Aviation & War Museum.This museum is located on the grounds of Texel Airport and focuses on the consequences of World War II on Texel and the history of aviation. In the museum, you can read about the air war over Texel, the Georgian Uprising, and the Atlantic Wall, among other things.