Discover the museums sights and attractions
Ecomare
Museum
During your stay at Van der Valk Hotel Texel-De Koog, a visit to Ecomare Texel cannot be missed. Ecomare is located near our hotel and the popular beach entrance pole 17. At Ecomare, you can admire seals, porpoises, and dozens of other sea creatures up close in the outdoor and indoor pools.
Museum Kaap Skil
Museum
Visit Museum Kaap Skil and discover the maritime history of Texel! Here you can view various unique exhibitions. There is plenty to discover about the history of fishing, shipping, and beachcombing. In the open-air museum, you will find authentically furnished fisherman's houses, a blacksmith shop, bakery, and a museum shop.
Lighthouse Texel
attraction
Did you know that the Texel lighthouse is the only lighthouse in the Netherlands where you can see the sea from three sides? The 47-meter high tower is located at the most dangerous sea passage in the Netherlands. On a clear day, one can see the UNESCO World Heritage site Wadden Sea, Vlieland, Wieringen, and Den Helder.
Bunker Den Helder
attraction
During the Second World War, hundreds of bunkers were built in the current National Park Dunes of Texel. Along the Dutch coast, remnants of the Atlantic Wall can be found. You can visit the remains of a bunker in Den Helder and the bunkers on Texel, combined with a stay at the Van der Valk hotel on Texel.
Texel Sheep Farm
Museum
Texel is famous for its many sheep. They can be seen everywhere on the island! At the Texel Sheep Farm, visitors can cuddle lambs and learn more about sheep farming and farm life: from shearing sheep, herding sheep to seeing old milk machines.
Maritime and Beachcombers Museum
Museum
Discover the maritime present and past, listen to the beachcombers' stories, watch fun videos, marvel at the many washed-up items. In the Maritime and Beachcombing Museum, you will see the rich history of beachcombing in pictures and sound.
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