Prawn fishing and seal-watching - Oudeschild
On a two-hour sailing trip from the port of Oudeschild, the skipper will tell all about the catch while the ship sails along sandbanks where you can see seals enjoying the sun
Farmyard/stables - De Krim, De Cocksdorp
From Easter until the autumn holidays, our farm has goats, chickens, rabbits and other animals roaming free. Your children can also ride a pony here. You lead the pony during the walk. You hold onto him using a rope attached to the bridle.
Landgoed de Bonte Belevenis - Den Hoorn
As well as the craft centre, you will also find a tearoom, playground, orchard, insect garden, educational petting zoo, and much, much more...
Cinema Texel - De Cocksdorp / Den Burg
At our holiday park you can see most films in the De Kiekendief cinema with DTS sound system. The cinema in Den Burg is open all year round.
Open-topped bus - Texel
Experience Texel from a real open-top bus. A Texel guide will tell you all about the island and you will really see the best spots during this 2.5 hour round trip.
Ecomare - De Koog
A visit to Ecomare and the accompanying seal and bird sanctuary is a fun and educational trip! Ecomare is the centre for the Wadden and North Sea on Texel. Seal feeding times are at 11 am and 3 pm.
Wagon ride from De Waal
A skilled coachman and a Texel guide take you through the old country of Texel and carry you safely through a green, undulating landscape full of surprises. Fun for all ages!
Maritiem Jutters Museum - Oudeschild
Go on a voyage of discovery through the rich history of the East India Company on Texel. Step into a sunken shipwreck! Listen as a real beachcomber lets you into the secrets and dangers of a comber’s life on Texel.
Juttersplezier - De Cocksdorp
From the spring half-term to the autumn half-term, Maarten Boon’s Juttersplezier – drawn by two large horses – rides from the lighthouse for a trip across the sands. Along the way, Maarten might give away some of his secrets! There’s a beachcomber’s coffee stop on the way.
Karting Texel - De Koog
The largest karting circuit on Texel is 525 metres long and 7 metres wide. Part of the track is set up as a kid’s track during the summer season (8 to 12 years). As well as karting there’s plenty more to do on the circuit park.
Air Museum – Texel Airfield
A visit to the Air Museum Texel is not to be missed!
Fly through the history of air travel and see reminders of Texel’s wartime past. We wish you a pleasant flight in the PH-LMT!
Motor gliding – Texel Airfield
After a brief instruction, you will fly with an experience pilot/instructor for 30 minutes above Texel. If you’ve always wanted to find out what motor gliding is like, this is your chance. This could be the start of a new hobby! Available from mid-April to mid-October. Krim guests receive a substantial discount!
Nordic Walking
There’s no two ways about it, Nordic Walking has become a huge trend. It’s a sport that trains the body intensively with a low risk of injury. This sport is a lot of fun to learn or practise under expert supervision.
De Noordkroon sheep farm - Near Den Burg
In the handsomely decorated sheep barn at De Noordkroon, Renske will show you the world of the Texel sheep. The ‘Wolvet’ theatre show is a unique performance by 1 farmer and 50 sheep. The sheep farmer, Renske and the sheep play themselves. Fun for young and old!
Texel Airfield - De Cocksdorp
A visit to Texel Airfield is fun excursion. This airfield has take-off and landing strips made of grass. You can enjoy viewing the air traffic, parachutists and Air Museum here. You can also go on a round trip over Texel. There are also opportunities for a parachute jump. Krim guests receive a good discount on round trips and certain jumps.
De Vriendschap - De Cocksdorp
How about a day out on Vlieland, or seal-watching? (from mid-April to late September). The boat departs from the jetty at post 33. On board you can enjoy the view of the mudflats. Half an hour later you are on Vlieland where the Vliehorsexpres (a sort of truck) takes you to the 'Posthuys'. From here, you can explore Vlieland on foot or bike.
Sommeltjes path / A walk for children - De Koog
A challenging walk for small children in the woods of De Dennen. There are all sorts of things to discover along the way. From an owl in a tree to sommeltjes living under tree roots. According to legend, the sommeltjes are goblins. The sommeltjes were used to frighten naughty 18th-century children. Start: Pelikaanweg near De Koog.
Labora ice cream farm - De Cocksdorp
Surrounded by fields, near De Krim is the Texel ice cream farm, Labora. Here, fresh milk and cream are processed into delicious ice cream products. Only natural ingredients are used and no colourings or preservatives are used. That’s what gives the ice cream its full, creamy taste! You can sample the ice cream at the farm or take it away with you.
Zelfpluktuin - Oudeschild
The Zelfpluktuin is a pick-your-own fruit and flower garden. It is open from mid-May once the first strawberries are ripe until the autumn half-term holiday.
Library - Den Burg
The library of Texel allows you to take out holiday membership!
Cultural History Museum Texel - De Waal
The Cultural History Museum Texel is situated in a unique traditional farmhouse, where one can still find the agricultural heritage of the old Texel. Admire the authentic carts, old agricultural machinery and impressive carriages, and see how milk and cheese used to be produced.
