Texel, Netherlands
Top things to do in Texel
15 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.
Texel
Texel is a Dutch Wadden Island known for its beaches, nature reserves, and quaint villages like Den Burg and De Koog.
Den Burg
Den Burg is Texel's main town, featuring historic buildings, lively shopping streets, and a central square with cafés.
De Koog
De Koog is a lively seaside resort on Texel, known for its wide sandy beaches, dune landscapes, and abundance of shops, restaurants, and accommodations.
Dutch Navy Museum
The Dutch Navy Museum in Den Helder showcases the history of the Royal Netherlands Navy with interactive exhibits, historic ships, and a submarine you can tour.
HNLMS Schorpioen
HNLMS Schorpioen is a 19th-century ram turret ship preserved as a museum, part of the Dutch Navy Museum in Den Helder, offering a glimpse into ironclad naval warfare.
HNLMS Tonijn
Explore a decommissioned Dutch submarine, now a museum on Texel offering a rare look into underwater naval life.
HNLMS Abraham Crijnssen (1936)
Step aboard a WWII-era minesweeper, one of the last surviving ships of its kind, now a museum in Den Helder near Texel.
Fort Harssens
Discover a 19th-century fortress part of the Den Helder defense line, now a park and cultural venue on Texel.
Marsdiep
A tidal strait between Texel and Den Helder known for strong currents and ferry routes.
Oudeschild
A historic fishing village on Texel with a marina, museums, and traditional charm.
Oosterend
A picturesque village on Texel known for its traditional architecture and tranquil atmosphere.
Den Hoorn, North Holland
Den Hoorn is a quaint village on Texel with a historic church and serene rural atmosphere.
De Waal
De Waal is a quiet agricultural village on Texel, known for its traditional farmhouses and relaxed pace of life.
Palmwood shipwreck
The Palmwood shipwreck is a historic diving site off Texel, where a 17th-century Dutch East India Company ship rests on the seabed.
Duinen van Texel National Park
Explore vast dunes, pristine beaches, and diverse wildlife in this protected national park on Texel island.
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