Sheep

Indeed, it’s true: Texel has about the same number of sheep as inhabitants! About 14,000 of each live on the island. In the spring they are joined by thousands of lambs. Especially the young lambs that go outside for the first time are great to watch. All frolicking and jumping through the meadow. Most sheep farmers are located on the Old Land of Texel. Will you come to the island to see for yourself how the lambs frolic?

Twee lammetjes in de wei VVV Texel fotograaf Justin Sinner

Watch lambs at Easter

During Easter, many lambs frolic in the pasture on the island. It is great to see the young lambs that go outside for the first time. Will you also come

Webcam lambs on Texel

About 22,000 lambs are born on Texel every spring. View the images of the lambs in the barn of Schapenboerderij Texel here.

The Texel sheep

The sheep breed of Texel is called Texelaar. A Texelaar has an expressive head and is a medium-sized, generously built sheep.

Activities on the sheep island of Texel

Texel is a real sheep island. Many fun activities are organized around the Texel sheep and newborn lambs. View them here.

The wonders of Texel wool

Have you ever noticed how well-groomed sheep farmers' hands look? Wool naturally contains lanolin, a wool grease with a nourishing effect. Sheep wool is

Schapen in de sneeuw op de Hoge Berg VVV Texel

Don’t sheep ever get cold?

Even in winter there are sheep in the meadow on Texel. Do you wonder if the sheep are not cold when they are in the meadow in the winter? Sheep walk on

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