On the road with the sheep farmer

Come to Schapenbedrijf De Waddel with the family and take on the role of a sheep farmer! Around 3.30 pm you are expected at the farm for the work meeting, it is then 'koppiestied' (time for a cup of coffee). You can go with the quad to the top of De Hoge Berg. The farmer tells about the landscape, the sheep and nature. Then you help feed the sheep and lambs. You drive over the plots and give each couple something to eat. The sheep rejoice at this moment, you will see how happy they are! Then feed the pigs and chickens on the farm. You can then (in the summer) watch the sheep milking. At the end of the afternoon the farmer will wave you goodbye again. Times: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM (during holidays and on other days on request). See calendar below for current days and times. Costs: € 80.00 for one family/group (max. five people). Tickets are available, click on 'View times' to book. Can't do this? Then call +31222 314 741 or visit the VVV Texel shop.

Practical

  • Den Burg

  • Tickets via VVV, Nature, and Field trips

  • all ages


Location

This activity takes place at Schapenbedrijf De Waddel. Westergeest 4, 1791 LJ Den Burg.


Important to know

This activity is for one family / group (max. five people). Do you bring clothes that can get dirty and that are adapted to the weather? There may be overalls and boots on the farm.


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Schapenbedrijf De Waddel

Schapenbedrijf De Waddel

At De Waddel cloche farm (from 1625) at the foot of the Hoge Berg, the farm shop and fresh and frozen vending machines sell raw milk sheep's cheese and real Texel lamb. feeding sheep All kinds of fun and educational activities are also organised, such as guided tours, tastings and knapsack tours. You can also go once with the farmer to feed the sheep. During the activities you can enjoy the sheep and the iconic landscape De Hoge Berg. This sloping area, with garden walls, gullies and sheep sheds, is the oldest part of Texel. Attention for landscape and animals At De Waddel they love this landscape and it is natural for them to take good care of it. They also work in a nature-inclusive way and as circular as possible. The sheep are outside all year round and the lambs are raised with their mothers. Some of the sheep are milked from May to October. They make sheep's cheese from the milk in the traditional way. De Waddel is a member of Slow Food, a worldwide organization that is committed to preserving traditional cuisine and a good, clean and fair food system. Would you like to spend an afternoon with the sheep farmer or take a walk with tasting on the Hoge Berg? Tickets for this are available via this website, view our agenda via 'What's on'.

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