Covered wagon ride over the Hoge Berg with 'Kikkertsparadise Puur Texel'

Discover the Hoge Berg nature reserve with a covered wagon tour! Coachman Martin has lived here almost all his life, since 1959 he has known this unique area. During the 2.5-hour trip, you drive over one of the most beautiful parts of Texel, the Hoge Berg. This authentic tour goes along old farms, beautiful country roads and through sheep herds. You come to pieces of nature where you are normally not allowed to go, with the most beautiful views and views! There will be a stop along the way for coffee/tea with something sweet. Martin grew up among horses. There was no tractor back then and all the work was done with horses. 'Kikkertsparadise Puur Texel' has been breeding fjord horses since 1959 and nowadays they occasionally have foals. In addition, Martin and Ellen have a sheep farm and can tell a lot about it. Times: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM. There is no wagon tour from February to the end of April. Costs: adult € 22.50 p.p. Child 3-12 years € 12.50. Child under 3 years free. Due to the limited space only dogs less than 40 kg. are allowed. Dogs are free. Rent the entire covered wagon? That is possible, please contact Kikkertsparadise Puur Texel. Please note: there is a minimum number of participants for this tour. In case of too few participants or bad weather, you will be informed in advance whether the tour can take place. The explanation is mainly given in Dutch and partly in German/English. 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

  • 16 to 20 persons

  • Den Burg

  • Tickets via VVV, Tours, and Nature

  • all ages, wheelchair accessible, and pets


Location

Starting point: Westergeest 7, 1791 LJ Den Burg.


Important to know

The covered wagon ride is subject to sufficient participation and/or weather conditions. The tour is pet and wheelchair friendly, but please advise in advance. Mainly in Dutch, partly in German/English.


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Kikkertsparadise Puur Texel

Kikkertsparadise Puur Texel

In the beautiful Hoge Berg area you will find 'Puur Texel' (formerly Kikkertsparadise), the starting point for a covered wagon trip across the oldest part of Texel. Unique area Discover this beautiful area from the covered wagon, pulled by Fjord horses. A trip with the covered wagon offers you the opportunity to discover this sheep area from a different side. The tour goes over country roads, through meadows and even through areas where you are normally not allowed to go. Especially during the spring, when the lambs are born, the Hoge Berg area is beautiful. If you are an experienced rider, it is possible to ride behind the covered wagon on the back of a Fjord horse. The trip takes 2.5 hours and on the way there is time for coffee or tea with something sweet. Groups Do you have a party or group outing planned? It is also possible to make a trip with the covered wagon of 'Puur Texel'.

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