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Good news for everyone who loves great stories, interesting history and a nice walk: our sixth historical walking route is here!
Brand new pavilions and old familiar spots. It has been wonderfully sunny here for weeks on end, time to visit one of Texel's beach pavilions!
Whereas there used to be around 14,000 sheep roaming Texel, there are now only around 9,000 left. That is why a ‘rescue plan’ is being drawn up.
Enjoy the fresh Texel air! Thanks to the salty sea breeze and open landscape, the air quality on Texel is better than on the mainland.
Since 2022, KWbN and VVV Texel have been jointly promoting walking on the island. With success: the number of walkers has increased
The car parks at Jan Ayeslag (Paal 12) and Westerslag (Paal 15) will get a major refurbishment. This means less nuisance from sand and water.
Have you heard of the spectacled eider? This unusual duck belongs in the icy waters of Alaska and eastern Siberia. And suddenly there was one on Texel!
Kook Atelier Op Oost has been ranked 77 in this year's prestigious We're Smart Green Guide, the international guide to conscious and plant-based gastronomy
Born on Texel, Christiaan Verbeek is a composer and pianist. He made the beautiful album Texelodes, which has been available to listen to since November.
At the Dutch catering awards 2024/2025, three Texel catering establishments have won prizes. They are De Smulpot, De Slock and Hart van Texel.
Recently, you can buy a unique coffee mug on the boat to Texel. These sustainable cups complement the disposable paper cups.
Check this page to see if there is currently a smoking and open fire ban on Texel
Dutch cyclists have completed more than 46,000 surveys. In doing so, Texel was named the fastest rising municipality!
Volg de voetbalwedstrijden tijdens het EK op Texel
Texel walking network coming soon
In playground 't Vierkante Stuk in De Dennen, you will find recently hidden nature tasks of ten animals from Texel. Discover nature with all your senses!
In May 2024, a beautiful new cycle path was opened that partly crosses the water. The cycle path is located in Schettersweid nature reserve.
Get into the Christmas spirit with the various Christmas concerts in our villages! From pop to classical music.
A Tulip tree was planted today at Texel's town hall in honour of writer Jan Wolkers (81), who died in 2007.
Did you know that three Texel restaurants are participating in the Culinary Wadden Weeks? Here's how you can join in and taste the Wadden.
1 January 2024, the price of boat trips to the Wadden Islands will be increased. Only the crossing to Texel will keep the same price!
The music video for Gone to the Beach 'Tessel' has 30,000 views. That's why the band members received a gold record!
On 12 August 2023, the fishermen's memorial was unveiled during the HavenVistijn.
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