Texel’s hotspot for beach lovers and conviviality.
At De Koog you will find a lively beach that is ideal for those who love coziness and entertainment. Here the beach is wide, clean and easily accessible. The area is popular with families, sunbathers and water sports enthusiasts. After a day at the beach you can walk straight into the seaside resort for an ice cream or dinner. Enjoy the sun, the vibrant beach life and the many beach pavilions where you can eat and drink.
Come see seals, seabirds and other marine animals at the Ecomare seal sanctuary. Learn all about life in the Wadden and North Sea and nature on Texel.
Texel, an island in the Wadden Sea, offers excellent surfing spots for both beginners and advanced surfers.
You will find this bakery in a hidden spot in De Koog. Wouter bakes sourdough bread, croissants and sweet treats here every weekend. A nice place to pick up sandwiches or to enjoy a cup of coffee with something delicious. You can also have breakfast here!
Enjoy the taste of Texel. At restaurant Oudeland Texel, the dishes are prepared sustainably and locally.
Beachcombers are concerned with everything that is found on the beach. Many of these finds can be admired in the interactive Maritime and Beachcombers Museum Flora.
Paal 17 is the most famous beach on Texel and the location for events such as the Ronde om Texel and SunBeats Festival.
