Culture on Texel

... the lighthouse symbolises Texel perfectly. While the views are impressive, the climb to them are poignant too: here, the traces of the Second World War are still visible.  

Location: Vuurtorenweg 184, De Cocksdorp

... A veritable Broadway, where every “theatre” becomes a venue for an amazing performance. More than 30 living rooms and garages are transformed into real, tiny theatres. Get refreshments between performances from street-food stalls.

Location: Den Hoorn

...From chicken runs to greenhouses: have a look. The cows are milked daily in the shed and ice-cream maker Fabrizio turns it into awesome creamy ice-cream. Come for a look and a taste! 

Location: Hoornderweg 46, Den Burg

 ... are a perfect place for shopping. Its charming centre has lots of cosy restaurants and sidewalk cafés and a market on Monday morning. Climb the highest church tower for views of the whole island!

Location: Den Burg

... when people lit fires to chase away the winter sprites to make way for the spirits of spring and summer. The Meierblis is held on 30 April except if that is a Sunday, when it is on 29 April.

Locatie: Multiple Locations

... you can admire artwork, watch cabaret and theatre shows, listen to a range artists performing live but the real highlight is Sommeltjespop, the music festival.

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... various demonstrations and activities, including a tractor show, a gooseherd, a wood artist and much more. The youngest visitors can visit the petting farm.

Location: Kerkstraat 4-6 Den Hoorn

... you can watch and listen to great shows, demonstrations and music performed by these creative sailors in Den Burg and Oudeschild. It’s enchanting!

Location: Multiple locations

... Stroll past the fish stalls at HavenVistijn and how the various species are related. Sample freshly fried or smoked fish, take part in an activity or sail with the lifeboat crew.

Location: Oudeschild

... its own traditions for Ouwe Sunderklaas. Exciting events of the past year are relived by villagers in fancy dress. Afterwards, everyone reveals his or her identity and shares a drink on the streets.

Locatie: Multiple Locations

  ... not-to-be-missed event if you are visiting Texel. 

Location: Multiple Locations

... is famous at home and abroad. Many visitors come a few days early to select the sheep at the farm. The sheep are sold in the traditional way: by slapping hands!

Location: Groeneplaats, Den Burg

... Roadstead, the most important anchorage of the Golden Age, in the award-winning entrance. This living museum features interactive exhibitions as well as crafts, beach-combing stories and workshops.

Location: Heemskerckstraat 9, Oudeschild

 ... a cosy wolboet. You’ll be tucked in under a soft sheepswool blanket and left to dream while the natural lotion in the wool does its work. Wool baths are an ancient custom among farmers. 

Location: Postweg 134, De Cocksdorp

... houses on Texel. Stepping into the house is like stepping back in time. See and feel how people once lived. Read Aagje Luijten’s moving letters to her husband who sailed with the East India Company. 

Location: Kogerstraat 1, Den Burg

... than just a museum. It’s a combination of landscape, history and silence. The total footpath is 8.5 kilometres, but you can choose to take the shorter, 3-km route.

Location: Hoornderweg 29, Den Burg

... is full of charming farms and old houses, so it’s worth well a visit. Waalenburg, the polder next to the village, is home to lots of birds. The shallow pools are great for skating in winter.

Location: De Waal

... paints a picture of Texel’s cultural past. It features a fine collection of carriages and tools. Listen to authentic stories and watch the blacksmith, lace-makers and spinners at work

Location: Hogereind 6, De Waal

... reminisce about your own school days. The building’s original elements are now visible. There is a focus on the history of art education and if you can squeeze onto the bench, you can draw!

Location: Postweg 72, De Cocksdorp

Fly through aviation history and experience Texel’s dramatic war memories. In April 2018, the modernised exhibition were given better explanations of the aircraft, parts and stories. 

Location: Postweg 126, De Cocksdorp

... Oudeschild was internationally renowned, thanks to the Texel Roadstead. The East India Company’s ships left from here, so the village went through a golden age. To find out more, visit Museum Kaap Skil.

Location: Oudeschild

... displays and show films on a loop about stranded ships, rescues and beach-combing. The extensive grounds also contain lots of unusual objects too.

Location: Pontweg 141 A, De Koog

...its winding, narrow streets which have attracted many artists. The village features several galleries with work by “old Texel masters”. In June, the village devotes itself to the “Long June” festival.

Location: Den Hoorn

... there are shops, restaurants and a café, bringing the village to life. A large, weekly flea market is held in the summer months. 

Location: Oosterend

... the creation of the vineyard, its grape varieties, the growth and blossoming of the vines and how wine is made. Each tour ends with a wine-tasting session.

Location: Rozendijk 32, Den Burg

... shows per month. You can have a coffee with some homemade apple-pie or lunch at De Toegift, or relax in the sun on the terrace.

Location: Klif 12, Den Hoorn