Culture on Texel

... 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

... 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

...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

...operate in a search game or a puzzle. And all, of course, from materials washed up by the sea. The Museum Gallery offers an amusing and informative day for young and old, with good weather as well as bad weather.

Location: Burgwal 20, Den Burg  

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

...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

... 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

... 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

... 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

...beautiful (Murano) glass, African art, various prints by Jan Mankes and oil paints by Blok v/d Velden to be seen. Opening hours Thursday to Sunday from 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm and by appointment.

Location: Klif 27, Den Hoorn

 ....The Second World War has left its marks on the old walls of the lighthouse, where the shooting holes are still visible. The lighthouse known to be the landmark of Texel.

Location: Vuurtorenweg 184, De Cocksdorp

... 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 30th of April except if that is a Sunday, when it is on 29th of April.

Locatie: Multiple Locations

 ...a variety of movies about ship strandings and beach combing. At the end of your visit, the little museums café is the perfect place to come to rest while the children can play on the big playground.

Location: Pontweg 141 A, De Koog

... 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

... 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

...the new residents of Ecomare: The seal sanctuary has recently gotten two ringed seals. Can you spot the differences between this seal and the common seal?  

 ... 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

... 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

 ... 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

... 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 number of themes come back every year: Texel landscapes, floral beauty, herring tradition and bronze statues of birds. In addition, a large variety can be seen on the hundred-work wall and workshops are organised.

Location: Brink 14, De Koog  

The coastal landscape is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for both artists. The timeless elements that surround the island: water, clouds, wind and currents they each translate into paint or clay in their own way.

Location: Postweg 72, De Cocksdorp

... The programme will be adapted to the level of the participants. Of course, your creativity will also be nourished with delicacies from Texel. Check the current workshop dates on the website.