The seaside resort of De Koog has a cosy shopping centre, lots of lovely restaurants and entertainment facilities. From the beach, you can walk straight into the charming Dorpsstraat for a stroll, relax at a pavement café, go shopping or enjoy a delicious meal or fun day (or night) out.

Ecomare offers many things to experience such as the seal rescue station, a nature museum, an aquarium, a dune park and an observatory. Ecomare wants to playfully educate people about the importance of nature...
...and how to protect it. Especially the feedings of the seals are a highlight for young and old. Seals, porpoises, fish and birds are only some of the animals that you can find at Ecomare.
Location: Ruijslaan 92, De Koog

Texel Culinair is a three-day culinary event in the centre of De Koog. The 2020 edition cannot take place due to Corona. In order to support the participants, an alternative has been devised for March 2021.
During 'Texel Culinair Inside Edition' the participants will share their restaurant with a participant who does not have a restaurant in the street.
Location: De Koog

Galerie Posthuys presents the work of about fifty artists every Wednesday to Sunday from 11.00 to 17.00 hours. There will be solo presentations and themed exhibitions.
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

Fancy galloping through the surf along Texel’s beaches? At Elzenhof and Kikkert stables, you can ride through the woods and along the beach; the littlest ones can go on pony rides. At the stables...
... you can learn the basics of horse-riding. If you’re an experienced equestrian, you can take part in one of a whole host of activities at the stables, including rides on the beach and evening rides.
Location: Bosrandweg 252, De Koog

At Gelarie Posthuys, that is where real art is made! During the landscape painting workshop by Maurice Christo van Meijel, you can go outside to put Texel on paper….
... Think of the wonderful nature that Texel has to offer. A very nice and creative souvenir of your time on Texel! When it rains, painting is done indoors, for example in a beach pavilion.

Bird expert Klaas de Jong shows you a large variety of birds in the loveliest parts of Texel’s countryside. Calidris is specialised in customised bird-watching excursions. These safaris are suitable for...
... people who love birds and prefer small groups. Choose between a half-day and a whole day safari, a weekend and midweek. You will be collected from your holiday address.
Location: Texel

Mention Texel and beaches and dunes are the first things that come to mind. However, Texel has some beautiful woodland: De Dennen It’s great place for walks or bike rides. As well walking or biking in De Dennen...
... you can play and have picnics too. There’s a barbecue area, an MTB route and woodland playgrounds for the kids. The Alloopath is a wheelchair walk.
Location: Ruijslaan 92, De Koog

Take the Sommeltjespad through De Dennen. You’re sure to meet Sommeltjes on a lovely woodland walk; these gnomes show children the way to the playgrounds on your walk. Sommeltjes are...
... Texel’s own gnomes, who come to life at night and dance on Sommeltjesberg. In the daytime, they turn to stone and guide children along the Sommeltjespad. If you look carefully, you can Sommeltjes everywhere.
Location: Pelikaanweg, De Koog

In het Juttersmuseum vindt u interessante strandvondsten van meer dan 75 jaar geleden. Kom meer te weten over de wondere wereld van het strandjutten en ontdek wat er allemaal langs de kust van Texel te vinden is. De...
...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 Meierblis is a tradition on Texel. People get together around a large bonfire. Smaller fires are lit around the big one, so people can bake rolls, etc. The Meierblis dates from 1789…
... 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

Jan Plezier’s covered waggon tours offer lovely trips across Texel, travelling through varied landscapes with heath, moist dune valleys, dry dunes, woods and wide beaches. See Texel’s...
...countryside from a covered waggon drawn by Belgian cart horses. This 3-hour covered waggon tour takes in the wildlife areas of De Nederlanden, De Muy, De Slufter and the beach, woods and dunes.
Location: Nikadel, De Koog

De Koog is Texel’s seaside resort. It’s a bustling village, close to the beach, with lots of shops, restaurants and sidewalk cafés. Summer nights in De Koog are...
... For partying. The village also frequently hosts fun events.
Location: De Koog

Blokarts, Powerkites, Coastrafts and SUPs: Zandbank Texel has the facilities for really spectacular outdoor activities. Other options include challenging games for groups. Match your strength against...
... Texel’s elements. Race Blokart across the sand or venture out on the North Sea in a raft. If you come with a group, you can try Expedition Robinson, the Highland Games or the Myth of Texel.
Location: Ruyslaan 98, De Koog

Learn to surf on the sunniest island with the best swell in the Netherlands at Surfschool Foamball.
Try an (introductory) class or paddleboarding class and discover this great activity. Have you always...
... wanted to try surfing? Texel is the best place in the Netherlands for taking a class! Foamball’s dedicated teachers have classes at all levels, for adults and children.
Location: Paal 19, De Koog

If you’ve ever wanted to try kitesurfing, come to Kitesurf Texel. This school offers a range of classes which teach you the basics. If you are already familiar with this sport, you can hire the equipment...
... Learn to kitesurf on lovely Texel. Follow courses of 1, 2, 3 or 4 days at Kitesurf Texel. Individual lessons are also available while experienced kitesurfers have the chance to learn fab “tricks”.
Location: Paal 17, De Koog

140 km of bicycle paths lead across the island and offer the best possibility to get to know the real Texel. Cycle through dunes, the forest and past many of Texels most beautiful sights. You can bring your own bike...
...or simply rent one. Too much wind for cycling? Rent an E-bike instead! Sportive cyclist can enjoy the special and challenging nature paths. Texels biking routes have something to offer for everyone!

Step into the future. In the high season, there are performances in De Toekomst every Saturday. Ronnie Flex and Dave Roelvink are just two of the big names who performed in De Toekomst. Go wild in the future...
... in De Toekomst every Saturday night. Dance the night away or have a drink! Some of the parties at this venue have themes, the favourites being: Après Ski, Flirt Night, Foam Party and Tropical Dance Party.
Location: Dorpsstraat 20, De Koog