Christmas holidays on Texel
Beach walks included!
In December, the whole island is transformed into a Christmas wonderland. The days grow shorter and there are Christmas lights and candles everywhere. Time for good food, gifts but above all … each other! Below are just some of the many fun activities on offer on Texel during the Christmas holidays. Perfect for a break at or around Christmas and New Year’s Eve!
Christmas holidays Texel style
At the end of the year, there is nothing nicer than escaping the everyday grind. And what better way to unwind than spending a few days on Texel! How about:
- Blow away the cobwebs on the beach
- Go beachcombing and transform your finds into lovely creations at your accommodation
- Drink hot chocolate by a crackling fire at a beach pavilion
- Let your hair down during a game of bowling , indoor ‘glow-in-the-dark’ minigolf or laser tag !*
- Catch the latest films at Cinema Texel
- Enjoy beautiful winter walks in nature
- Children under 13 can go climbing and clambering in the indoor play paradise *
- Go stargazing at the Texel observatory
- Go seal spotting during a seal excursion
- A refreshing dip in the swimming pool with lots of attractions*
- Taking part in the fun activities organised by the recreation team : Christmas arts & crafts, baking biscuits, dance fun, football, Chinese lantern procession, bingo, winter games and so much more!*
*These activities are available at Holiday Park De Krim.
Photo gallery christmas holiday on Texel
Holiday home with Sauna
After a long winter walk you can enjoy the sauna even more. Book a chalet with sauna at Camping Loodsmansduin , a luxurious villa with sauna at Bungalowpark 't Hoogelandt , a chalet/holiday home with sauna at Holiday Park De Krim or an appartment at the Residentie Californië .
Budget-friendly camping
At Campsite De Krim , you can also book a pitch in the winter. What’s more, during the Christmas holidays, you can even camp here at an extra attractive rate per night. Prices are inclusive of electricity, so don’t worry about keeping your heater on during the night.
Eating out during the festive season
Christmas time is all about lingering at the dining table and extra delicious food. Want to really enjoy your time together and not be stuck in the kitchen for hours? During the Christmas holidays, you can indulge your taste buds at the restaurants of Holiday Park De Krim and Hotel Molenbos . From cosy Christmas breakfast to extensive 4-course dinner and delicious live-cooking buffet. Perhaps you prefer having a fondue Bourguignonne? No problem, just order a complete fondue Bourguignonne pack.
View the catering arrangements during Christmas holiday and book through the online reservation form.
Top Texel tips for the Christmas holidays
During the Christmas holidays, the picturesque villages of De Waal, Oosterend, Den Burg and Den Hoorn on Texel are bathed in Christmas cheer. This makes for great shopping, particularly last-minute Christmas shopping! Also, there are lots of cosy Christmas markets and other fun Christmas activities organised at this time of year. See below for more great tips for the Christmas holidays.
Winter market
Visit the cosy winter market in Den Burg. On 27 December, in the centre of Den Burg, a nice winter market is organised with many ...
...stalls, delicacies and fire baskets to warm up nicely. A varied music program, food and drink and more. The market takes place between 14.30 and 21.00 hours. So you have plenty of time to quietly stroll past the stalls.
Location: Den Burg
Christmas market Oosterend
The annual atmospheric Oosterend Christmas market is a true tradition. Be surprised by the great atmosphere of this Christmas market. Stroll through the narrow streets around ...
... the big church and enjoy the small stalls with fun (Christmas) items. The Christmas market starts at 16:00 and ends at 20:00.
Location: Around the big church, Oosterend
Christmas market De Cocksdorp
Many villages on Texel have Christmas markets. Visit the indoor Christmas market in the Eierlandsche Huis in De Cocksdorp. Their conviviality and charming ambiance attract...
... large numbers of islanders and visitors. Don’t miss it. The Christmas markets have many stalls with home-made produce. Of course, you can warm yourself up with hot chocolate or spiced wine.
New Year's Dip
Start the New Year with a chilly dip in the North Sea at one of the entrances to the beach at Poles 9, 20 or 28. Put on your bikini, swimsuit or trunks and take a dive with hundreds of islanders...
... and tourists for a fresh New Year. Then warm up with some nice hot traditional pea soup or a Texel dram.
Location: Paal 28, De Cocksdorp. Paal 9, Den Hoorn. Paal 20, De Koog
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All prices 2020 include VAT, reservation fee and excluding toerist tax of € 2.25 per person per night. Prices for all holiday homes and furnished tents with bathroom include final cleaning. The following applies additionally to the holiday homes and all furnished tents: including bedlinen for the 1st person, excluding mandatory bedlinen from the 2nd person and on at € 9.10 per person. Prices subject to change.
For group bookings, please contact the Booking office.
All prices 2020 include VAT, reservation fee and excluding toerist tax of € 2.25 per person per night. Prices for all holiday homes and furnished tents with bathroom include final cleaning. The following applies additionally to the holiday homes and all furnished tents: including bedlinen for the 1st person, excluding mandatory bedlinen from the 2nd person and on at € 9.10 per person. Prices subject to change.
For group bookings, please contact the Booking office.
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