Active fun on Texel

Activities on Texel

Like your holidays active? Texel has an amazing variety of activities for you! Always wanted to go skydiving? Or prefer keeping your feet firmly on the ground? How about a round of golf on our golf course in the dunes? And with the sea and vast beach, you really won’t be short of active things to do during your stay on Texel!

Our Texel Tips for you
Miniature Golf

Miniature Golf

De Cocksdorp

Come and play miniature golfin the theme of glow in the dark and underwater world!

E-chopper ride

E-chopper ride

Den Burg, De Cocksdorp & Oudeschild

Discover the beautiful villages of Texel on these sturdy and durable scooters! 

Ultrarun Zestig van Texel

Ultrarun Zestig van Texel

Multiple locations
29-03-2026

 Join the route fanatically or encourage the participants to cross the finish line.

Half Marathon of De Waal

Half Marathon of De Waal

De Waal
08-03-2025

Come and have a look or take part in this small-scale and cosy event for young and old!

Lambs hike

Lambs hike

Den Burg
21-04-2025

Admire the cute lambs while hiking!

Blokarting

Blokarting

De Cocksdorp

Take part in this fun beach activity and race across the sand at high speed! 

Surf kayaking and rafting

Surf kayaking and rafting

Den Hoorn

Do you think you can ride the waves of Texel?

Catamaran sailing

Catamaran sailing

De Cocksdorp

Experience an adventure on the water during the spectacular catamaran sailing.

E-foiling

E-foiling

Oudeschild

The latest trend in watersports, electric surfing on the water!  

E-kickbike

E-kickbike

De Cocksdorp and Den Burg

Explore Texel in a sporty and fast way on these electric steps!

E-Skating

E-Skating

Den Burg

Let the adrenaline flow through your body and reach high speeds while e-skating! 

Escape Tours

Escape Tours

Multiple locations

Follow in the footsteps of Neeltje and Cornelis and try to leave Texel within 2 hours!

Bike puzzle tour

Bike puzzle tour

Multiple locations

Discover Texel in a different way with a puzzle tour by bike!

Fitness

Fitness

De Cocksdorp

Keep track of your condition during cross training or build muscles with various attributes!

Golf Course De Texelse

Golf Course De Texelse

De Cocksdorp

Pro or beginner, there is room for everyone. Enjoy the rich landscape while playing golf!

Walking tours

Walking tours

Den Burg

Hiking club Het Gouden Boltje organises regular walks of 5 to 40 kilometres.

Karting

Karting

Den Burg

Enjoying rough driving at a fast pace? Show off your driving skills during karting.

Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing

De Koog and Den Hoorn

Experienced or inexperienced? Learn all the ins and outs of kitesurfing.  

Climbing park

Climbing park

De Cocksdorp

Climbing and clambering at exciting heights, there are also different courses!

Stables on Texel

Stables on Texel

De Koog

Are you an experienced rider or do you just want to get started with the riding sport? Visit one of the stables on Texel!

Horse riding

Horse riding

Multiple locations

Gallope through the beautiful landscape of Texel and discover the nature on horseback!

Powerkiting

Powerkiting

Multiple locations

Experience the power of the wind!

Segway riding

Segway riding

Den Burg

Discover Texel on a segway!

Supping

Supping

Oudeschild

Move on the water on a surfboard without using the waves! 

Surfing

Surfing

De Koog and Den Hoorn

Discover the fun and addictive effect of waves and learn to surf at Foamball and Surfcenter Paal 9. 

Walking Routes

Walking Routes

Multiple locations

Walking on Texel means wide views, enjoy the rich and varied nature!

Zandbank Texel

Zandbank Texel

De Koog

Face the challenges during the sporty activities in the nature of Texel.

Gliding

Gliding

De Cocksdorp

Admire Texel from the air!

Swimmingpool De Krim

Swimmingpool De Krim

De Cocksdorp

The pool with a lovely indoor climate, various spectacular attractions and an outdoor pool with sunbathing area.  

Texelweekend

Texelweekend

Den Burg
02-05-2025 - 04-05-2025

The equestrian event of Texel!

Bowlen

Bowlen

De Cocksdorp

Enjoy the cosiness of bowling, never mind the weather: it’s always fun at the bowling alley! 

Onewheelen

Onewheelen

Den Burg

Durft u de uitdaging aan? Skateboard door het mooie natuur op maar één wiel! 

Run for KiKa Marathon

Run for KiKa Marathon

Multiple locations
22-03-2025

Run along for a good cause or encourage the participants!

Om ‘t Eiland

Om ‘t Eiland

Multiple locations
24-05-2025 - 25-05-2025

Experience Texel on foot in a unique way with a fully catered walking-camping trip

Lambs hike De Hoge Berg

Lambs hike De Hoge Berg

Den Burg
21-02-2025 - 31-05-2025

The lambs are back in the meadow, admire them on this lovely walk!

Horseback riding

Horseback riding

De Koog

Enjoy a wonderful beach or forest ride and discover Texel on horseback.

Happen en Trappen on Texel

Happen en Trappen on Texel

Multiple locations

Combine a beautiful bike ride with good food.

Viking Saga

Viking Saga

Den Burg

Go on a journey with Viking Saga and find out why there were Vikings on Texel.

Parachute jumping

Parachute jumping

De Cocksdorp

Take a leap in the sky at Paracentrum Texel and see Texel from above.

Geocaching

Geocaching

Multiple locations

Looking for adventure? Search for different treasure chests scattered all over Texel!

Laser games

Laser games

De Cocksdorp

Laser gaming is fun for the whole family, active in the dark! Who wins?

Hoge Berg Run

Hoge Berg Run

Den Burg
27-04-2025

Fan of running? Join the Hoge Berg Run!

TexelTrail run

TexelTrail run

De Cocksdorp
01-02-2025

Take a look at the challenging walking tour through various types of landscape of Texel.

Lambs bike route

Lambs bike route

The bike route takes you through the beautiful National Park Dunes of Texel and the island's vast farmlands.

MTB Route

MTB Route

De Koog

A challenging MTB route through the De Dennen forest area.

Round of Oosterend

Round of Oosterend

Oosterend
21-06-2025

Take on the challenge yourself or encourage the cyclists from the sidelines!

Texel Half Marathon

Texel Half Marathon

Den Hoorn
29-09-2024

Participate in the half marathon and experience Texel's diverse landscape on foot!

Book your stay on Texel

Do you like to be active? Then Texel is an excellent destination. Whether you're active on land, at sea or in the air, there's plenty of choice. And after such an exhilarating day, it's great to relax in your accommodation at De Krim Texel. Do you think your muscles need extra attention after an active day? Then choose a (family) villa, luxury villa or wellness villa with its own sauna. Or even a villa with a private pool. You'll be back on your feet in no time.

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Editors De Krim Texel
Update: June 10, 2024 10:00

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