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
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!

Karting

Karting

Den Burg

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

Parachute jumping

Parachute jumping

De Cocksdorp

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

Walking tours

Walking tours

Den Burg

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

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. 

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!

Climbing park

Climbing park

De Cocksdorp

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

Walking Routes

Walking Routes

Multiple locations

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

Horse riding

Horse riding

Multiple locations

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

Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing

De Koog and Den Hoorn

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

Ultrarun Zestig van Texel

Ultrarun Zestig van Texel

Multiple locations
24-03-2024

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

Catamaran sailing

Catamaran sailing

De Cocksdorp

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

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.  

MTB Route

MTB Route

De Koog

A challenging MTB route through the De Dennen forest area.

E-foiling

E-foiling

Oudeschild

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

Blokarting

Blokarting

De Cocksdorp

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

Supping

Supping

Oudeschild

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

Onewheelen

Onewheelen

Den Burg

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

E-kickbike

E-kickbike

De Cocksdorp and Den Burg

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

Horseback riding

Horseback riding

De Koog

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

Escape Tours

Escape Tours

Multiple locations

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

Powerkiting

Powerkiting

Multiple locations

Experience the power of the wind!

Bike puzzle tour

Bike puzzle tour

Multiple locations

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

Paintball Texel

Paintball Texel

De Koog

Get into battle mode and eliminate opponents with paintballs!

Geocaching

Geocaching

Multiple locations

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

Segway riding

Segway riding

Den Burg

Discover Texel on a segway!

Gliding

Gliding

De Cocksdorp

Admire Texel from the air!

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.

Surf kayaking and rafting

Surf kayaking and rafting

Den Hoorn

Do you think you can ride the waves of Texel?

Bowlen

Bowlen

De Cocksdorp

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

Laser games

Laser games

De Cocksdorp

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

Miniature Golf

Miniature Golf

De Cocksdorp

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

TexelTrail run

TexelTrail run

De Cocksdorp
03-02-2024

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

Round of Oosterend

Round of Oosterend

Oosterend
15-06-2024

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

New Year’s dip

New Year’s dip

Multiple locations
01-01-2024

2024 is a fresh start! The best way to start the new year is a New Year's dip. 

Half Marathon of De Waal

Half Marathon of De Waal

De Waal
09-03-2024

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

E-Skating

E-Skating

Den Burg

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

Om ‘t Eiland

Om ‘t Eiland

Multiple locations
01-06-2024 - 02-06-2024

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

E-chopper ride

E-chopper ride

Den Burg, De Cocksdorp & Oudeschild

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

Roparun Fish and Chips Run

Roparun Fish and Chips Run

Oosterend
01-04-2024

Go running for people with cancer and get fish and chips afterwards.

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.

Editors De Krim Texel
Update: March 19, 2021 13:00