That May feeling ...

May holiday 2023 on Texel. Bliss!

Don't wait until the summer holidays, scratch that holiday itch and come to Texel in May. We all live very busy lives, so the May holiday is a lovely opportunity to recharge the batteries. A week on Texel will give you a break from everyday life. And if you’re smart, you may not need to take many holiday days in May as there are often a few public holidays this month too! Take the whole family out during the May holiday and enjoy all the good things Texel has to offer, including Lifeboat Day, when donors can sail on the lifeboat for free.

Photo gallery May holiday on Texel

Meierblis

This May fire, or ‘Meierblis’ in the Texel dialect, dates back to 1789, according to the first written record. When winter gives way to summer, it is time to drive out the winter spirits and make way for the summer ones. This is achieved with the Meierblis, a bonfire made of (unpainted) waste wood and clippings. As night falls on 30 April (if this falls on a Sunday, it is on 29 April), the Meierblissen are lit. There is a public Meierblis in every village. After the fire is lit, visitors gather around the fire to roast potatoes and prepare other food. Meierblis is on the list of intangible Dutch cultural heritage and is definitely worth a visit if you are on Texel during this period.

May holiday on Texel

All-in pancake buffets

De Waddenhoeve

26-04-2023 - 03-05-2023

Build and decorate the most delicious and beautiful pancakes every Wednesday in the May holiday.

Bonfire Meierblis

Multiple locations

29-04-2023

Warm up by the big fire and bake sandwiches or marshmallows by the small fires!

Spring fair

De Cocksdorp

30-04-2023

Market stalls, music and children's activities at our fun spring fair!

Dino Experience

Events hall Texel

02-05-2023

Come face to face with a lifelike T-Rex and relive the times of great reptiles.

De Krim Live: Guus Bok

Events hall Texel

03-05-2023

An evening of music and fun! Enjoy a diverse mix of pop, rock and Dutch hits.

Family Festival Texel

De Koog

06-05-2023 - 07-05-2023

Come, join and amaze your eyes during the Family Festival on the beach of De Koog.

Pip and Pelle - Chaos in the fairytale forest

Events hall Texel

06-05-2023

Experience a crazy night with Pip and Pelle!

Rescue boat day

Oudeschild and De Cocksdorp

13-05-2023

Step into the shoes of the crew members of the rescue boats and sail away!

Birds on Texel

May is also the best month for birds on Texel. With a bit of luck, more than 170 different bird species can be found on Texel in May. Can you recognise the birds by their sounds?

Wadden Bird Festival

De Cocksdorp

06-05-2023 - 07-05-2023

Discover the different bird species in the most bird-rich municipality of the Netherlands!

Bird excursions

Multiple locations

Learn to recognise the birds by appearance or sound and find as many bird species as possible!

Bird information

De Cocksdorp

You are welcome here for all information, materials and excursions for birds!

Cycling and bird spotting

Multiple locations

Spot various birds during the 32 km cycling route.

Fun things to do at Holiday Park De Krim

Whether you are staying at Holiday Park De Krim or at one of our other parks, you are welcome to use the indoor and outdoor facilities at Holiday Park De Krim.