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Visiting Texel with your kids


Texel is the perfect place for a holiday with kids. No long car journeys, but still a proper break. Your holiday starts at the ferry, a real adventure for kids! Discover all the tips here!

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Ecomare, De Koog

Top 5 activities with children

What are the most fun activities to do with kids? Our guests find: 

1. Ecomare: In first place is Ecomare, where children learn about fascinating seals and other sea creatures in an interactive way.
2. Sheep farm: At number two is the Sheep Farm, where children get the chance to admire these woolly friends up close and even feed them.
3. Icecream farm Labora: For the sweet tooth, icecream farm Labora is in third place, where you can take a look at the cow barn and see the fully automated milking robot in action.
4. shrimp fishing: At number four, the adventure of shrimp fishing offers a unique opportunity for children to roll up their sleeves and experience what it's like to catch real Texel shrimp.
5. Sommeltjespad: An enchanting hiking trail specially designed for children. The trail takes you on an adventurous journey of discovery.

More Texel tips for children

Lambs hike De Hoge Berg

Lambs hike De Hoge Berg

Den Burg
20-02-2026 - 30-05-2026

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

Bonfire Meierblis

Bonfire Meierblis

Multiple locations
30-04-2026

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

Family Bingo

Family Bingo

Event hall Texel
23-05-2026

Will your family grab the prizes at the fun family bingo? Find out and play along!

Round of Oudeschild

Round of Oudeschild

Oudeschild
30-05-2026

Experience the liveliest cycling event in town and race against Texel cyclists!

Family Bingo

Family Bingo

Event hall Texel
04-07-2026 - 29-08-2026

Fun for the whole family: every Wednesday and Saturday during the summer holidays, it’s bingo night!

Beach Camps Texel

Beach Camps Texel

De Koog
06-07-2026 - 21-08-2026

Get to know the best board and beach sports on Texel together with your peers!

Kite Evening

Kite Evening

De Koog
07-07-2026 - 25-08-2026

Feel the power of the Texel wind every Tuesday in July and August during the kite evening!

Children's bingo

Children's bingo

Event hall Texel
08-07-2026 - 26-08-2026

Every Wednesday during the summer holidays, it’s time for kids’ bingo! A brilliant experience for children.

Beach, sea and plenty of adventure

Once on Texel, there is plenty to do. Enjoy the sun, sea and beach. The vast beaches offer a playground of sand and sea; building sandcastles or searching for the most beautiful shells. Or being active and cycling, hiking or flying kites. Older children may want to climb in the climbing park, go-karting or surfing

Discover lost treasures in the Juttersmuseum, watch the seals in Ecomare or on an excursion on the mud flats. Is it a day with less weather? Then come swim in the swimming pool or play in the indoor play paradise at Holiday Park De Krim.

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Meet Piper on the beach of Texel

If you are on the beach of Texel, chances are that you will encounter little birds like Piper. Piper is a sanderling and these birds are looking for food on the beach of Texel where they constantly running away from the rolling waves. Are you going to look for Piper on the Texel beach?

Book your stay on Texel

There is plenty of entertainment for children. The beach and nature are always close to your accommodation. The parks are spread across the island. At Camping Kogerstrand, Camping De Shelter, Holiday Park De Krim and Camping Loodsmansduin there is a lot of entertainment for children of all ages during the school vacations.

Frequently asked questions

There is a lot for children to do at Holiday Park De Krim. We have collected all the recreational programs for you here. This way you can immediately view the recreation program of the campsite where you are staying.

Yes, Texel is great fun for kids. There are plenty of activities where children can have a great time. For example, visit the various museums or discover the Fonteinsnol

Yes definitely! There is also plenty to do on Texel for older children. Think about climbing in the climbing park, karting or surfing. Vacation park De Krim also has a game hall with various slot machines, glow-in-the-dark miniature golf and laser gaming

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Update: November 26, 2025 11:00