to cuddle lambs?
Sheep farm Texel
Texel is famous for its many sheep. You can see them all over the island. Would you like to hold one of those cute lambs? At the Sheep Farm in Den Burg, you can! Lambs are born almost all year round and they love to be cuddled. You will also get an insight into daily farm life. From shearing sheep to seeing old milking machines.
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About Sheep Farm Texel
Sheep Farm Texel is not just any farm; it is a place with a rich history dating back to the 18th century. The characteristic Texel stolp farm was built with wood from derelict VOC ships and was used for sheep farming centuries ago. The sheep's wool used to be shorn and used for clothing and blankets, while the sheep's milk was processed into delicious cheese. The old milking installations can still be admired.
The sheep live here in optimal conditions, with as much as 1,000 m² of space per animal outside. Young lambs first stay with their mothers, then move to a group pen and later go out to pasture. Rams are first kept apart for a week to determine who is boss before being allowed to join the flock, otherwise they storm at each other from 30 to 40 metres to establish their ranking!
Visitor information
Address: Pontweg 77, Den Burg
Website: Sheep Farm Texel
Check the latest information and opening hours on the provider's website!
Cuddling lambs
Step inside the warm and cosy stable, where you will have the unique opportunity to meet and cuddle lambs up close. In the specially equipped cuddle corner, the woolly little ones are resting comfortably, ready to be lovingly stroked. Their soft fur and curious faces are guaranteed to put a smile on your face! Around a thousand lambs are born here every year, and if you are lucky, you can even witness a birth, something that happens almost daily during opening hours.
During your walk through the large barn, you will discover not only the many sheep and their newborn lambs, but also a cosy children's corner where the youngest visitors can hold guinea pigs on their laps, among other things. The farm has some 500 sheep in total, of which no fewer than 25 different breeds.
Sheep herding
Furthermore, you can enjoy a spectacular sheep herding demonstration. The dogs work with unprecedented passion and precision together with the farmer to get the flock moving. It is a true spectacle, where you will be amazed by the speed and agility of the dogs. Meanwhile, the farmer shares fun facts about sheep and their wool.
For instance, did you know that wool not only keeps the sheep warm, but also repels water thanks to the natural fat in the fleece? Or that a Texel sheep produces as much as 3 to 4 kilos of wool a year? The shearer visits in spring to relieve the animals of their thick winter coat, a centuries-old tradition that is still continued.
Other activities
At Sheep Farm Texel, there is plenty to do for young and old alike! Besides sheep, you will also find pigs, cows, goats, chickens, ponies, a donkey, guinea pigs and cute little chicks. With a bit of luck, the children can take a ride on one of the ponies.
Furthermore, there are cosy picnic tables all over the yard where you can enjoy a snack and a drink. While you enjoy a cup of coffee in the coffee corner, the children can have fun on the bouncy castle, the playground or the exciting cableway. In the farm shop, you will find beautiful products such as sheep's wool, soft furs, quilts, cuddly toys and caring sheep's wool cream. A perfect souvenir to take home!
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Frequently Asked Questions
At Sheep Farm Texel, you can experience farm life up close. You can cuddle lambs and watch a sheep-driving demonstration. Children can have fun in the playground with bouncy castle and cable car or cuddle rabbits and goats. In the farm shop you will find local Texel products and in the coffee corner you can enjoy something tasty.
Certainly, Sheep Farm Texel is an ideal outing for families. Children can cuddle lambs, play in the spacious outdoor playground with bouncy castle and cableway and meet animals such as rabbits, goats and chickens.
Sheep Farm Texel is open every day. The exact opening hours may vary per period. Therefore, please check the farm's website before your visit for current times and any special features.
On most days, you can just drop by without a reservation. When it is very busy, we work with a time-slot system to ensure a pleasant visit for everyone. Whether a reservation is needed is clearly indicated on the website of Sheep Farm Texel. If you book a time slot, you are welcome around that time and can then explore the entire farm at your leisure.
The farm is located just outside Den Burg, centrally on Texel. There is ample parking at the farm.
Editors De Krim Texel
Update: May 16, 2025 11:30
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