The youngest and largest of the Dutch Wadden islands: Texel, island of polders and birds, where the dunes are a National Park and in the Golden Age merchant ships set out on their journey to the East.
An array of varying landscapes, no artificial fertiliser. The secret behind Texel's exuberant rich flora. Both fresh water and salt-tolerant varieties splash the dunes, polders and marshes of the Wadden islands with colour. Admire the orchids as they begin to bloom in May. Modest species such as the very rare fen orchid and eggleaf twayblade, breathtaking beautiful harlequins or fabulously eye-catching bee orchids. In late summer the marshes are incredibly impressive when the hardy, pioneering halophytes colour them blood red. But a visit to Texel is worth it just for the birds
More about the world heritage siteExperience the dynamic Wadden islands. In the unspoiled and wild nature at the southern tip of Texel new landscapes are still being created. Meander further to the north and marvel at the ever-changing landscapes.
Op de zuidpunt van Texel bevinden zich een aantal kleine gebiedjes met prachtige namen zoals onder andere de Kreeftepolder,...
Langs de Mokbaai naar de Geul, door de duinen via het Vlak naar Paal 9 over het strand naar de Horsvlakte en tussen de Horsmeertjes...
In the devastating All Saints’ Flood in 1170 Texel was ripped loose from the mainland. In the 17the century the inhabitants were able to connect their island with Eijerland, once part of Vlieland, only to have it torn loose again in the 13th century. With plants that can hold onto the sand the Tesselaars broadened the beach and dunes until a sand dike to Eijerland could be built, turning the two islands into one.
The inhabitants created polders behind the dike. In the 17th century the Waal and Burg polders were the first land areas to be permanently reclaimed from the sea. The Eendracht, the Prins Hendrik polder en Het Noorden followed in the 19th century. Texel is still much the same today but the dynamics of the Wadden are forever changing.
More about the water heritageWith 5 million m2 of sand 200 hectares of new nature are being created for the former Prins Hendrikdijk. The new Prins Hendrikszanddijk is a fantastic example of eco-engineering.
De Slufter is not only the favorite place of the spoon. Discover the flora and fauna of Slufter.
Artist John Körmeling designed the ‘paviljoen voor vogelaars’ (pavilion for birdwatchers) that is suspended above the nature area. Feel at one with the landscape.
The Waalenburg polder is a fantastic spot to enjoy ice skating. Grab your ice skates and hop on the boat!
