Relax With Great Food and Grass-topped Dunes | Texel
The best places on the Dutch island Texcl
By The Bearleaders
Texel
Where to eat
OUDELAND TEXEL
If you are craving some classic fruit de mer with a good cocktail, this is the place to go. Situated in a characteristically Texel building by a small charming harbour.
RESTAURANT ‘T PAKHUUS
On the other side of the island, you find this cosy yet modern restaurant. Fine dining with organic produce - and especially vegetables - as the protagonists.
SMAKELIJK & MEER
A high-quality delicacy store specialising in local, organic products. Go here to taste the best that Texel has to offer!
Where to go for a drink
LOKAAL 16
A great spot to stop for some amazing coffee or a healthy breakfast or lunch.
TAVEERNE DE TWAALF BALCKEN
A tavern as classic as it can be. Be welcomed by the beautiful wooden interior and enjoy a perfectly tapped beer or some honest food from the grill.
TEXELSE BRANDING
This local bakery and roastery serve the best coffee and bread on the island. A must-visit.
STRANDPAVILJOEN PAAL 12
The quintessential Dutch beach club, with food and drinks of exceptional quality.
BRIES 20
A beach restaurant with a Mediterranean feel. They serve quality snacks, wine, and sandwiches in an incredibly relaxed atmosphere.
What to do
MUSEUM KAAP SKIL
Inside the stunning modern building, you’ll discover the island's rich maritime history. It houses famous artefacts from an intact 17th-century ship, including a miraculously intact dress.
OYSTER PICKING
Nothing is more satisfying then picking your own oysters!
NOVALISHOEVE
A farm and shop where you can have some lovely food or icecream and pet the farm animals. The perfect stop during a bike ride.
DE SLUFTER
Perhaps the richest and most beautiful part of Texel, perfect for hiking and foraging. A truly unique landscape, consisting of glowing yellow plains separated by many saltwater creeks.
It is often partly underwater, so be sure to wear some waterproof hiking shoes or rubber boots.
MOLEN VAN HET NOORDEN
Hike to his idyllic windmill and be rewarded with long-stretched views of Texel’s beautiful landscape.
DE DENNEN
This is the best place in Texel for hiking and foraging. You’ll find peace strolling through this varied landscape, with densely overgrown dunes, open spaces, swamps, and pine forests.
HORSE RIDING AT MANEGE ELZENHOF
A wonderful riding school located in a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere. The place to go if you want to explore Texel on horseback, including the beaches.
SHRIMP FISHING AT TX10
Get a crash course in shrimp fishing and go home with your catch at TX10. The perfect way to combine a nice boat trip, scenic views and a delicious activity.
YOGA AT CHILLEN KAMILLE
Chill out and relax with Laura. In addition to yoga lessons on Wednesday and Friday, you can also book her for massages and cacao ceremonies.
SURFING AT PAAL 19
There’s no better place to learn to surf than with the gents and ladies of Paal 19. Located on the other side of the island, it is also a great place to reward yourself with a local beer after a day in nature.
