Experience Winter on Texel

Texel’s Beaches

Texel’s beaches are wild and pristine in winter. The surf shows foamy white crests and the strong wind makes you feel truly alive. Rosy cheeks, lungs full of fresh sea air – pure bliss! Best of all: during these colder months, you’ll often have Texel’s vast beaches almost to yourself. The reward after a bracing walk is well worth it. At beach pavilions along the North Sea coast, such as Paal 9, Paal 17, or Kaap Noord, you’ll find hot chocolate or pea soup waiting for you. Add a Texels Bock beer and bring on the winter!

Enjoy Wellness

When a storm rages outside or showers sweep across the island, there’s nothing better than an afternoon of wellness. Many of Texel Treasures’ holiday homes come with their own sauna or jacuzzi – pure luxury! But there are more wellness options on Texel, from facials to hot stone massages or seaside yoga. Here’s a tip: at Beauty Outline in De Koog, you can also book a duo treatment. Or how about a Texel wool bath? At Spa Woolness you’ll lie in soft sheep’s wool full of lanolin – a natural boost for your skin.

Texel’s Best Museums

The island is rich in stories. A proud VOC history, unique sea treasures, nature reserves, and the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea. What’s life like surrounded by the sea? Texel has no less than eight museums where you’ll be amazed by beautiful objects, interactive exhibits, and of course the adorable seals of Ecomare. Did you know KLM once operated a route to Texel? That Texel’s amateur divers discovered a perfectly preserved 17th-century silk dress? Or that the Walvisvaardershuisje still has its original 18th-century interior? Put a Texel museum on your to-do list!

Beer Tasting

A wintry day by the fire or curled up on the couch in your holiday home – sounds nice, right? Even better with a Texel beer in hand. Texels Bock beer is the quintessential autumn beer. But Dukdalf and Noorderwiend are also robust winter brews. Want to learn more about Texel beer? Visit a brewery. It won’t be easy to choose – you can book tours at four breweries: Texels, Tesselaar Family Brewery, Brouwerij Stokerij Texel, or De Lepelaar. Learn all about grains, the brewing process – and of course, enjoy some tastings. Cheers!