Experience Winter on Texel

Beaches of Texel

Texel's beaches are wild and untouched in winter. The surf produces white foam, and the strong wind reminds you you’re alive. Rosy cheeks, lungs full of fresh sea air—it’s invigorating! The vast beaches are almost deserted during the colder months, offering a peaceful escape. After a few hours of braving the elements, the reward is waiting. In beach pavilions along the North Sea coast, like Paal 9, Paal 17, or Kaap Noord, warm up with hot chocolate or pea soup. Add a Texels Bock beer, and let winter come!

Enjoy Wellness
When the storm rages or rain sweeps across the island, nothing beats an afternoon of wellness. Several Texel Treasures holiday homes feature private saunas or jacuzzis for ultimate luxury. But there are many other wellness options on Texel, from facials to hot stone massages or yoga by the sea. Here’s a great tip: at Beauty Outline in De Koog, you can book a duo treatment. Or how about a Texel wool bath? At Spa Woolness, you lie in soft sheep's wool full of lanolin, a natural boost for your skin.

Texel’s Best Museums

The island is a treasure trove of stories. From a rich VOC history to unique treasures from the sea, nature reserves, and UNESCO World Heritage the Wadden Sea. And what’s the impact of living surrounded by the sea? Texel has no less than eight museums where you’ll find beautiful objects, interactive exhibitions, and, of course, the adorable seals at Ecomare. Did you know that KLM once operated a flight route with Texel? Or that Texel hobby divers recovered a perfectly preserved 17th-century silk dress? Or that ’t Walvisvaardershuisje still has its 18th-century interior? Add a Texel museum to your to-do list!

Beer Tasting

A winter’s day by the fireplace or relaxing on the couch in your holiday home—sounds appealing, doesn’t it? Add a Texel beer to make it even better. Texels Bock beer is the autumn beer of choice, but Dukdalf and Noorderwiend are also robust winter brews. Want to know more about Texel beer? Visit a brewery! It might be hard to choose, as you can book tours at four breweries: Texels Brewery, Tesselaar Family Brewery, Brouwerij Stokerij Texel, or De Lepelaar. Learn all about the grains, brewing process, and of course, enjoy a tasting—cheers!