{"id":1892,"date":"2024-06-08T20:30:33","date_gmt":"2024-06-08T20:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zeehondentexel.nl\/de-belangrijkste-bezienswaardigheden-op-texel\/"},"modified":"2025-07-09T08:18:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T08:18:10","slug":"the-main-sights-of-texel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zeehondentexel.nl\/en\/the-main-sights-of-texel\/","title":{"rendered":"The main sights of texel"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1892\" class=\"elementor elementor-1892 elementor-1807\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5131a13e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5131a13e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;video&quot;,&quot;background_video_link&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/vimeo.com\\\/429252745&quot;,&quot;background_video_start&quot;:1,&quot;background_video_end&quot;:26,&quot;background_play_on_mobile&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-video-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-video-embed\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1053ca7a\" data-id=\"1053ca7a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d99e122 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d99e122\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The main sights on Texel<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9ac72f1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9ac72f1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-narrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8bf2b86\" data-id=\"8bf2b86\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9e2cfb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c9e2cfb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Explore the wadden island with these sights<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffceb57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ffceb57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The sights on Texel that you shouldn&#8217;t miss during your vacation are actually too many to list. The Wadden Island is full of unique spots, ranging from special nature reserves with unique breeding grounds to historical sites like the over 150-year-old lighthouse and seven completely different villages. We have mapped out the main attractions to discover Texel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1c993c5 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1c993c5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-321481a\" data-id=\"321481a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96e5b17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"96e5b17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Texel villages<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-697d159 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"697d159\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Texel has seven villages, each with its own unique charm and attractions. During your vacation, there are a few villages that you should definitely visit.<\/p><p><strong>Den Burg<\/strong> is the largest village on Texel and the heart of the island. Here you will find cozy shopping streets, various restaurants, and historic buildings. The weekly market on Monday is a must for those who want to discover local products.<\/p><p><strong>De Koog<\/strong> is ideal for bon vivants. This lively village is located directly on the beach and the North Sea and offers many beautiful beaches with beach pavilions, ideal for a day of sun and sea. The village has many restaurants, cafes, and nice shops.<\/p><p><strong>Oudeschild<\/strong> is the fishing village of Texel. Visit the harbor, enjoy fresh fish, and take a boat trip to spot seals. There is a lot to see and do in Oudeschild.<\/p><p><strong>De Cocksdorp<\/strong> is the northernmost village of Texel and is close to the lighthouse. It is a great place for nature lovers and offers beautiful walking and cycling paths through the dunes and along the beach. The lighthouse itself is a popular attraction and offers a fantastic view over the island and the sea.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb011a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb011a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Den Burg from a different perspective<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a240b64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a240b64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In the summer months, during the Monday market, it is possible to climb the church tower of Den Burg. This gives you a completely different view of the village and the hustle and bustle during the market. No drone footage can compete with that. Be sure to bring your own camera to capture everything. This is not suitable for people with a fear of heights, but the Monday market itself fortunately offers enough stalls full of Texel products and delicacies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-8f32df8 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8f32df8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7ea4dea\" data-id=\"7ea4dea\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51dbeb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51dbeb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Texel lighthouse<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-806b3f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"806b3f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Also less suitable for people with a fear of heights is the Texel lighthouse, the beacon of the Wadden Island. Anyone who goes to Texel cannot miss it. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.nl\/maps\/place\/Vuurtoren+Texel\/@53.1821339,4.8528187,17z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x47cf3a5edee266b7:0x223134257342d51b!8m2!3d53.1821307!4d4.8553936!16s%2Fg%2F1tf1n255?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The lighthouse<\/a><\/span> was built in 1864 but was given a new outer wall after the Second World War. This piece of history is clearly visible when you climb the lighthouse. That&#8217;s possible, because it is now the highest museum on Texel. After a strenuous climb, you can see the entire island from the top of the lighthouse, but other Wadden Islands are also clearly visible. This is a very special view.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5f03ed1\" data-id=\"5f03ed1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9070b49 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"9070b49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;arrows&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 3\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zeehondentexel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/vuurtoren-texel-1.jpg\" alt=\"vuurtoren-texel.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 3\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zeehondentexel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/zeehondentexel-vuurtoren-texel-1.jpg\" alt=\"zeehondentexel-vuurtoren-texel.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 3\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zeehondentexel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/zeehondentexel-vuurtoren-vanaf-zee-1.jpg\" alt=\"zeehondentexel-vuurtoren-vanaf-zee.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11f077b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"11f077b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nature reserve De Slufter<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8621740 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8621740\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>De Slufter is a unique nature reserve on the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.nl\/maps\/place\/De+Slufter\/@53.1505785,4.8020669,15z\/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x47cf2f96df9125cb:0xdb6fb5b47b22efcb!2sDe+Slufter!8m2!3d53.1467396!4d4.8084367!16s%2Fg%2F11b7ctcn8f!3m5!1s0x47cf2fec0a75ef2d:0x405f78a7aaf187b4!8m2!3d53.1384056!4d4.8086721!16s%2Fg%2F1td_9yg6?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">west coast of Texel<\/a><\/span>, where the sea has free rein and special plants and animals can be found. The area consists of salt marshes and dunes and is an important breeding ground for birds. During a walk through De Slufter, you can enjoy beautiful views over the Wadden Sea and the Texel coastline. At high tide, the area can be flooded, so be sure to bring boots.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a27f866 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a27f866\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fort De Schans<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f119b1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f119b1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Fort De Schans is a historic fort from the 17th century, located on the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.nl\/maps\/place\/Fort+de+Schans\/@53.0316457,4.8268067,18z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47cf36d4f84370b9:0x435815e4b26fc0ac!8m2!3d53.0317738!4d4.8277453!16s%2Fg%2F11b77ssh_b?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">south side of Texel<\/a><\/span>. The fort was built in 1574 by order of William of Orange to defend the Texel roads against Spanish invasions. It served to defend the island and is now a protected monument. You can visit the fort yourself or take a guided tour to learn more about the history and the role of Texel in Dutch defense.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5168a40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5168a40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bunkers on texel<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad9eda1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad9eda1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>During the Second World War, Texel was an important strategic point. Across the island, you will find several bunkers that remind you of this. The bunkers of Texel can be visited and offer a glimpse into the island&#8217;s history during the war. Some bunkers have been converted into small museums where you can learn more about Texel&#8217;s role in the war. Bunkers that you can visit include the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.nl\/maps\/place\/Bunker+Den+Hoorn+%2F+Uitkijkpunt+Loodsmansduin\/@53.0217923,4.7282051,17z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x47cf39974d809293:0x2afb8e019a86fdcb!8m2!3d53.0217923!4d4.7282051!16s%2Fg%2F11c482b7w3?authuser=0&amp;hl=nl&amp;entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bunker in Den Hoorn<\/a><\/span> and the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.nl\/maps\/place\/Stichting+Museumbunker+Texla\/@53.0623341,4.7893276,17z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x47cf3182245951b7:0x539795f7e134b2e8!8m2!3d53.0625909!4d4.7899091!16s%2Fg%2F11fn626rqz?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texla bunker<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67bbed3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67bbed3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">De Hoge Berg<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba69d4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba69d4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>De Hoge Berg (The high mountain) is a hilly area in the middle of Texel, known for its typical Texel landscape with sheep barns, garden walls, and blooming bulb fields.<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.nl\/maps\/place\/Hoge+Berg\/@53.0456706,4.8077493,16z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x47cf30d603b46c27:0x68c9d5f16111ef42!8m2!3d53.040583!4d4.8252506!16s%2Fg%2F12dpxct7r?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The area<\/a><\/span> offers beautiful walking and cycling routes with panoramic views over the island and the Wadden Sea. At the top of the hill, you will also find a lookout tower where you can enjoy a wide view over Texel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2b5025 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f2b5025\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Sommeltjespad<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ff03a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ff03a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Sommeltjespad is a child-friendly walking route through the woods near De Waal, where children can search for the mythical Texel creatures, the Sommeltjes. Along the route, there are various play equipment and interactive elements, making it a fun and adventurous outing for the whole family. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.nl\/maps\/place\/Sommeltjespad\/@53.0823254,4.7544562,17z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x47cf3a884b305f13:0x5d45495cea7d93a9!8m2!3d53.0823222!4d4.7570311!16s%2Fg%2F11b86jdcqr?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You can find the start of the route here<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-8097847 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8097847\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-813c3a9\" data-id=\"813c3a9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-011efc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"011efc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As you can see, the island offers enough to complete your vacation on Texel. Whether you enjoy nature, discover history, or simply relax on the beach, Texel has something for everyone.<\/p><p>If you have taken a boat trip, it is nice to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeehondentexel.nl\/en\/discover-what-there-is-to-do-in-oudeschild\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">explore Oudeschild<\/a><\/span>. For fun activities on Texel, we also have some tips!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-29da9b5\" data-id=\"29da9b5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc41b12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"bc41b12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=nM5XQcCezhw&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96e539a elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"96e539a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-xs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zeehondentexel.nl\/en\/tochten\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a seal tour<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6b78fdf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6b78fdf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0bf188f\" data-id=\"0bf188f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-571ae46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"571ae46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The main sights on Texel Explore the wadden island with these sights The sights on Texel that you shouldn&#8217;t miss during your vacation are actually too many to list. The Wadden Island is full of unique spots, ranging from special nature reserves with unique breeding grounds to historical sites like the over 150-year-old lighthouse and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"enabled","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1892","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - 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