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Netherlands·🌊 Coastal

In the Wadden Sea off the North Holland coast, Texel is the largest West Frisian island with endless beaches, dunes, and sheep pastures. The Ecomare seal center and pristine nature make the island a perfect retreat.

What awaits you

BeachHikingActiveCampingNatureBy the seaPet-friendly

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Best time to visit

August: up to 21°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

In August, water temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: October — a pleasant 15°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (8°C). Best visited in August.

Max. temperature
8°
Jan
9°
Feb
9°
Mar
11°
Apr
15°
May
18°
Jun
19°
Jul
21°
Aug
19°
Sep
15°
Oct
11°
Nov
8°
Dec
Water temperature
6°
Jan
7°
Feb
8°
Mar
10°
Apr
14°
May
18°
Jun
19°
Jul
20°
Aug
19°
Sep
15°
Oct
11°
Nov
8°
Dec
Sunshine hours
4h
Jan
5h
Feb
7h
Mar
9h
Apr
12h
May
12h
Jun
12h
Jul
12h
Aug
9h
Sep
6h
Oct
4h
Nov
3h
Dec
Rain days
14d
Jan
13d
Feb
14d
Mar
14d
Apr
12d
May
10d
Jun
16d
Jul
10d
Aug
12d
Sep
18d
Oct
19d
Nov
18d
Dec

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Texel as a Vacation Destination

Texel is an excellent choice for beach holidays, hiking trips, active holidays, camping holidays. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is July, August, September with temperatures up to 21°C.

A rental car is recommended for exploring the surrounding area. Pets are welcome here — many accommodations and restaurants are pet-friendly. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are August with water temperatures up to 20°C.

Good to know

Price level
€€€
Local languages
NL
Camping
Tent & caravan