Garnalen Vissen op Texel translates as shrimp fishing in the Wadden Sea and they invite you to join them on the fishing adventure of a lifetime abord their shrimp fishing boats, your holiday will not be complete until you've tried it. The two boats TX10 and TX20 with friendly skippers leave the harbour of Oudeschild and head out on the Wadden Sea, they fish for shrimps but also catch crabs, starfish, roosters, weevils and flatfish in the nets, maybe even sandsharks, and everything goes into bins on deck and besides the shrimp are returned to the sea with the help of the children on the cruises. Garnalen Vissen op Texel is educational and fun for young and old, the shrimp go into a large cooking pot, and the skipper explains how to peel them, you haven't tasted anything so fresh in our life, the whole trip take about two hours and is not to be missed, they even sail in rainy weather, join them.READ MORE

The Texel Sezeehonden Tochten aboard the TX25 in Oudeschild, Texel, Netherlands is about experiencing the best day of your life, enjoying fresh air, the wind and sea breezes, space and the seals in the Wadden Sea. The TX25 takes you to where the seals are, and the boat trip is about an hour long, the seals are located in the mud flats east of Texel, and the knowledgeable skipper knows a lot about the area and the seals, come view them in their natural habitat. The Texel Sezeehondentocht welcomes you to join them, they see seals everyday whether high or low tide, and usually there are hundreds of seals, and there are many birds and other marine animals around the sandbar where you stop, they also offer special 1.5 hour trips to Razende Bol, a pristing sandbar south of Texel, it is the most beautiful trip they sail with many seals and other marine life.READ MORE

The Texel 44 in Oudeschild, Texel, Netherlands invites you on adventurous boat trips with them exploring and cruising the beautiful Wadden Sea, and it's a wonderful journey and experience for young and old. The cruise over 2 hours sails from the port of Oudeschild to the naval harbour, and along the way you will see seals in their natural environment which can be photographed from the upper deck, a former fisherman regale with stories and facts about the seals, the sailing area, landscape, VOC, fish auction and various fish species. The Texel 44 has a heated salon ideal for bad weather and upper sun deck, refreshments are available on board, and the engines are environmentally friendly, it can hold 140 people in the salon and 140 on the upper deck, come on a wonderful journey.READ MORE

Antje Buur is a fisherman's house and historical building in Oudeschild, Texel, Netherlands dating back to the 17th century now completely rebuilt in the old style and where possible original material from the old building were used. This beautiful cottage is directly on the Wadden sea dike, and is comfortably, fully equipped for 4 people with a separate kitchen in the old style, a spacious living room with door to the terrace, and bedrooms upstairs. The Antje Buur is equipped with all the modern conveniences and features cable TV, central heating, a microwave, gas cooker, coffee maker, closet space and much more, come for an unforgettable stay and a walk back in time, you won't want to leave, enjoy bike rides around the island, fishing, brewery tours, the museum and more.READ MORE

Texel Beer Brewery BV is a craft brewery located in the old dairy halfway between Oudeschild, Texel, Netherlands and Den Burg, and here they make specialty beer with traditional craftsmanship and contemporary technology. Beers are made with expertise craftsmanship from dune water, barley and wheat, hops and yeast from the island itself, making them unique with great taste and a pure Texel product. Texel Beer Brewery BV has a tasting room with sunny terrace where guests can enjoy tasting the specialty beers and even buy them by the bottle, all special beers are served on tap, and they offer fascinating brewery tours starting with a film about all the steps that come with brewing beer, and after a visit to the brewhouse with coppers kettle and the fermentation room, the bearing room and bottling plant, then a tasting with souvenir glass, a must do, tours are available on all days that the tasting room is open.READ MORE

The Visrestaurant 't Pakhuus in Oudeschild, Texel, Netherlands offers a haven of spectacular harbour views for lovers of fish and meat as well as vegetarians, and the menu is a sublime variety of fresh fish and crustaceans mainly from the North and Wadden Sea. The restaurant is suitable for large groups, celebrations and events and can seat 88 patrons in total, come for a delicious multi course menu paired with sublime wines, choices of a la carte dishes, simple and complete lunches, or just coffee and homemade apple pie. The Visrestaurant 't Pakhuus is open every day for lunch and dinner, they also have a homarium with 4 different types of oysters, it's a great way to start your fabulous meal, come for the divine.READ MORE

De Oude Vismarkt van Texel in Oudeschild, Texel, Netherlands takes you back in time and this fish shop offers a range of fresh smoked and fried fish and homemade specialties of craft quality and processing that you can taste, savour and love. With old fashioned coziness, you can dive into the world of wooden boats and navigate on a compass, there's an exhibition on the Life of Fish where you learn all about fish, Texel fishing and the Texel cutter fishermen in an interactive way. De Oude Vismarkt van Texel weclomes guest to visit the fish shop and check out the production floor, see how staff fillet and prepare the fish, they cater to hotels, restaurants and catering companies, you can also purchase fresh fish, have lunch, groups are welcome and take aways are available, it's all here for a fascinating visit and sublime fresh fish dining experience.READ MORE

The MS Rival at the harbour in Oudeschild, Texel, Netherlands will take you on unforgettable sport fishing adventures out on the Wadden Sea, and you skipper awaits to welcome you on board this wonderful motor ship. The MS Rival with a long history going back was once a cargo ship between Terschelling and Amsterdam, but today serves as a passenger ship for sport fishing. The MS Rival can take 25 to 30 anglers and rods and bait are available for rent, or bring your own, the skipper knows where the fish are biting, there is a spacious canteen below decks for meals and drinks and they can cater to meals for groups, they also do ash scattering of loved ones for you and your kin with the coordinates of the exact place the ashes were scattered.READ MORE

Bets Fietsen in Oudeschild, Texel, Netherlands offers sales, rentals and repairs of bicycles, and they rent powerful Flyer E-bikes as well as the Dolly cargo bikes. Dolly cargo bikes are available for smooth rides or electric options, they are trendy and unique with original design, lightweight and easy to ride and the double walled light plastic box is ideal for transporting stuff. Bets Fietsen also have bike apparel and accessories for sale and with advanced technologies offer offer the best pull precision fit, their Trek Precision fit system will assist in establishing the bike that fits you perfectly and gives a better driving experience, here their passion for cyclists shines through, visit today. READ MORE

The Kaap Skil, Museum van Jutters and Zeelui in Oudeschild, Texel, Netherlands offers a fun learning experience for young and old covering all aspects of Dutch maritime history. They have received international awards for architecture and exhibitions, and with VOC life size scale model warships, modest fishing vessels, VOC artifacts, a windmill and much more there is plenty to see and do. The Kaap Skil, Museum van Jutters and Zeelui tells the story of seafarers and boating, shipping and underwater wrecks, the history of the mill, the beautiful outdoor area fishermen's houses and their lives, the Dutch golden age of shipping where the Reede van Texel was the world's most important 17th Century anchorage, come learn about the children on the fishing boats, the diving and surface treasures, it's a fascinating place to visit.READ MORE