Texel
About 2 hr by ferry from Amsterdam
The biggest Wadden island: dunes, beaches, sheep and seals.
Why locals go
An island weekend by train and ferry.
Visiting Amsterdam?
At 2 hr by ferry, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Amsterdam for your flight home.
What to book
- Bike around the island
- Seal watching trip
- Ecomare seal center
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
See hotels in TexelDate ideas
For two
- Beach sunset
- Dune hotel
With friends
- Bike tour around the island
- Beach pavilion afternoon
When to go
May to September.