Autumn break Texel

Forest, dune and untouched nature

Every season has its charm on the Wadden Islands, but the autumn holidays on Texel are something special. The typical autumn colors of the forests, combined with the salty scent of the sea, can only be found here. An ideal time for a photo holiday or a romantic weekend away. With us you will find beautiful apartments along the edge of the forest just 500 from the sea, cuddly holiday homes in the center and spacious (family) houses in quiet suburbs of De Koog. De Koog is a village that is located approximately in the middle of Texel, on the edge of the De Duinen van Texel National Park.

Fully equipped

The holiday homes that you will find in our offer are luxurious and user-friendly. Various homes even with a view to a physical disability. There are comfortable beds and complete kitchens in every home. You can choose to stay in a bungalow with enclosed garden and / or playground equipment during the autumn holidays on Texel. Easy if you also bring the dog and / or children. For a romantic weekend Texel we have beautiful apartments with sea view and sauna for you. And what about a high-tech energy-zero house on the Buytenplaats, complete with hot tub and outdoor kitchen?

Enjoy all together

Undoubtedly, the children worked with peers during the summer holidays and you were working or lying on the beach. Autumn holidays on Texel are a good opportunity to take a socialize week. Get a breath of fresh air on the beach or a mushroom walk with the ranger. Just a few activities that make a family a close-knit family. And do you know what? Just take the dog with you. In most of our accommodations, your dog is very welcome and the garden is even fenced especially for them. Between September 1 and March 1, they can get off the line almost anywhere on Texel.

Transport and parking on Texel

During the holiday periods it is busier on Texel than outside. An attraction or the beach are often easier to reach, by bicycle or public transport. In the park, or at the holiday residence, your car is safe and you park for free. Elsewhere on Texel, such as the villages and beach strokes, you have to pay everywhere. Texel's own transport service Texelhopper has more than 130 stops and can also be ordered on time and place. In addition, a Connexxion regular service runs between the ferry port, Den Burg and the De Koog center.

Nature in the fall

For a large number of holidaymakers who visit the island regularly, Texel is at its best during the autumn holidays. When the sea buckthorn turns the dune valleys orange and the deciduous forests exchange the green for yellow, red and brown tones. It is also during this period that mushroom walks are organized by Natuurmonumenten and Ecomare. With the bathing season over, the North Sea beach is again for the hiker and the wind athletes. If things are not so bad, you will just find the first autumn storms and you can get a breath of fresh air in an even pleasant temperature.

Experience everything

There is plenty to do during the autumn holidays on Texel. You can enjoy shopping and eating in the picturesque town of Den Burg, enjoy the fishing village of Oudeschild, or get a breath of fresh air at the beach at De Koog. But there is much more to do during an autumn holiday Texel. From bicycles to museums, from horse riding to skydiving or swimming in the tropical swimming paradise Caluna or spotting seals in the EcoMare. You will not get bored during your autumn holiday on Texel. For a nice keepsake, in addition to the undoubtedly nice photos, a beachcomber, real Texel wool or the special Texel cheese is a must.

Walking and cycling

Most walking and cycling routes can be found in the largest nature reserve on the island, the Dunes of Texel National Park. The area covers the entire west coast, from Eierland lighthouse to the north, to the southern tip. In addition to cycle paths, for the recreational cyclist, there are also MTB routes, which can be recognized by the blue signs with the international MTB sign and paths that are accessible for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. The total junction network on cycle paths is more than 140 km. The total number of kilometers of hiking trails is even greater. You can obtain routes at Ecomare and VVV Texel, among others.

Own products

Take your time for hot chocolate or many award-winning Texels Bock on a beach pavilion, while the waves infinitely target the beach. Or join a cozy pub, while twilight falls over the island. Delicious extensive food in one of the many good restaurants on Texel, where chefs serve the best island goods. Tip: get acquainted with Texel's special own products. The herbal bitters and the beer are famous. You can go to the makers to taste them. But there are also many small-scale products of fruit, (silent) vegetables, cheese and dairy, meat, ice cream and wine. An excellent base for a delicious autumn meal and pure island feeling in your accommodation!

Tough jute history

Texel has a rich burlap past. You can get acquainted with the tough jute history at two Texel museums. A visit to Ecomare, center for Wadden and North Sea and famous for the seal shelter, should not be missed in your visit. Even after a big storm, go to the beach and experience what it is like to come home with special finds ... Enjoy a wonderful autumn, of course on Texel!

Sightseeing

There are plenty of places and events to view or participate in. Ecomare, Cape Skil maritime museum and the many nature reserves are almost well known. Have you ever thought about skydiving, a boat trip with a shrimp cutter, or a mudflat? In September and October the heath has a deep purple color and the sunsets are also of a deeper red than usual. During your autumn holiday it is beautiful to see it from the area around Eierland lighthouse. This can be done from several beach pavilions, while enjoying a drink or the evening meal.

Fancy a week, midweek or weekend in the autumn holidays on Texel? Book directly online at Texel holidays!