Texel Travel Guide
From Wikitravel
Texel is an island in the Wadden region of the Netherlands.
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Understand
Texel is an island with four types of landscape, Dunes and beaches in the west, flatland, polders, in the east and hilly in the center, the remains of the ice age. A fourth type is inland wetlands with beautiful walking trails in the center west coast of the island. "The Muy". Both tourists and birds are abundant. The tourist mostly in the summer.
The islanders call their hilly area the "High Mountain", the highest point is about 30 meters above sea level and gives a fabulous view of the island. They have their own name for the mainland: "The other side"
The official name is Texel, but locals use "Tessel" and you are recognized as one of them if you use this name too, after some practice for the right pronunciation.
Get in
Its a 30 min boat trip from Den Helder to Texel. Ferry departures from 6:30 until 21:30, every hour, less departures on Sunday.
By plane
By train
By car
By bus
By boat
Get around
The island is best experienced by bicycle, in the summer.
See
During the summer a special touristic boat service to the neighbouring island, Vlieland, is available. Also Waddenzee sealife is visited on this trip.
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Learn
Work
Buy
Eat
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Drink
Sleep
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Contact
Stay safe
Cope
Get out
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