Grower Maarten Dijker shows interested visitors the various stages of growth and explains the growing process. The Texel Mushroom Farm can be visited by appointment. For further information please visit texelsepaddestoelenkwekerij.

What could be more relaxed than chugging around the island on a genuine Solex moped? You’ll feel as happy as a lark riding along at a relaxed speed with the wind in your hair. The Solexes can either be hired for part of the day or are available as part of a special package. For further information please visit www.solexverhuurtexel.nl.

Every Monday morning market traders sell their wares at the cosy market in the centre of Den Burg. Groeneplaats and Parkstraat are packed with stalls.

A tour with the Texel Horse-Drawn Tram is a unique way to explore the extreme north of Texel, the Netherlands’ largest Wadden island. A new addition is the beach ride, available until 31 August 2010! For further information please visit www.texelsepaardentram.nl.

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Den Hoorn plays host to Hoornder Thursdays in July and August each year. In the afternoons you’ll find a lovely market on Herenstraat with plenty of Texel products, a flea market on Klif with a weekly theme or, after the market has finished at around 7 o’clock, an extra attraction. We look forward to seeing you soon in Den Hoorn!

The Jan Plezier now has a new route: through the dunes and forest. The covered wagon departs for this destination almost daily from Landgoed De Bonte Belevenis at the Rommelpot near Den Hoorn. En route the driver will tell you about the landscape and will also stop halfway to treat you to a coffee (or other drink) and a piece of Texel cake. For further information please visit www.janpleziertexel.nl.
 

The Texel Model Railway Club at Emmelaan 65 in Den Burg is open to the public every Tuesday and Thursday in August from 19:30 - 22:00. For further information please visit www.spoorclubtexel.nl.

On Saturday 6 November 2010, our hotel is hosting the ‘Island Women’ event. This network meeting includes information stands, an open stage featuring interesting speakers, a clothes exchange and a Slow Food green buffet during the party evening with live music. For further information please visit www.graaggedaan.nu.
 

Wezenspyk Cheese Farm regularly organizes guided tours of its young calves, cow panorama, milking robot, cheese room and cow-friendly milking system. An explanation of cheese making is given and visitors can sample and buy a variety of traditionally made cheese. For further information please visit www.wezenspyk.nl.
 

At Vogelbush EUREKA in Oosterend you can see many species of birds and enjoy regular bird of prey demonstrations. The resident falconer explains about the many bird of prey types and how to care for them. You can also watch how young owls are fed. For further information please visit www.eurekatexel.nl.
 

Finally: the Texel lighthouse is now open to the public! It’s quite a climb, but the reward is definitely worth it: a fantastic view over the North Sea and Waddenzee, Vlieland and with a bit of luck Terschelling. Remember to bring your switch card, as it’s the only method of paying the entrance fee. For further information please visit www.vuurtorentexel.nl.
 

Ecomare is Texel’s Wadden and North Sea centre and houses a nature museum, seal sanctuary, sea aquarium, bird sanctuary, dune park and visitors’ centre. We are working on nature conservation in the Wadden and North Sea by informing and educating the public, as well as maintaining bird and seal sanctuaries. We regularly organize walks for both young and old, lectures, trawling, a variety of excursions and much more! For further information please visit Ecomare.

Beer made on Texel includes Skuumkoppe, Texels Wit and Goudkoppe. If you want to experience the delights of these beers you can purchase these quality brands on Texel and elsewhere. However, the Texel Beer Brewery is also open to visitors who would like a tour. For further information please visit www.speciaalbier.com.