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Exploring Texel Island – Family Trip to the Dutch Wadden Sea

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Aerial view of colorful beach huts lined up on a sandy beach with waves crashing ashore.

May 26 – June 3, 2015 – Texel, Netherlands

Texel is one of the most unique and beautiful destinations in the Dutch Wadden Sea. During our family trip, we enjoyed long beach walks, wide dunes, and the unmistakable coastal light that makes Texel so special. From the iconic Eierland Lighthouse to the endless tidal flats, the island delivers a perfect mix of nature, culture, and relaxation.

A true highlight was meeting the famous Texel sheep, known worldwide for their distinctive, muscular shape. Seeing them grazing peacefully on the green hills is one of those classic Texel experiences and a reminder of the island’s strong agricultural heritage.

We also visited the Juttersmuseum Kaap Skil, Texel’s beachcomber museum. It’s an incredible collection of maritime objects washed ashore—ropes, buoys, fishing gear, anchors, floats, and colorful finds that reveal the island’s connection to the sea. The museum’s fishing sheds and maritime displays offer a unique look into Texel’s culture.

Along the way we spotted wildlife like gulls, pheasants, and Highland cattle, while kite surfers added energy to the coastline. From sunrise colors to sunset over the North Sea, Texel gave us calm, space, and unforgettable family time.

📸 Photo Gallery – Impressions from Texel

  • Rock with carved love heart and names on a sandy beach with dune grasses under a blue sky.
  • Red lighthouse on a sandy hill with grassy dunes at sunset under a cloudy blue sky.
  • Rustic wooden cabin with yellow-trimmed windows under a dramatic cloudy sky, surrounded by grass and wooden poles.
  • Tall wooden poles against a dramatic cloudy sky, creating a striking silhouette at dusk.
  • Blue metal roof with Viking-style decorative metal spears against a clear sky background.
  • Serene beach at sunset with grassy dunes, dark clouds, and a lone boat on the calm sea.
  • Discarded snack bag on a cloudy beach at dusk, with sand ripples and distant ocean view.
  • Red buoy on paved area near a green field under a blue sky with clouds.
  • Rusted chain and metal structure against blue sky with clouds in the background.
  • Colorful gloves drying on a wooden fence against a blue sky background.
  • A cluttered wall displays colorful buoys, life preservers, and vintage signs in a rustic nautical-themed room.
  • Colorful construction helmets displayed on a wooden wall, showcasing safety gear diversity.
  • Colorful nautical ropes hanging against a dark background, showcasing various textures and knots.
  • Close-up of coiled nautical ropes against a clear blue sky, highlighting texture and details in natural light.
  • Close-up of stacked brown tamarind pods creating an organic, textured pattern.
  • Vintage beer and soda can collection displayed on shelves, showing various brands and labels with rustic textures.
  • Distressed mannequin with blond wig, red hat, and colorful scarf, set against a dark, rustic background.
  • Colorful stacked PVC pipes with open ends, forming a vibrant geometric pattern.
  • Green Texel buoy with a windsock against a blue sky with scattered clouds.
  • Sheep and lambs grazing on a green hilltop under a clear blue sky.
  • Close-up of a seagull with a yellow beak against a clear blue sky.
  • Close-up of a pheasant with vibrant plumage and a striking red face set against a blurred natural background.
  • Sunrise over a calm ocean with gentle waves touching a sandy beach.
  • Red lighthouse on a coastal landscape with sandy beach and grassy fields, viewed from above under a clear blue sky.
  • Sunny beachscape with sandy dunes, grass, tire tracks, and ocean horizon under a clear sky.
  • Aerial view of a coastal landscape with a sandy beach, red lighthouse, and green fields under a clear blue sky.
  • Aerial view of red lighthouse and nearby orange-roofed houses on green hills by the sea and sandy beach.
  • Aerial view of a red lighthouse on a grassy hill by a sandy beach at sunset, with ocean waves in the background.
  • Kitesurfer performs jump over waves on ocean, creating splash; overcast sky sets dramatic tone.
  • Kitesurfer jumping above ocean waves on a windy day with a clear sky background.
  • Kite surfers on a windy beach with colorful kites in the sky under a clear blue sky.
  • Vintage rotary phone and seashells on a rustic windowsill under sunlight, brick wall in the background.
  • Aerial view of a blue boat docked at a wooden pier beside a sandy beach with gentle waves.
  • Shaggy Highland cow with long horns standing in grassy field, black and white photo.
  • Shaggy Highland cow with curved horns stands amidst tall grass in a scenic meadow.
  • Aerial view of a windmill by the coast with surrounding waterways and a small building under a cloudy sky at sunset.
  • Weathered yellow phone booth labeled De Piepercel in grassy field under cloudy sky.
  • Aerial view of colorful beach huts lined up on a sandy beach with waves crashing ashore.
  • Sunset over ocean with vibrant clouds, distant ship silhouette, and seaweed-covered rocks in the foreground.
  • Aerial view of a red lighthouse on a coastal landscape with sandy beach and tidal pools under a clear blue sky.
  • Sunset over a serene beach with sand dunes and grass, calm sea in the background.
  • Beach sunset with seashells hanging on wooden poles and tangled string in the sand.

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