De Waal: Authentic Beauty in the Smallest Village of Texel

De Waal is the smallest village on Texel and is located in the heart of the island. Despite its size, the village has a lot to offer to visitors.

Historic Center

The village has a picturesque charm with its narrow streets and historic houses. The heart of De Waal is centered around the Hogereind. Here, you will find beautiful historic buildings, including the oldest house on Texel.

Cultural Museum

One of the main attractions in De Waal is the Cultural Historical Museum, located in the Hogereind. The museum provides insights into the rich history of Texel and offers a diverse collection that illustrates the development of the island over the centuries.

Shops and Restaurants

Although small, De Waal has several amenities. There are some local shops and a café-restaurant, located on the Hogereind, where you can enjoy local delicacies.

Nature

De Waal is surrounded by beautiful nature. To the north of the village lies the nature reserve Waalenburg, a meadow bird sanctuary with walking paths, ideal for nature lovers.

Events

Every year in August, De Waal hosts the 'SomPop festival', a popular music festival that attracts visitors from the entire region.

In summary, De Waal is a charming village with a rich historical heritage and a beautiful surrounding, making it an attractive destination for anyone looking to experience the authentic side of Texel.

Cultural Historical Museum of Texel

Experience the rich history of Texel at the Cultural Historical Museum of Texel in De Waal. This museum offers a fascinating look at the island's farming life and artisan culture. What Can You Expect at the Cultural Historical Museum of Texel ? - Authentic Collections: Admire an impressive collection of authentic farm wagons, carriages, sleighs, and old ...

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Church of De Waal

In the picturesque village of De Waal, the smallest village on Texel, stands a special church: the Waalderkerk. This modern church building is located on an ancient site, high on a mound at Hogereind, and radiates a unique combination of history and contemporary architecture. The History of the Waalderkerk - Rebuilt after the Second World War: The original church of De ...

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Viewpoint Waalenburg

The viewpoint Waalenberg, located in the heart of Texel, offers a stunning view over the bird-rich nature reserve Waalenburg. What to expect at viewpoint Waalenberg? - [item-photo-10129-2]Panoramic views: From the concrete platform you can overlook a wide landscape of meadows, ditches, and reeds – a paradise for peace seekers and nature lovers. - Abundance of birds: In spring and summer y ...

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Vogelhut Westerkolk

Sinds enige jaren staat er een vogelkijkhut bij het plasje de Westerkolk. Naast diverse eendensoorten bevolken kluut, grutto, tureluur en bruine kiekendief het water en de lucht nabij de hut.

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Viewpoint De Staart

A viewpoint in the heart of Texel, where you can experience the nature of Waalenburg up close – without having to walk far. What to expect at viewpoint De Staart - [item-photo-10128-2]Panoramic View: From the concrete platform, you have sweeping views across the open plains of Waalenburg, one of the most beautiful bird areas on Texel. - Birdwatching: In spring, the area is teeming wit ...

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Waalenburg

Nature reserve Waalenburg (Waal en Burg) is a lively polder full of flowers, birds, and history, located in the heart of Texel, just north of Den Burg. What can you expect in nature reserve Waalenburg? - [item-photo-10121-2]Abundance of meadow birds: In this bird paradise, black-tailed godwits, redshanks, and oystercatchers breed. Thanks to the tranquillity and rich food supply, it is one o ...

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Viewpoint De Hertenkamp

From viewpoint De Hertenkamp, you can enjoy a beautiful view over the nature reserve Waalenburg – an oasis of tranquillity in the heart of Texel. [item-photo-10131-2]What to expect at De Hertenkamp - Panoramic View: From this elevated point, you can look out over Texel’s open countryside, with flower-rich meadows and vast grasslands. - Birdwatching: A paradise for bird lovers! Spot g ...

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Birdwatching Screen De Nol

Enjoy peace, space, and stunning views over the bird-rich nature reserve Waalenburg, located in the heart of Texel. What to expect at birdwatching screen De Nol? - Unique View: From the screen, you overlook the open landscape of Waalenburg – once farmland, now a flourishing nature reserve full of birds, flowers, and herbs. - [item-photo-10150-2] Bird Spotting: With a little patience, yo ...

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Natuurcentrum De Marel

At the edge of polder Waalenburg lies the nature centre De Marel, the perfect starting point to discover the rich nature and meadow birds of Texel. What can you expect at the nature centre De Marel? - Bird Boulevard: Staff are happy to tell you which birds can be seen at that moment, from breeding birds in spring to large flocks of migratory birds in autumn. - [item-photo-9931-3]Excurs ...

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Play Nature by OERRR

Discover, climb and splash around in nature at the play area of OERRR next to the De Marel Nature Centre in the Waalenburg Nature Reserve. What can you expect at Play Nature by OERRR? - Play in nature: A small-scale natural play area. Children can play freely in a natural environment full of water, sand and greenery – perfect for getting messy. - Adventures in the g ...