Where is the nearest hospital on Texel?
All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://texel.de/en/medical-addresses.php
Where can I find a gynaecologist or midwife on Texel?
All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://texel.de/en/medical-addresses.php
Are the shops on Texel open on Sundays?
On Texel, shops are allowed to open every Sunday. Many shops are also open on Sundays, but not all shopkeepers take advantage of this opportunity.
The standard opening hours on public holidays and shopping Sundays on Texel are from 12:00 to 17:00.
Is there a launderette on Texel?
As far as we know, there is no public self-service launderette on Texel.
- Campsite or holiday park: many campsites and holiday parks have washing machines and dryers, but usually only for their own guests.
- Linen: you can also hire bed linen and towels on the island, so there is less to wash.
- Tip: ask when booking your accommodation whether it has a washing machine.
Where is the police station on Texel?
The police station of Texel is at Pontweg 104, 1791 LB Den Burg; visits are by appointment only.
- Emergency: call 112 if life is in danger or a crime is taking place.
- Non-emergency: call 0900 8844, from abroad +31 343 578 844; this is also the number for making an appointment at the station.
- Online: reporting a theft, for example, is often also possible via politie.nl.
Is carnival celebrated on Texel?
No, carnival is not celebrated on Texel or on the other Wadden Islands.
- Where it is: in the Netherlands carnival is mainly celebrated in the south, in Limburg and North Brabant.
What are the rules for buying and drinking alcohol on Texel?
You must be 18 or older to buy alcohol; if in doubt, staff will ask for ID.
- Supermarket: sells beer, wine and other drinks with less than 15% alcohol.
- Liquor store: spirits are sold in a slijterij (liquor store).
- ID: passport, ID card or driving licence; without proof you may be refused.
Where can you rent a bike on Texel?
All local information about cycling and bicycle rental on Texel is available on the cycling page: https://texel.de/en/cycling.php
You can buy cycling routes at the local tourist office and the local bike rental.
Where can I fly a kite on the beach on Texel?
You may fly a single-line kite anywhere on the beach of Texel; kites with two or more lines are only allowed in set zones.
- Sports beaches: multi-line kites are only allowed between beach post 17.6 and 18.99 and between beach post 28.2 and 32.0; these areas are marked with signs on the beach.
- Kitesurfing and sand yachting: kitesurfing, kite buggying and sand yachting are also only allowed on these sports beaches; keep at least 50 metres from the hard sea defence near the lighthouse.
- Wadden Sea: kitesurfing on the Wadden Sea is only permitted at Dijkmanshuizen.
Are shops, museums and restaurants on Texel open at Christmas and New Year?
Most shops, museums and attractions on Texel are only closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day; many restaurants are actually open at Christmas.
- Christmas Eve (24 December): shops are usually open, often until late afternoon; many restaurants serve a Christmas dinner.
- Christmas Day (25 December): most shops, museums and attractions are closed; many restaurants are open, booking is often necessary.
- Boxing Day (26 December): many shops and attractions are open again, as on a Sunday.
- New Year's Eve (31 December): shops often close earlier; some restaurants are open.
- New Year's Day (1 January): most shops are closed; some restaurants and cafés are open.
- Ferry: around the holidays the ferry sometimes runs to an adjusted timetable; check TESO in advance.
- Opening hours: check the exact times on the websites of the shops, museums and restaurants themselves.
You can find all information about local restaurants on Texel on: https://texel.de/en/food-and-beverages.php
For a list with information and opening hours of each restaurant on Texel, we refer to the websites: TheFork.nl and/or Eet.nu.
Can you rent a bike on arrival on Texel?
Yes, right at the ferry harbour in 't Horntje you can rent a bike from Fietsverhuur Texel.
- Booking: booking ahead is recommended in busy periods.
What are the address and contact details of the municipality of Texel?
Gemeente Texel
Emmalaan 15
1791 AT Den Burg
tel. +31 222-14 0222
e-mail. gemeente@texel.nl
web. https://www.texel.nl/
What should I do if I have lost something on Texel?
You indicate that you have lost or found something.
If you have lost something you can report this at the municipality Texel (https://www.texel.nl/). Not the police. Is it an object which has been stolen from you? Then you should indeed do report to the police. Sometimes you also need to go to the police when it comes to a lost identity document.
Lost something?
If you have an lost an object in (the region of) Texel, you can inquire the local municipality Texel. Perhaps your item is already found. You can declare an lost object on https://verlorenofgevonden.nl/. You can of course also come to the town hall.
After declaration of loss and showing your ID, you can retake your possession immediately.
Anything?
Do you have found an object (in this region), then it is your duty to do your best to give it back to the owner. If you know who the owner is, you can do this yourself. Do you not know who the owner is? You report the the item to the local municipality.
You can declare an found object on https://verlorenofgevonden.nl/. You can of course also always come to the town hall.
Den Burg is the shopping heart of Texel, with well-known chains and many small independent shops; there are also shops in De Koog and the other villages.
- Opening hours: most shops are open from Monday to Saturday.
- Sunday: in De Koog the shops are open every Sunday; in Den Burg they open on a number of Sundays.
- Market: every Monday morning there is a weekly market in Den Burg.
Where can I exchange, refill or buy (camping) gas bottles on Texel?
On Texel you can get gas bottles and camping gas at Kampeershop Texel in Oudeschild, among other places.
- Kampeershop Texel: Schilderweg 261A, Oudeschild, tel. +31 222 313 348, kampeershoptexel.nl; also for advice and parts for gas systems.
- Tip: if possible bring a full bottle from the mainland; the choice on the island is limited.
- More sales points: find a sales point with the Benegas bottle finder or the Primagaz dealer locator.
Where can I find a paediatrician on Texel?
All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://texel.de/en/medical-addresses.php
For big matches and tournaments, the games are shown in various bars on Texel, including:
- Café de Kuip: Dorpsstraat 75, De Koog.
- Café Mans: Binnenburg 10, Den Burg.
- De Slock: Parkstraat 36, Den Burg.
- More bars: see the overview food and drink on Texel.
Are the shops on Texel open on 11 November?
Yes, in the Netherlands 11 November is an ordinary day, so the shops on Texel keep their normal opening hours.
- Belgium and France: there 11 November (Armistice Day) is a public holiday; in the Netherlands it is not.
- Off season: in autumn and winter some shops on the island have shorter opening hours.
When are there markets on Texel?
Every Monday morning there is a weekly market in the centre of Den Burg, on the Groeneplaats.
- Weekly market: all year round except on public holidays, from about 7 am to 1.30 pm, with fruit, vegetables, fish, cheese, flowers and clothing among other things.
- Summer: in high season there are also markets and street fairs in the other villages; check the dates in the events calendar of VVV Texel.
Where is a pharmacy on Texel?
All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://texel.de/en/medical-addresses.php
VVV Texel
Emmalaan 66
1791 AV Den Burg
tel. +31 222 314741
e-mail info@texel.net
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