The Kaap Skil, Museum van Jutters and Zeelui in Oudeschild, Texel, Netherlands offers a fun learning experience for young and old covering all aspects of Dutch maritime history. They have received international awards for architecture and exhibitions, and with VOC life size scale model warships, modest fishing vessels, VOC artifacts, a windmill and much more there is plenty to see and do. The Kaap Skil, Museum van Jutters and Zeelui tells the story of seafarers and boating, shipping and underwater wrecks, the history of the mill, the beautiful outdoor area fishermen's houses and their lives, the Dutch golden age of shipping where the Reede van Texel was the world's most important 17th Century anchorage, come learn about the children on the fishing boats, the diving and surface treasures, it's a fascinating place to visit.READ MORE

Havenzicht in Oudeschild, Texel, Netherlands is a family owned hotel restaurant rich in turbulent history, now offering two luxury hotel rooms, great hospitality and excellent food in a friendly atmosphere. The beautiful ship's deck floor and maritime accessories give the building a beautiful nautical character which matches the harbour and Oudeschild, they are open for lunch and dinner everyday except for Sundays and Wednesdays. Havenzicht cafe restaurant serves classic traditional dishes made with organic products from Texel at really good prices, and the menu features fresh fish, artisanal meat dishes and vegetarian dishes with extensive garnishes, everyone will find something tasty on their menu, come for your absolute dining pleasure, and they have various packages for groups.READ MORE

De Oude Vismarkt van Texel in Oudeschild, Texel, Netherlands takes you back in time and this fish shop offers a range of fresh smoked and fried fish and homemade specialties of craft quality and processing that you can taste, savour and love. With old fashioned coziness, you can dive into the world of wooden boats and navigate on a compass, there's an exhibition on the Life of Fish where you learn all about fish, Texel fishing and the Texel cutter fishermen in an interactive way. De Oude Vismarkt van Texel weclomes guest to visit the fish shop and check out the production floor, see how staff fillet and prepare the fish, they cater to hotels, restaurants and catering companies, you can also purchase fresh fish, have lunch, groups are welcome and take aways are available, it's all here for a fascinating visit and sublime fresh fish dining experience.READ MORE

De Texel se Visspecialist in Oudeschild, Texel, Netherlands offers an unprecedented assortment of fish and the shop at the bottom of the dyke is a paradise for fish lovers. They are also a fish supplier to many restaurants on Texel, and their fish is carefully selected, professionaly filleted and portioned, they have a cozy eatery with terrace as well and you can enjoy many different types of delicious fish and homemade specialties. De Texel se Visspecialist have a vast product range including fish from the North and Wadden Sea, fish from abroad, baked fish and smoked fish, shellfish, oysters and more and serve salads, sushi and snacks, they have the added attraction of a huge aquarium with dangerous fish like real sharks, moray eels and much more, a must visit.READ MORE

The MS Rival at the harbour in Oudeschild, Texel, Netherlands will take you on unforgettable sport fishing adventures out on the Wadden Sea, and you skipper awaits to welcome you on board this wonderful motor ship. The MS Rival with a long history going back was once a cargo ship between Terschelling and Amsterdam, but today serves as a passenger ship for sport fishing. The MS Rival can take 25 to 30 anglers and rods and bait are available for rent, or bring your own, the skipper knows where the fish are biting, there is a spacious canteen below decks for meals and drinks and they can cater to meals for groups, they also do ash scattering of loved ones for you and your kin with the coordinates of the exact place the ashes were scattered.READ MORE

Texeltours in Oudeschild, Texel, Netherlands offers bus hire aboard their coaches and buses, mini Texel coaches, cabs and even a unique American school bus from your location for trips around the island and back again. They even have a wheelchair coach with lift for people in a wheelchair or have difficulty walking, their transport is reliaable, safe and comfortable and comply with strict legislation. Texeltours are also available for events and catering on Texel and take care of everything from accommodation to on-site facilities, catering and more, their transport is available for groups, school outings, company events, weddings, and much more, book today for all they have to offer.READ MORE

Tug Egbertha in Oudeschild, Texel, Netherlands invites you to come spend a night and relaxing sleep on this historic tugboat from the 1930's with a rich history. Located in the harbour of Oudeschild, the boat is authentically decorated for a wonderful walk back into the past, and there is a cozy deckhouse or living area and back deck where you0 can sit and enjoy life on the water. Tug Egbertha was a little work boat in her day complete with added push nose, today she has been refurbished with much love and attention, and is waiting to take you on a tour or accommodate you for a sleepover, come learn about her fascinating history, there is much to tell about this authentic tug and her technical details.READ MORE

Eeetcafe De Kombuis Texel in Oudeschild, Texel, Netherlands is perfectly situated on the harbour with constantly changing water views and is the best place to relax, enjoy a snack or meal and drink in a great atmosphere. They have it all, sea views, a great menu, heated terrace and excellent service, they are the closest eatery to the water in town, and are open for lunch, dinner and snacks. Eeetcafe De Kombuis Texel is an excellent venue for groups, and if you order in advance, they will ensure everything is ready when you arrive, all you need to do is relax and enjoy a wonderful time with your guests.READ MORE

Garnalen Vissen op Texel translates as shrimp fishing in the Wadden Sea and they invite you to join them on the fishing adventure of a lifetime abord their shrimp fishing boats, your holiday will not be complete until you've tried it. The two boats TX10 and TX20 with friendly skippers leave the harbour of Oudeschild and head out on the Wadden Sea, they fish for shrimps but also catch crabs, starfish, roosters, weevils and flatfish in the nets, maybe even sandsharks, and everything goes into bins on deck and besides the shrimp are returned to the sea with the help of the children on the cruises. Garnalen Vissen op Texel is educational and fun for young and old, the shrimp go into a large cooking pot, and the skipper explains how to peel them, you haven't tasted anything so fresh in our life, the whole trip take about two hours and is not to be missed, they even sail in rainy weather, join them.READ MORE

The Haven Hotel Texel offers charming small scale accommodation at the lively harbour of Oudeschild, Netherlands right on one of the most beautiful locations on the island of Texel with stunning views over the Wadden sea. With six modern smartly decorated hotel rooms offering magnificent sea views, here guests can relax and breathe the atmosphere of the island surrounded by relaxing colours, and each room is unique. The Haven Hotel Texel also features the charming Brasserie TX with large windows and magnificent views over the fishing harbour, and they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with an extensive menu, there is also a terrace for refreshing drinks, and a snack counter for light bites, come for an exceptional stay in beautiful surrounds, it's all here.READ MORE