Its only 2 hour trip by train from amsterdam to den helder. From den helder, teso operates a…read moreregular service between den helder and texel. Overall, the ferry is very nice. What i like: - very regular service - modern boats - clean - very affordable ticket price (much cheaper then getting to the other dutch islands) - and only 20 min to get to the island.

Teso operates ferries between Den Helder and Texel island. Teso ferry is actually a ship which can…read moreaccommodate a crowd of people and automobiles. There are no roads to Texel. So you have to take Teso if you want to go to Texel. It offers a smooth ride across the sea and you can enjoy the panoramic views form the top deck. There is pantry serving buffet food and drinks. The ride across takes a quick 20 minutes and it can feel like it is over before you had time to settle down. It can be crowded during summer as more people like to go on vacation to Texel during summer. In summer, there can be waiting times to get on the ferry. Booking the ticket online (and you have to print it yourself and take with you of course) saves you time of standing in line for buying tickets. But it does not save you from standing in the line to get on the ferry :-)

A great campsite for families with children in the age group 4 - 14. Good, clean facilities and…read moreplayground and beach right next to the camping. We stayed with some friends in the trekkershut. This is a 4 person cottage with 2 bunkbeds, basic cooking faciluties and a stunning view over the lake. All we needed to take along was sleepingbag, pots and pans and toiletry. What i like: - the view from the cottage.

While staying on terschelling, was looking for a tour to see the seals…read more This tour offered a trip by sailingship to see seals. Ovetall, nice experience. Definitelg a Nice trip for families with small children.

Wondering what beaches to hit up this spring and summer in the Netherlands. My favorite beach in…read moreHolland is Texel. I love this place! It is our favorite get away spot during the year when we want to take a break for a few days from Amsterdam. It is a small island North of Holland. They also have two special islands next door to Texel as well, so you can jump around to a few different islands. Texel is a small popular tourist destination for the Dutch. You can swim,cycle, horseback-ride, take long wonderful walks,camp, and enjoy great food. Also if your not really a true camper, then they have some lovely Bed and Breakfast spots to check in. Gota love nature!