Ecomare on Texel

Ecomare on Texel
» Unique nature museum on Texel

On Texel in the National Park Dunes, you will find a unique nature museum, and seal and bird sanctuary, Ecomare.

This centre is located near Den Burg. Are you interested in nature and the animals on Texel? Then a visit to Ecomare is a 'must' if you are staying on Texel.

Ecomare on Texel
» Boots on

Various excursions are organised from Ecomare. How about a walking excursion through the salt marsh De Slufter. Boots on your feet so you can cross the creeks and pools in this beautiful area nearby The Koog.

Or take a guided walk past orchids, among meadow birds and along old creek remnants. This walk is in the Waal and Burg polder, north of Den Burg

Ecomare on Texel
» Whaling on Texel

In the old Whaler's cottage, you will go back to the year 1755. This house is located in Den Hoorn. and here you can see and experience the hardships the inhabitants were exposed to at the time of whaling.

On a guided tour of the house, you will learn about historic whaling in the 18th century.