When is the best time to go to Texel?

The best time to go to Texel depends on your personal preferences and what you want to do during your stay on the island. Summer: Summer is the high season on Texel, when the island is most visited. This is a great time for water sports such as swimming, sailing and surfing! Spring: The island is less busy than in summer, which means you have more space to enjoy the peace and nature. It is a good season for walks and bike rides through the dunes. Autumn: Autumn on Texel often offers pleasant temperatures and calmer weather. You can enjoy beautiful autumn walks and bike rides through the colorful surroundings. Winter: Winter on Texel is quiet, ideal for a relaxing getaway. Although the weather is colder, there are still many fun activities to do, such as visiting the local markets, restaurants and cafes. A good time to enjoy the quiet beaches and nature of Texel without the crowds!

Is Texel fun for 1 day?

Yes, Texel is certainly fun for a day out! Especially if you plan to go cycling. The island offers beautiful cycling routes along the coast, through the dunes, past villages and through nature. With a day of cycling on Texel you can see a lot of the island and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. So yes, a day of cycling on Texel is definitely worth it and offers plenty to enjoy, even if you are only on the island for one day.

Where are the most shops on Texel?

On Texel you will find most shops in the villages of Den Burg and De Koog. Den Burg is the largest village on the island and has a diverse range of shops, including supermarkets, clothing stores, boutiques, souvenir shops, beachwear shops, restaurants, ice cream parlors and cafes. Both villages are great shopping destinations and offer plenty of choice for visitors who want to shop on Texel.

Is De Koog open on Sundays?

Yes, De Koog on Texel is generally open on Sundays, especially during the tourist season. But as with other places on Texel, business opening hours may vary. It's always a good idea to check the opening hours of specific shops, restaurants or attractions in advance.

Is Texel open on Sundays?

In general, most shops, restaurants and tourist attractions on Texel are also open on Sundays, especially during the tourist season. Some smaller shops or local businesses may be closed on Sundays. It is therefore always a good idea to check the opening hours of specific businesses in advance.

How long is a rental day?

A regular rental day runs from 08:30 to 18:00. Please note: in certain periods of the year these are changed, see the opening hours.

Contact

Opening hours

Cycling on Texel has a main depot in the village of De Koog (Nikadel 75) and also has several rental depots across the island.

You can decide where you want to pick up your rental bikes. Please note: You also return your bicycle to the branch where you picked it up. Reservations can be made online in just 3 steps, but first check which depot is close to your holiday address and what our rental conditions are.

Opening hours over the festive period

Sundays 20 and 27 December and 3 January: Den Burg and De Cocksdorp10:00-12:00 en 16:00-17:00

Fietsen op Texel10:00-17:00
Christmas Day and Boxing Day – 25/26 December: Normal opening hours,

Fietsen op Texel11:00-14:00
New Year’s Eve, 31 December: 08:30 - 16:00
New Year’s Day, 1 January: Fietsen op Texel10:00-17:00,

other branches closed

Openingstijden verhuurlocaties

Den Burg
Parkstraat 14

Maandag t/m vrijdag

08:30-18:00

Saturday

08:30-17:00

Sunday

Closed

De Cocksdorp
Kikkertstraat 3

Maandag t/m vrijdag

08:30-17:00

Saturday

08:30-17:00

Sunday

Closed

De Koog (Fietsen op Texel)
Nikadel 75

Maandag t/m vrijdag

08:30-17:00

Saturday

08:30-17:00

Sunday

10:00-12:00 and 15:30-17:00

Oudeschild
Haven 20-B

Maandag t/m zondag

Closed

De Koog
Nikadel 60

Maandag t/m vrijdag

08:30-17:00

Saturday

08:30-17:00

Sunday

Closed

On Sundays, you can visit Fietsen Op Texel De Koog (Nikadel 75), including to hand in your bikes.

Regular opening hours

These opening hours apply from March 24 to November 2, 2025.

Den Burg Parkstraat 14

Monday

08:30-18:00

Tuesday

08:30-18:00

Wednesday

08:30-18:00

Thursday

08:30-18:00

Friday

08:30-18:00

Saturday

08:30-18:00

Sunday

10:00-12:00
& 16:00-18:00

De Koog Nikadel 60

Monday

08:30-18:00

Tuesday

08:30-18:00

Wednesday

08:30-18:00

Thursday

08:30-18:00

Friday

08:30-18:00

Saturday

08:30-18:00

Sunday

Closed

On Sundays you can go to Fietsen Op Texel De Koog (Nikadel 75), also to return your bicycles.

De Cocksdorp Kikkertstraat 3

Monday

08:30-18:00

Tuesday

08:30-18:00

Wednesday

08:30-18:00

Thursday

08:30-18:00

Friday

08:30-18:00

Saturday

08:30-18:00

Sunday

10:00-18:00

Cycling on Texel (De Koog) Nikadel 75

Monday

08:30-18:00

Tuesday

08:30-18:00

Wednesday

08:30-18:00

Thursday

08:30-18:00

Friday

08:30-18:00

Saturday

08:30-18:00

Sunday

10:00-18:00

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Breakdown and repair service

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Depots

Cycling on Texel has a main depot in the village of De Koog (Nikadel 75) and also has several rental depots across the island.

Depots & Charging Points

Download the information sheet for more information about the depots and charging points.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs provide quick answers to visitors' most common questions.

Contact

Opening hours

Opening hours over the festive period

Openingstijden verhuurlocaties

On Sundays, you can visit Fietsen Op Texel De Koog (Nikadel 75), including to hand in your bikes.

Regular opening hours

To book?

Breakdown and repair service

To ask?

Deliver

Our bicycles

Depots

Depots & Charging Points

Frequently Asked Questions

Breakdown and repair service

To book?

Breakdown and repair service

To ask?

Fietsen op Texel

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Opening hours & depots