Surroundings and Tips of Hotel-Restaurant De Cooghen in De Koog

A stay in Hotel-Restaurant De Cooghen in De Koog means total enjoyment. The island of Texel is 25 kilometres long and 8 kilometres wide and is a great place for holidaymakers, those seeking peace and quiet, and nature lovers.

Dunes of Texel
The National Park Duinen van Texel covers almost the entire dune landscape of Texel. The wide open sea and beach, the closeness of the woods, and the expansive dune landscape make the National Park a wonderful area to visit and an area well worth protecting.

Slufter
The nature reserve De Slufter was created by the dykes bursting and the effects of the tides. During ebb and flow, the sea water of the North Sea reaches behind the dunes. This gives the reserve a wealth of brine tolerant plants and animals. De Slufter is accessible for recreational purposes and is well worth a visit. A number of walking routes traverse the southern end and visitors can enjoy the reserve's bird paradise in tranquillity.

Fresh sea air
Texel has plenty of activities all year round. The summer is of course the peak period for visitors, but it is a wonderful island to visit early and late in the season. What is better than wrapping up well in an anorak and blowing the cobwebs away on the beach, forgetting the daily grind and breathing refreshing sea air.

Tips

The people of Texel never tire of cycling and walking, which they do all year round. This is why there are dozens of walking and cycling routes laid out that lead to idyllic spots.
Further, 3 of the islands 6 museums are open all year round: Ecomare, the Schipbreuk- en Juttersmuseum, and the Maritiem en Juttersmuseum.
Sub-tropical pool paradise, Calluna.
A 9 hole golf course, Golfbaan De Texelse.
Guided tour and beer tasting at the Texelse Bierbrouwerij.
A visit to the lighthouse.
A visit to the charming villages of Den Hoorn, Oosterend and Oudeschild.