20 x holidays on Terschelling
We spontaneously go into holiday mode as soon as the boat sets sail Terschelling leaves the port of Harlingen. Pats boom, holiday fashion on. This is where you want to be on this lovely Wadden Island: 20 x holidays on Terschelling
De Spoonbill on Terschelling. If bells ring there, you will probably think of the campsite with the same name. That's correct (of course), but we are referring here to the new, energy-neutral house for six people. The wooden house has three bedrooms, which is great of course, but here too the highlight is the outdoor area: a large terrace and an unobstructed and beautiful view. Furthermore, the whole thing is nice and new and luxurious. The kitchen is fully equipped, including induction hob, oven/microwave, dishwasher, and there is even a washing machine and dryer. Great for those who are going a little longer and have the kids with them. That's a good idea anyway, taking the kids. They can safely find their way to the playground with water pump, which is located on the same grounds as the holiday home. You can book De Lepelaar here
Between the Wadden Sea and the North Sea, 'a piece of Paris in the Terschelling polder' is how Eilandbistro De Boschplaat describes itself. Honest, no-fuss bistro food with fresh products from the island. Think of salty beef for that real steak tartare... Think of cockles, oysters and samphire from the Wadden Sea and razor clams and sea bass from the North Sea. Easy dining in your jeans. With many beautiful, but affordable wines. Yes, believe us, this is one you don't want to miss When on Terschelling.
All rooms have box-spring beds and a sink with hot & cold water. No private bathroom indeed, that is useful to know. The showers and toilets are available on the first floor and on the ground floor. There is one double room with private shower and toilet. Here you will find In de Witte Handt.
WestCord Hotel Schylge on Terschelling, island vibes but nice and close. A weekend, a week, in winter or summer: Terschelling is a paradise for anything and everything. The bird watchers, patio hoppers, beach fanatics, cycling enthusiasts and nature lovers – everyone. Hotel Schylge will welcome you back with open arms after your day, because at Schlyge you can do everything: go to the wellness, eat at Op West, have a drink on the large terrace and even play a game of bowling. You are also in the right place for your share of eating out. At their own restaurant On West They cook with local ingredients and fresh fish straight from the Wadden Sea, so you don't have to go far for good food. The best part is that everywhere you look - in the lobby, your room, the restaurant or outside on the terrace - you have a view of the Wadden Sea and the tidal flats. We call that a holiday.
In our opinion, Pura Vida in Midsland and West Terschelling is an absolute asset to the island. So fresh, so relaxed, so we'd rather stay here all day long. At Pura Vida you can enjoy a good latte, but better still for lunch or dinner. They build colorful bowls and healthy burgers here with organic and fair trade products. On nice days you can take one of the benches on the terrace and it is a bit chilly, so it is absolutely no punishment to camp inside. Also a good place to tap away on your laptop for an hour or so.
Sleeping at a farm + sleeping on Terschelling + sleeping in a garden tent (= rolling to the beach!) + small-scale camping = Pure Terschelling! In Oosterend, the last village on Terschelling against the dunes, you can stay in one of the six-person tents that are located in the meadow here at a farmer's house between 1 March and 1 November every year. This is fun for several reasons: the location of course, kids go wild with all the animals and the outdoors and at night you experience the so-called '100% Dark Sky' where light pollution is zero.
Another child-friendly, secluded and oh-so-nice holiday home on Frisian Terschelling The Big Dipper. This wonderful location even has a 'stargazer' bed. A nice place under a glass roof – first fight who can sleep there! This time you will find the house on the edge of Midsland – nice! From there you can walk to many of the nicest addresses on the already lovely (always pleasant, we think) Terschelling. What to do on Terschelling? You can read that here
A contemporary and cozy family home in Formerum (pretty much the middle of Terschelling, always a good idea) for six people, that is Silke Island House on Terschelling. The detached house has a wood stove, its own garden, the dog can come along (in consultation!) (hurray, finally) and the next time we go, we will chip off the ice blue tiles that return here and there in the house and take them away. them home. There will be a next time, I promise, and we will report back in detail afterwards - also a promise. Book your weekend at Eilandhuis Silke here.
We will of course start with the nicest spots on the island, and that category includes the hidden Cape Horn - a beach bar in front of the dunes - surprise! You can only get there on foot or by bike and that makes it even more of a holiday than it already was (because on Terschelling) if you know what I mean.
At Beach pavilion Cape Horn it is simply relaxed. And incredibly fun for the little ones too! There are plenty of toys (although there is always something to do in the dunes) and treasure hunts and other fun are regularly organized. Follow the gnome trail – even that is an exciting adventure.
There is no less entertainment for fathers and mothers: delicious snacks, excellent drinks and that ultimate island feeling.
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In the beach pavilions category, this is a very attractive example, because it is fully furnished with furniture from the 50s and 60s and country music from that time. repeat. For the kids, the menu includes a Pink Cadillac (chicken nuggets with fries) and you can choose from a bunch of picobello burgers. HeartbreakHotel is open all year round, so you can also order here after a winter walk on the beach hot chocolate or your beer. Since this year you can also wake up with Elvis every morning, because the owners rent out a four-person holiday apartment called Graceland in Hoorn. With a jukebox, of course.
The ZandZeeBar is the ultimate beach bar: a little Bali, a lot laid back. Here you sit among the surfers for the better drinks. Corona in hand, feet up, can you feel it yet? For the children's (responsible) fruit ice creams from NICE or do as we did and order a double portion of nachos. Only open during the summer months and the place to hang out during Oerol.
Although we are normally not into tours - because they are often a dirty tourist trap - the seal tour with the Talisman was a real success. The mini is still talking about it, because there is little more impressive than sailing over the rough sea with a serious ship wildlife to spot. From the port of Terschelling-West you can reach the sandbank where the seals are sunbathing in about half an hour. Always listen carefully to the skipper's instructions, because these friends also come there to rest. And with a bit of luck, the seals will swim curiously to the boat. Sweet!
Don't ask us why, but on Terschelling you stumble across the local cranberry products. What we do know is where to eat the best cranberry cheesecake. That is without a doubt at coffee and tea house De Bessenschuur, towards the dunes of West aan Zee. The name may already suggest it, but De Bessenschuur is indeed quaint through and through. You care, you're sitting in the woods, on a lovely terrace and with cake in front of you. There are toys inside for the children and there is plenty of room outside to run around.
Before you get on the boat home, quickly sprint past 't Lokaal for a takeaway coffee or lunch. Everything is made from local organic products and a good dose of love, you can taste it. The room is small but nice; the terrace consists of two benches with some loose stools and inside there are barely three places by the window. Not suitable for long dining, but suitable for a nice chat with the cheerful owner.
There's a good chance that you'll have lost your child before you even walk onto the terrace of De Branding, thanks to the play activities around it. For the little ones there is a house with a slide and the toddlers can play on the swings. The Surf is a bit stiff for a beach bar, but the view over the beautifully wide beach makes up for a lot. Just like the goat cheese croquettes. In the autumn the fireplace is lit and you are more than comfortable here after a breath of fresh air, and in the summer you can catch a beautiful sunset here. Never go home again.
We love all the Wadden islands equally, but the neighboring island of Vlieland takes the cake. You will find the best of Vlieland here.
Er, yes, horse riding... Even (especially) anyone who has never done it must admit that a ride on a (calm) horse through the dunes, preferably just before sunset, scores points in the 'romance' category. Even we did it, animal lovers but heroes in socks that we are. But it was fun! Puur's horses are used to having inexperienced riders on their backs and trudge through the dunes at their leisure so that you have time to get used to it (and feel like an accomplished rider) and to take in the beautiful surroundings . Promise.
In our opinion, Hotel Paal 8 is by far the nicest hotel on Terschelling and is perfectly located right on the beach. Once on that beach, Paviljoen West aan Zee is a fantastic beach pavilion for the usual reasons: cozy and tasteful interior, a je ne sais quoi-Dutch atmosphere, delicious fish dishes and bowls full of drinks-goodness and the setting sun on your retina.
Around the corner from West-Terschelling, the main village of Terschelling, to the west within walking distance of the harbor, the Green Beach is a household name on the island. The narrow strip of grass borders the sea, where you can walk for a long distance during low tide/high tide. An equally great concept is the beach café behind the Groene Strand, De Walvis. The Whale is a party all year round. Try to get a seat at the front of the business where you can look out over the beach, the sea and the continuous stream (stream, after all, these are the Wadden Islands) of people cycling and walking past. A weekend on Terschelling without De Walvis is not a weekend on Terschelling.
An evening of chic dining is also possible on Terschelling. Restaurant Caracol is one of the best options: in what appears to be a somewhat stiff restaurant - which is made up for by the warm welcome and the chef who comes to the table - only products from the Wadden are served: fish, fish, fish, and a piece of meat, lamb among other things. If you have had one bottle too many, you can book (somewhat classic and lovely) rooms upstairs.
A three-in-one: the Boomstraat in West Terschelling, surely the nicest street on the island. Dining in the street is not that difficult – we tried, but three things stand out:
- The sea: a fish restaurant, that wasn't that hard to guess, and the 'hippest' on Terschelling, if that's what you're looking for. Apart from that: the Mediterranean menu and the fish from the Italian wood oven to die for. The sea
- Brasserie Brandaris: exactly the kind of brasserie where you sit down for an evening and never leave. Tasty, cozy, brown, uncomplicated, everything good. Brandaris
- Flemish: next to Brasserie Brandaris and the place for a (giga) dish sea food. Also nice: the large covered terrace, which is also nice in bad weather. Flemish
