Terschelling, North Sea island in Wadden Sea, Netherlands
Description
Terschelling is an island in the Wadden Sea off the Dutch coast and belongs to the province of Friesland. It stretches 28 kilometers in length and offers 30 kilometers of sandy beaches along with 70 kilometers of bicycle paths.
History
The British fleet under Admiral Holmes destroyed West-Terschelling in 1666, burning 150 merchant vessels in the harbor. The attack caused severe damage to local settlements and shaped the later development of the island.
Culture
The Oerol Festival transforms the island each June into an outdoor theater venue, with performances taking place across beaches, forests, and dunes. The event draws theater groups and audiences from across the Netherlands and abroad.
Practical
Ferry services operate daily from Harlingen harbor to West-Terschelling, providing regular connections for visitors and residents. The crossing takes approximately two hours and allows views of the Wadden Sea during the journey.
Did you know?
The Boschplaat nature reserve ranks among the darkest locations in Europe, enabling visitors to observe stars without interference from artificial light. The absence of light pollution makes this corner of the island a popular destination for astronomers and night walkers.
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The Netherlands show their best features outside the big cities. This collection takes you to the islands in the North Sea like Texel, Terschelling, or Ameland, where wind, dunes, and tides shape daily life. You will also see the 18th-century windmill rows in Kinderdijk, fishing villages like...
Brandaris
9 km
Bunker Museum Terschelling
7.6 km
Het Wakend Oog
9 km
Museum 't Behouden Huys (West-Terschelling, Netherlands)
9.2 km
Koffiemolen
2.2 km
Wrakkenmuseum
1.8 km
Janskerk Hoorn
805 m
Hervormde kerk, Midsland
3.7 km
Noordkaap
13 km
Westerkerk (West-Terschelling)
9.1 km
Dunes of Terschelling
2.5 km
Centrum voor Natuur en Landschap
8.9 kmWatertoren Hoorn Terschelling
1.1 kmGriltjeplak
9.2 kmLandbouwmuseum Het Hooivak
918 mFlat Iron Museum Bouten fan Boudje
4.9 km
Burgemeester Mentzstraat 7, West-Terschelling
9.2 km
't Behouden Huys
9.2 km
Doopsgezinde Pastorie
8.9 km
Duinweg Hoorn 36
872 m
Formerum Zuid 3, Formerum
2.2 km
Formerum Zuid 7, Formerum
2.1 km
Zuidkant 3, Lies
1.1 km
Eenvoudig pandje met topgevel van gele steen met beitelingen
9.2 km
Twee rijen met elk vier woningen in Overgangsstijl
9.1 km
Burgemeester Reedekerstraat 9, West-Terschelling
8.9 km
Dodemanskisten
9 km
Oosterburen 12, Midsland
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