Terschelling, North Sea island in Wadden Sea, Netherlands
The island extends 28 kilometers in length and features 30 kilometers of sandy beaches along with 70 kilometers of bicycle paths throughout its territory.
The British fleet under Admiral Holmes destroyed West-Terschelling in 1666, burning 150 merchant vessels and causing severe damage to local settlements.
The Oerol Festival transforms Terschelling each June into an outdoor theater venue, with performances taking place across beaches, forests, and dunes.
Ferry services operate daily from Harlingen harbor to West-Terschelling, with regular departures providing transportation for visitors and residents.
The Boschplaat nature reserve on Terschelling ranks among the darkest locations in Europe, enabling visitors to observe stars without light interference.
Location: Friesland
Capital city: West-Terschelling
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
Website: https://www.terschelling.nl/
Part of: West Frisian Islands
Shares border with: Ameland, Vlieland, Harlingen, Waadhoeke
Phone: +31562446244
Email: gemeente@terschelling.nl
Website: https://terschelling.nl
GPS coordinates: 53.40110,5.33140
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:20
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 km
Duinweg Hoorn 36
872 m
Zuidkant 3, Lies
1.1 km
Burgemeester Mentzstraat 7, West-Terschelling
9.2 km
Formerum Zuid 7, Formerum
2.1 km
Formerum Zuid 3, Formerum
2.2 km
't Behouden Huys
9.2 km
Doopsgezinde Pastorie
8.9 km
Eenvoudig pandje met topgevel van gele steen met beitelingen
9.2 km
Formerum 103, Formerum
1.3 km
Twee rijen met elk vier woningen in Overgangsstijl
9.1 km
Formerum Zuid 6, Formerum
2.2 km
Burgemeester Reedekerstraat 9, West-Terschelling
8.9 km
Formerum Zuid 10, Formerum
1.9 km
Dodemanskisten
9 km
Strijperkerkhof, Midsland
4 km
Stinswier van de Popmastins
3.1 kmReviews
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