• Head toward Kinderhauser Straße on Grevener Straße (L587). Go for 97 m.
• Make a U-Turn onto Grevener Straße (L587). Go for 238 m.
• Turn right onto York-Ring (L586) toward A1/A43/Coesfeld/Gronau. Go for 386 m.
• Turn right onto Steinfurter Straße (B54) toward A1/A43/Gronau. Go for 56.6 km.
• Continue on N35. Go for 4.7 km.
• Continue on A35. Go for 15.4 km.
• Take the left exit onto A1/A35. Go for 4.1 km.
• Take the exit toward Amsterdam/Deventer onto A1. Go for 122 km.
• Keep right onto A1. Go for 10.9 km.
• Take the left exit toward Purmerend/Zaanstad onto A10 (Ring Amsterdam). Go for 11.5 km.
• Take the exit toward Leeuwarden/Purmerend/Zaanstad/E22 onto A8 (Knooppunt Coenplein). Go for 4.7 km.
• Take the exit toward Leeuwarden/Den Helder/Purmerend onto A7. Go for 49.2 km.
• Take exit 13 toward Wieringerwerf/Slootdorp. Go for 600 m.
• Take the 3rd exit from roundabout onto Westerterpweg (N240). Go for 645 m.
• Pass 2 roundabouts and continue on Westerterpweg (N240). Go for 3.0 km.
• Take the 1st exit from roundabout onto Koningin Emmaweg (N240). Go for 6.4 km.
• Turn right onto Koningsweg (N240). Go for 455 m.
• Take the 3rd exit from roundabout onto Rijksstraatweg (N99) toward Anna Paulowna/Den Helder. Go for 4.7 km.
• Pass 2 roundabouts and continue on N99. Go for 6.3 km.
• Turn right onto N99 toward N9/N250/Den Helder/Veer Texel/Alkmaar. Go for 365 m.
• Turn left onto Rijksweg (N250) toward Den Helder. Go for 3.3 km.
• Keep right toward Veer Texel/Havens. Go for 21 m.
• Take the 1st exit from roundabout onto N250 toward Veer Texel/Havens. Go for 3.6 km.
• Continue on Havenplein (N250). Go for 263 m.
• Take the Den Helder-Texel Ferry. Stay on for 4.6 km.
• Head northwest on Pontweg (N501). Go for 76 m.
• Keep right onto Pontweg (N501). Go for 5.8 km.
• Take the 1st exit from roundabout onto Emmalaan. Go for 392 m.
• Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Elemert. Go for 392 m.
• Turn left onto Groeneplaats. Go for 61 m.
• Turn right onto Groeneplaats. Go for 5 m.
• Arrive at Groeneplaats.
☍
320,5 km
(3 hrs. 47 min.)
Rund um den Stellplatz...
The stay : As you can see, the wheels have sunk in quite a bit (photo), but "thank goodness" the RV was upright straight away... ?! Unfortunately, the ground in front of the RV was not exactly level and very soft! It is advisable to have a " folding spade " with you here. Unfortunately, we didn't have one. Tent pegs, that is a fascinating topic! Normal tent pegs are of no use on such soft ground . A friend recommended using special " wooden pegs ". Clever plan. Even having a tent carpet under the RV is no better. Our RV was facing west-east. This meant that the wind underneath the RV pushed through the "waterproofing tarpaulin" on the wheel. You can weigh this tarpaulin down with bags filled with sand. Our pitch only has electricity (1,300W / 6A) and a satellite connection. Located in the dunes, the pitches near the paved paths have an electricity connection.
After setting up the awning, we explored the site and the immediate surroundings . Located close to the " main dune ," it's only a short walk ( 200m ) to the beach . Paal 19 is one of many restaurants located at regular intervals along the beach for about 2km. These are easy to reach with a leisurely stroll . We really liked the restaurants Paal 15, 17, and 21. The beach club also has its charm . It's open until the last guest has left.
The campsite is a long , "two-part" area. Dogs are not allowed on the north side . Dogs can roam freely on the beach without a leash. The site is very dog-friendly. However, dog owners are asked to protect the natural dunes and not allow dogs to run loose there or on the site. It's about 500m to the center . It's not easy to get there by bike, as the path goes up and down a hill. You'll have to push your bike if you don't have an e-bike...
The annual " Texel Culinary " event took place on the arrival weekend (September 13, 2019), this time in De Koog . It 's definitely worth attending this event if you're planning a stay!
The beach was a dream; endless (empty) when we were there outside of school holidays. But that was also due to the weather, as the temperatures were no longer summery. Which brings me to my next topic: the peace and quiet...; no crowds at the restrooms, etc.! Not to be misunderstood, we're parents ourselves, but this year was the second time we've gone outside of school holidays. We enjoy this "luxury." Even the cold weather—it was 25°C when we arrived—was still bearable despite the temperature around 14°C. The sun was shining, and a stiff breeze created high waves. If you like the North Sea, you'll love it.
Wissenswertes zum Stellplatz...
Worth knowing : Even though the site is only listed with 3 stars by the ADAC and other platforms, we believe it deserves 4-5. Of course, the site is natural, and our Dutch neighbors know how to set up camp in an environmentally conscious way. No pitch is paved or level. A holding tank is required for the "grey" wastewater . Charcoal barbecues are not permitted on the site.
Many pitches are reserved for tent campers and are inaccessible with a caravan anyway. Cars must be parked in the parking lot in front after setting up camp. Access is via automatic license plate recognition . However, it didn't work for us right away. Probably because it was dark when we first checked in! Darkness: The site is rather poorly lit. It's always a good idea to carry a small flashlight. The pitches away from the paved paths are particularly poorly lit.
The sanitary facilities : They are relatively basic but clean. There's an industrial dishwasher in every building, which takes a relatively quick five minutes to clean. What's probably lacking are sinks, showers, and toilets. This is certainly not ideal during peak season.
Exploring the surrounding area : The Aviation Museum is highly recommended (because I'm a pilot myself...). Unfortunately, many of the documentation is only in Dutch. English would certainly be helpful!
During our stay, we discovered a superb steakhouse. The " Steakhouse EILAND " offers excellent value for money. It's located in a side passage across from a large ice cream parlor in the center of Dorpstraat. Right next door is a fish market with a large selection of fresh fish. The price is higher for the freshness, but it's fair . You have to like fish to enjoy it.
Fazit und Freude auf das nächste Jahr... ;-)
Conclusion : There are tons of reviews of this place online. This campsite is definitely worth experiencing; the island offers many attractions and leisure activities. The weather can be rough, as is typical for the North Sea. Especially at the end of summer , but the relaxation is no less important. I would have liked a wellness area with a sauna near the site during this time of year. However, there is the Hotel "TEXEL" with a spa and wellness area near the airport. There you can use the sauna and the hotel's own swimming pool for €25 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Don't forget your swimming trunks! One thing you have to like is sand... ? It's everywhere, and when it's raining or the morning dew is a bit damp, it sticks to your shoes and is almost impossible to keep out of the awning!
Caravan: Fendt TOPAS 560 ;-)
I wish everyone interested a lot of fun reading and hope I have given some "insider tips"... ;-)
