Oudeschild Historic Fishing Harbor & Wadden Sea Marina, Texel, North Holland, Netherlands

About this place

Live Stream | Oudeschild Historic Harbor (Haven Oudeschild), Texel Island, North Holland, Netherlands. Facing the UNESCO-protected Wadden Sea on the eastern coast of Texel, Oudeschild is the island's only authentic commercial fishing port, home to the proud Texel shrimp and flatfish cutter fleet (kotters). Along the picturesque harbor quayside, colorful wooden fishing boats bob beside modern sailing yachts. Renowned dockside seafood eateries like Visrestaurant 't Pakhuus serve freshly boiled North Sea grey shrimp, pan-fried sole, smoked eel, and draft pints of island-brewed Texels Skuumkoppe beer.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Authentic North Sea Island Fishing Port: Watch traditional shrimp fishing boats (kotters) and historic sailing smacks docking along the quays.

▸ World-Famous Fresh Texel Grey Shrimps: Sample sweet, freshly peeled North Sea brown shrimps (Noordzeegarnalen) straight from the cutter boats.

▸ Quayside Seafood Dining & Island Craft Ales: Feast on pan-roasted North Sea sole, fresh oysters, and ruby-colored Texels Skuumkoppe craft beer.