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Terschelling Culinary Bicycle Route

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The Terschelling culinary bicycle route begins at the harbour of West-Terschelling. With the Terschellinger shell paths as your treasure map y…

The Terschelling culinary bicycle route begins at the harbour of West-Terschelling. With the Terschellinger shell paths as your treasure map you'll cycle through forest and dunes to som of the best culinary riches the island has to offer. Or go on an adventurous excursion and discover the rich and nutritious secrets of nature. Pick fruit in the autumn, eat oysters while walking the mudflats or go horseback riding through the surf. The Wadden is one of the most important nature areas in the Netherlands and Europe. Even on the world stage our Wadden play a prominent role when it comes to flora and fauna. The island is an extraordinary ecosystem that you can enjoy on your bike but even more on your plate. On Terschelling farmers, gardeners and nature protectors work together to ensure the safety of the island's riches. On this route you'll cycle along the beach and through the polder, over dunes and dike exploring the Frisian landscape in all its glory.

Rest stops and accommodations

The villages on Terschelling offer hospitality and culinary delights while forests, dunes and beaches give you space to spread your wings. No other people in sight; just you, the sea and the birds. The purple heather is in bloom in late summer, cranberry picking begins in October and after a chilly winter walk on the beach you'll find an oasis of warmth in the many bars and restaurants. The route takes you from west to east and back again You can follow the route in two directions. You'll find great places to stop for coffee and cake, lunch, a drink and snacks or fine dining. In addition to the culinary hotspots there are sorts of excursions and activities that will make your visit truly one to remember. Terschelling is perfect for a weekend getaway and has so many unique accommodations to choose from all over the island; west, middle or east. To find the best hotels and holiday homes visit the VVV Terschelling website or have a look here.

4 tips for your shopping

  • Keurslager Schaafsma, Torenstraat 53
    Slagerij Schaafsma sells, among others, beef and lamb from the island.
  • De Bionier, Burg Reedekerstraat 8
    Pop in for your local Terschellinger vegetables, honey, beer and home-made meals!
  • Lokaal Terschelling, Torenstraat 3
    Fill a picnic basket to the brim with scrumptious island rolls, bonbons and smoothies.
  • Het Olde Ambaecht
    In their shed Hans and Quirina sell warm and cold smoked sustainable eel, mackerel and salmon.

Note

Before departure check the coronavirus regulations for the cafés, shops and hotels you wish to visit. They may be closed, have adapted opening hours or temporary behaviour regulations due to the pandemic.
Partial closing and/or adapted opening hours may apply during the off season. It may be a good idea to (phone) contact the places you wish to visit.

Sights on this route

Starting point:

Willem Barentszkade
West Terschelling
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De Walvis

Misschien wel het mooiste plekje van Nederland, op het Groene Strand met het immense uitzicht over het wad en natuurgebied de Noordsvaarder.

De Walvis

De Bessenschuur – Koffie & Theehuys

Zowel binnen als buiten kunt u genieten van onze beroemde bakjes koffie of cranberrythee met het lekkerste eilander cranberry gebak en de meest heerlijke limonades voor kinderen.

De Bessenschuur – Koffie & Theehuys

Strandpaviljoen West aan Zee

Vanaf de boot het eerste strandpaviljoen aan het brede Noordzeestrand bij hotel Paal 8.

Strandpaviljoen West aan Zee

Paviljoen De Branding

Trakteer jezelf op een kop koffie of een heerlijke lunch terwijl de kinderen zich vermaken in de grootste zandbak van Nederland. Waar de zee het land ontmoet, daar vind je De Branding.

Paviljoen De Branding

't Golfje

Welkom bij restaurant ‘t Golfje op Terschelling. In ons restaurant streven wij ernaar onze gasten steeds weer te verrassen met pure smaken in een intieme ambiance.

't Golfje

Pura Vida Foodbar Midsland

In het hart van Midsland zit dit fijne plekje: Pura Vida Foodbar. Je kunt hier je dag beginnen met een voedzaam ontbijt, een gezonde smoothie of jezelf verwennen met een huisgemaakt taartje van Helga.

Pura Vida Foodbar Midsland

Schapenboerderij De Zeekraal

Deze biologische melkschapenhouderij vind je op het idyllische Waddeneiland Terschelling. Je waant je meteen al op vakantie. Eerst ga je met de boot over, om vervolgens per fiets, bus of auto met gemak naar De Zeekraal te vertrekken!

Schapenboerderij De Zeekraal

De Heeren van Der Schelling

Dit aangename restaurant is gevestigd in een authentieke Terschellinger boerderij. Dat zorgt meteen voor sfeer, binnen en buiten. Er is een zonnig terras en een gezellig interieur met openhaard.

De Heeren van Der Schelling

Puur Terschelling

Stap in de huifkar en ga mee op nachtelijk avontuur naar het donkerste plekje van Nederland, het Dark Skypark. Om in het park te genieten van een prachtige sterrenhemel.

Puur Terschelling

Zelfpluktuin Groenhof

In de zomermaanden zelf onbespoten fruit, bloemen, groenten en meer plukken op Zelfpluktuin Groenhof. Geschikt voor jong en oud, voor elk wat wils. Alles milieuvriendelijk en duurzaam geteeld, dus zonder kunstmest en bestrijdingsmiddelen.

Zelfpluktuin Groenhof

’t Olde Ambaecht

Aan de rand van de Terschellinger polder in Hoorn rookt Hans Ditzel -ambachtelijk- kleine hoeveelheden makreel, paling en zalm op authentieke wijze in houten rookkasten.

’t Olde Ambaecht

Kookstudio Flang in de Pan

Kom lekker eten en heerlijk slapen bij Flang & Willemijn! Proef de smaken van Terschelling in Kookstudio Flang in de Pan. Geboren eilander Flang Cupido neemt je mee de natuur in om ingrediënten te verzamelen voor de bereiding van een heerlijk diner.

Kookstudio Flang in de Pan

Muziekcafe De Vijfpoort

Een gezellig café met regelmatig live muziekoptredens.

Muziekcafe De Vijfpoort

De Koffiemolen

Een van de besten plekken voor koffie en taart op Terschelling.

De Koffiemolen

Bunkers Terschelling

Decennialang is de ‘Tigerstelling’ uit de Tweede Wereldoorlog met haar verborgen verhalen vrijwel onzichtbaar gebleven. Het voormalige kantinegebouw is nu omgetoverd tot een boeiende expositie- en ontvangstruimte.

Bunkers Terschelling

Loods Lounge Restaurant

Gevestigd op de plek waar in vervlogen tijden de scheepswerf van Terschelling was, vind je lounge restaurant Loods.

Loods Lounge Restaurant

Restaurant Nap

Hotel Nap is het oudste hotel op Terschelling en staat midden in het centrum van West-Terschelling, aan de voet van de Brandaris.

Restaurant Nap

End point:

West Terschelling
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Directions

Starting point:

Willem Barentszkade
West Terschelling
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  • Terschelling Harbour, ferry arrival times
    Didn't bring your bike? You can rent one at one of the many bicycle rental shops at the harbour: Zeelen, ThijsKnop or Haantjes. Many of the bicycle rentals offer luggage service so you can hop on your bike and go. Read more on your bicycle rental service's website .
  • De Walvis
    You've handed in your luggage and found a bike. Your Terschelling adventure simply must begin with a drink at De Walvis. With a view of sailboats, the beach and endless skies this is arguably the most popular place on the island.
  • Coffee and tea house De Bessenschuur
    Cycle via dunes and forest to the Bessenschuur. Cranberries and Terschelling are an inseparable pair. From 19 October 2020 you are free to pick them. You'll find more information in De Bessenschuur where you can visit the Cranberry museum and participate in taste testing and excursions.
  • Paviljoen West aan Zee
    After all that picking and tasting it’s time to relax. Cycle on to Terschellinger Noordzeestrand post 8. The recently renovated pavilion West Aan Zee has local products on the menu.
  • Paviljoen De Branding
    Feel like cycling a bit more? Cycle another 4 kilometres to Paviljoen De Branding in Midsland aan Zee where the endless beaches and beauty continue.
  • Petit Restaurant ’t Golfje
    Cycle from the dunes to the polder. In Midsland-Noord you'll find ‘t Golfje. Enjoy the most delicious seasonal dishes in three to eight courses. Or go that extra mile with accompanying wines. In the polder you'll cycle past Striep and up onto the Wadden dike. Follow the bike path with infinite views over the Wadden Se tot De Wierschuur, where seaweed used to be dried and pressed. It's just a short ride from the high dunes to the muddy Wadden coast where you can spot hundreds of different kinds of birds. And if you look really hard maybe even a seal or two. Just after this point the Boschplaat begins: one of the most important nature areas in the Wadden. You can't cycle any further than this to the east.
  • Organic sheep farm De Zeekraal
    Cycle from the dike to the village of Oosterend. Here you'll find De Zeekraal organic sheep farm where you can buy an array of local and organic products. Have you ever eaten sheep ice cream? You'll also find home-made cheeses, jam and clothing.
  • Puur Terschelling
    Walking the mudflats while eating oysters, horseback riding on the beach or a romantic sleigh ride in the snow? It's all possible at Puur Terschelling.
  • Zelfpluktuin Groenhof
    Cycle to the west. The village of Hoorn has some great businesses, like Zelfpluktuin Groenhof with (dried) flowers and seasonal veggies you can find displayed on a table along the road.
  • Het Olde Ambaecht
    Het Olde Ambacht is also worth a visit. In their shed Hans and Quirina sell warm and cold smoked sustainable eel, mackerel and salmon (you may recognise them from the KRO-NCRV programme BinnensteBuiten). The Tres Hombres sailboat transports the smoked salt.
  • De Koffiemolen
    Cycle to Formerum (pronounced: Formeerum) and eat what is probably Terschelling's very best cranberry pastry and sorbet at De Koffiemolen. When the mill became redundant in 1964 the miller began serving coffee. And son Gosse is still doing just that.
  • De Vijfpoort
    Fancy a drink? Then grab a seat with Jan and Conny from De Vijfpoort. This music café serves various Terschellinger beers. Curl up by the wood-burning stove and warm up with a Brandaan or Skylger Blond
  • Bunker Museum Terschelling
    Cycle via Midsland through forest and dunes towards West-Terschelling. Climb up onto the high dunes on your way for a heavenly vista. Cycle past the Duinmeertje van Hee to Bunker Museum Terschelling. For the history buffs: in 4 of the 85 bunkers on the Tigerstelling you can see how they were used in WWII. Book a tour via the VVV.
  • Café Loods
    The Rondje Terschelling will its island mushroom croquettes and a crackling fireplace will warm you through and through. Relax at Loods and take in the view of De Betonning and the Wadden Sea. And be sure to get your unique souvenirs for those back home.
  • Restaurant Hotel Nap
    Want to have a good meal before going on board the boat again? At historical Hotel Nap Chef Sander Wever recently began conjuring up his delicious dishes with local ingredients from the Wadden, beef from the  Boschplaat herd and vegetables from Zilte Tuin in Oosterend. Savour the true flavour of Terschelling at the foot of the Brandaris.

End point:

West Terschelling
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