A holiday on Terschelling is fantastic for children. With its vast beaches, dunes, and forests, the island is one big playground.

Outdoor adventures happen naturally here. There are countless excursions to choose from. Go for a pony ride, embark on a beachcombing trip in a covered wagon, or take a boat tour to see the seals. The climbing park is also an exciting challenge!

There’s plenty to do indoors as well, especially in the museums. Boring? Not at all! Listen to thrilling stories at Het Behouden Huys, discover the stingrays at CNL, explore the bunkers, or become a pirate at the Shipwreck Museum. Visit a farm to pet calves and taste delicious cheese, or splash around in swimming pool De Dôbe! Don’t forget to check out the new natural playground 't Speulbos in Midsland-Noord, where you can build your own hut.

For a full list of excursions, click here.

Looking for more inspiration? Here are some fantastic activities for children on Terschelling this spring:

• Blokarting | Up for a challenge? Race across the beach in a blokart! (from 10 years old)
• Surfing | Conquer the North Sea waves on a surfboard and learn from an instructor!
• Mini golf | Visit one of the island’s mini golf courses! De Richel is open from 12 July to 3 September 2025, Tuesday to Sunday. De Molenbaan (mini golf & snack bar) opens in April 2025.
• Crab fishing | All you need is a small fishing rod and a piece of bait—ready, set, catch!
• Horse riding | Enjoy a beautiful ride along the beach and through the forest, or take a relaxing covered wagon tour through nature!
• Seal tours | Take a boat trip and see the seals up close!
• Lego® rental | Get creative and build your own masterpiece!
• King’s Day celebrations | A festive programme for all ages, with flea markets and games in West-Terschelling, Midsland, and Hoorn.
• Climbing | Climb the lifeboat shelter in Oosterend or enjoy an adventure at the Climbing Park in West-Terschelling.
• Scenic viewpoints | Discover Terschelling’s breathtaking landscapes from the best viewpoints—what’s your favourite?
• Outdoor Escape Game Terschelling | Step into an exciting historical mission and unravel the mystery of The Lutine’s Lost Gold. Play this outdoor escape game on your smartphone and embark on a treasure hunt through West-Terschelling—great for older children!
• Into the forest | Follow the gnome trail in Hoornse Bos, go on a nature discovery tour in Lies, or explore the new From Tree to Forest route.
• Museums on Terschelling | Discover the island’s fascinating history and nature at one of its unique museums.
• A day at the beach | The beach is the biggest sandbox you can imagine—perfect for running, playing, and exploring the dunes!
• Shell hunting | Explore the beach and search for seashells. Identify your finds with a recognition chart or a shell guidebook (available at the VVV Terschelling shop and webshop).
• Playground fun | Visit one of the playgrounds: Zonneweelde, MooiWeer, 't Speulbos, or the marina.
• Farm visit | Pet calves and taste delicious cheese at one of the local visitor farms.