Welcome to the island of Terschelling
With a length of 30 km and an average width of 3.5 km, the island of Terschelling boasts a quite varied landscape. On the north coast there is a 30 km long beach, sometimes as much as 1 km wide! Beyond this beach there is a very broad strip of dune.The transition of dune into polder landscape is characterized by land areas bordered by tree belts. Further southward the wide polder extends. Different soil types and elevations give the polder a varied vegetation. Characteristic of the Terschelling polder are the duck decoys which arise here and there. A dike separates the Wadden Sea from the polder. 80% of the island is a nature reserve area; the other 20% consists of cultivated meadows, villages, roads etc.
With a length of 30 km and an average width of 3.5 km, the island of Terschelling boasts a quite varied landscape. On the north coast there is a 30 km long beach, sometimes as much as 1 km wide! Beyond this beach there is a very broad strip of dune.The transition of dune into polder landscape is characterized by land areas bordered by tree belts. Further southward the wide polder extends. Different soil types and elevations give the polder a varied vegetation. Characteristic of the Terschelling polder are the duck decoys which arise here and there. A dike separates the Wadden Sea from the polder. 80% of the island is a nature reserve area; the other 20% consists of cultivated meadows, villages, roads etc.
West Terschelling, which is reached by a ferry, is the largest of the island's villages. From West Terschelling a road runs eastward, passing various villages such as Baaiduinen, Midsland, Formerum, Lies, Hoorn and finally, Oosterend.
Terschelling boasts a wide choice in overnight accommodation. The tourist office can provide you all the necessary information.
