De Slufter is the only area in the Netherlands where the sea can flow in unhindered. At high tide, the creeks in the area overflow and De Slufter floods. Only plants that can survive the salt water grow there, such as sea lavender and sea aster. When they flower in the summer months, they colour De Slufter pink, lilac and purple. In autumn, glasswort gives the area a red glow. De Slufter is easily accessible and several footpaths run through the area. Adjacent is De Muy nature reserve.

Spoonbill's favourite spot

A small dike separates De Muy from the saline land in De Slufter. Notable (steep) dunes have formed in the area, but there are also meadows and even a small forest called the Warship.

Great hiking

Beautiful hiking trails run through De Slufter and De Muy, and the Forestry Commission has several signposted routes there. Further north, nature is also worthwhile. The beach around the lighthouse is impressively wide and offers great views of the Wadden and North Seas. And did you know that the Eierlandse Dunes even date back to the Middle Ages?

I see a mouse!

The rare root vole is frequently found on Texel. The vole is the main food source for short-eared owls. The Eierlandse Duinen are very low in calcium, which makes the vegetation different from other dune areas on Texel. Special mosses and plants grow there. During the bird migration period, the dunes around the lighthouse are an important stopover for many migratory birds. Not for nothing are rare species regularly spotted here.