Typical Terschelling
Some things simply belong to Terschelling, from the oldest lighthouse in the Netherlands to the cranberry.
- The Brandaris: the Brandaris has guided ships since 1594 and is the oldest lighthouse in the Netherlands.
- Cranberries: read all about the Terschelling cranberry and stop at the De Bessenschuur coffee and tea house, where harvested cranberries used to be processed.
- Island cheese: at Halfweg cheese dairy in the Westerpolder, sheep's and cow's cheese is made in the traditional way.
- Oerol: every June the island turns into a stage for theatre and music during the Oerol festival; see the events calendar.
Practical tips
These tips help you get even more out of your visit to Terschelling.
- Tides: plan a beach walk or a bike ride along the coast with the tide table.
- The weather: the weather page shows the forecast and hours of sunshine for the coming days.
- By bike: most sights are easy to reach by bike.
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