Salty wildpicking & herbs
“Op Oost” is just 150 metres from the Wad. A kitchen garden full of delicious salty vegetables and herbs.
Curious about a new edible world full of wild herbs, native shrubs, berries and seaweed? Rediscover nature and learn everything from our gardener Albert. He will take you on an adventure and teach you all about wild edible nature, birds and the Wadden Sea. The tour start in our own garden, next to the hotel.
You can easily book this tour, every Monday to Friday at 11am or 2pm.
- Important to know; wear comfortable outdoor clothing.
- Unfortunately, this activity is not suitable when you suffer from mobility issues.
Based on availability. Get in touch with the reception for more information and to book your adventure.
Salty adventure with our oysterman
The old oyster port near our hotel was the beating heart of Texel's oyster and seaweed trade in the 18th century. Here you can collect oysters all by yourself.
Book a salty adventure guided by our oysterman and learn all about the oyster, its history, how to gather them and how to open and enjoy them! Of course, he will open some oysters for you during the tour, which you can enjoy whilst drinking a glass of Vuurzee, Cuvée Prestige, Vonkelbier. The cost for this salty adventure is €39 p.p.
Based on availability. Get in touch with the reception for more information and to book your adventure.
The power of silence
Texel has many faces. Nature can be rough and tough, but also embracing and full of romance.
The many nature reserves around Oost show you the power of silence. Walk through the Slufter, Bollenkamer or the Dennen and taste the wild herbs. Feel the wind against your skin and hear the birds in the distance. The wind dances with your thoughts and invites you to take a break.
Our orchard
Located between the Waal and Oosterend, a place full of nature magic and special harvests; we called “De Waelde Tuin”.
The orchard, also known as “Fruit Farm Molenbuurt”, is a place of over 6 hectares where our apples, pears and plums grow in all their glory. In the coming period, we will further expand the garden based on permaculture, food forest and agroforestry techniques. You will find these beautiful homegrown products in our restaurant and hotel. And these special vegetables, herbs and fruits get a place in our Waelde shop. Just like our own juice, which is also available at Hanos.nl
Our garden
Our garden is still developing, but we may already enjoy its harvest. Think of all different sorts of herbs such as lavender, rosemary, camomile and sage. A delicious base for all our syrups and homemade wellness products. The wild flowers on the garden walls, the walnut, hazelnut, berries and roses already start to pop up. Stroll around the garden and marvel at the wonderful fragrances and colours.
