National Park · Netherlands
Dunes of Texel National Park
Dunes of Texel National Park is a national park in Netherlands, covering 11,577 acres (4,685 ha), established in 2002.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Netherlands |
| Area | 11,577 acres (4,685 ha) |
| Established | 2002 |
| Coordinates | 53.1458° N, 4.8025° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Dunes of Texel National Park
Duinen van Texel National Park (duinen = dunes) is a national park located on the North Holland island of Texel in the Netherlands. All dune systems on the western side of the island and the large coastal plains on both the northern and southern points of the island are part of the park. The park covers approximately 43 km2 (17 sq mi) and attained national park status in 2002. The visitor center is located in the natural history museum Ecomare. In 1927 botanist Jac. P. Thijsse made an illustrated book about the flora and fauna on the island, and pointed out the major environmental values of the island.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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What to do
Airports near this park
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- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) · Amsterdam, Netherlands · 57.9 miles away
- Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) · Groningen, Netherlands · 73.6 miles away
- Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) · Rotterdam, Netherlands · 83.6 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dunes of Texel National Park?
Dunes of Texel National Park is in Netherlands (53.1458° N, 4.8025° E).
When was Dunes of Texel National Park established?
Dunes of Texel National Park was established in 2002, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Dunes of Texel National Park?
Dunes of Texel National Park covers 11,577 acres (4,685 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1702843 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duinen_van_Texel_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).