De Cocksdorp

De Cocksdorp is a place in the north of the Dutch island of Texel. The 400 inhabitants village owes its name to the Belgian NJ de Cock, who has contributed much to the country 's eggs polders.

About two kilometers north of De Cocksdorp is the northern lighthouse of Texel, which was not open to the public for some time. Since 2009 he has re-opened. South of Paal 33 runs from early May to late September, the ferry to the neighboring island Vlieland from. At De Cocksdorp includes the largest bungalow park on the island, De Krim.