Place to visit
Kaapsduin West-Terschelling, Netherlands: what it is and when to go
Kaapsduin West-Terschelling is a dune West-Terschelling, Netherlands (Formerum), at 31 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 17. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Dune West-Terschelling, Netherlands · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Netherlands
- Elevation
- 31 m
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- AMS Amsterdam, 121 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 53.36056, 5.21086
What it is and where
Kaapsduin West-Terschelling is a dune West-Terschelling, Netherlands (Formerum), at 31 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Formerum, where this site lists 7 more places to see, 7.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 53.36056, 5.21086; the nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, Amsterdam), 121 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Netherlands. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kaapsduin West-Terschelling is April to September.
- JanPossible7:48
- FebPossible9:32
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:43
- MayBest time15:38
- JunBest time16:43
- JulBest time16:16
- AugBest time14:34
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:15
- NovPossible8:17
- DecPossible7:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 17. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to September | October to March |
| Mountains | April to September | October to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Kaapsduin West-Terschelling has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Netherlands
To enter Netherlands there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Netherlands checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 0900-8844 police (non-emergency).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- BrandarisLighthouse on the island Terschelling, Netherlands226 m
- Centrum voor Natuur en LandschapNature and sea museum in the Netherlands341 m
- 't Behouden HuysMuseum in West-Terschelling, the Netherlands398 m
- Het Wakend OogHistory429 m
- De DôbeWith kids1.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Netherlands guide.
More in Netherlands: Nature
- Keukenhof: flower garden in Lisse, Netherlands
- Vaalserberg: mountain at the border of Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands
- Dollart: bay in the Wadden Sea between Netherlands and Germany
- Wouda pumping station: steam-powered pumping station and museum in Lemmer, the Netherlands
- De Hoge Veluwe National Park: national park in the Netherlands
- Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park: German national park in Lower Saxony
Every Netherlands place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kaapsduin West-Terschelling?
It is a dune West-Terschelling, Netherlands. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kaapsduin West-Terschelling?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 17.
How do you get to Kaapsduin West-Terschelling?
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 121 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Netherlands is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Netherlands map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Brandaris, Centrum voor Natuur en Landschap, 't Behouden Huys. The rest is in the Netherlands guide.
Keep reading
- Formerum7 places to see in and around Formerum, Netherlands: Brandaris, Dunes of Terschelling, Het Wakend Oog. Best time: April to September.
- Nature1498 places for nature in Netherlands, from Keukenhof to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- NetherlandsBefore travelling to Netherlands: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Kaapsduin West-Terschelling on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.