In the year 1669, the beautiful island of Texel was an important departure and arrival port for the Dutch East India Company (VOC). When the weather didn\'t allow sailing, the sailors would camp on the island, often accompanied by plenty of festivities. Michiel de Ruyter was also fond of a party, especially at the inn where Neeltje Bakker worked. After yet another exuberant celebration, Neeltje, while her husband Cornelis was at sea, became pregnant with Michiel\\\'s child. A few months later, Cornelis returns and notices something…
Neeltje is over eight months pregnant. Cornelis quickly does the math: this is not his baby! The love between Neeltje and Cornelis is unbreakable, so Cornelis sets his mind on finding Michiel. The admiral must disappear from their lives for good. Michiel soon catches wind of the furious Cornelis. Leaving the harbour on his ship is not an option, so Michiel must rely on one of Texel's best-kept secrets: the hidden exit.
Escape the city
With the Escape Tour Texel, you will follow in the footsteps of Michiel de Ruyter and try to leave Texel unnoticed. Using the app, you'll wander across part of the island and through various villages, searching for clues. If you successfully complete all the tasks in this city game, the clues will lead you to the secret location where you can escape the island. The quest begins at Vogelenzang 21 in Den Burg. Good luck!
By bike or by car
The Escape Tour Texel is unlike any other Escape Tours. You won't be wandering through just one city, but through several villages. The route is approximately 16 kilometers long, making it unsuitable for walking! So, grab a bike, scooter, or car and discover the island in a new way. But be careful, to complete the tasks, you will sometimes need to leave your vehicle and continue on foot.
