Buying a home in Den Burg, Den Burg.
Den Burg is Texel's working heart, where you live among farmland and small shops without the tourist crush of the coast. Most homes here are 1930s and 1950s builds, solid and affordable, with families who've stayed for generations. You're close enough to everything you need, but far enough from the noise. The polder around you keeps the landscape open and calm, and cycling to the beach takes twenty minutes.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Den Burg
Pros:
- Direct access to the Wadden area and nature reserves like De Muy and De Slufter for walking and cycling
- Quiet, small-scale village without heavy through traffic
- Strong local community with regular events (Texel Marathon, local markets)
- All daily amenities within walking distance: bakery, supermarket, pharmacy
Cons:
- Limited public transport; dependent on bus lines to Texel-Noord and the mainland
- High property prices due to island location and limited supply
- Seasonal tourism causes crowding in summer and holiday periods
- Limited job opportunities on the island; commuting to the mainland is necessary for many professions
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Texel
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 32.60
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 405
- Residential burglary
- 19
- Theft
- 34
- Violence and threats
- 30
- Vandalism and public order
- 49
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through June 2026
What does Den Burg offer?
Den Burg is the heart of Texel, where you'll find detached homes and larger properties nestled among the trees. You're close to everything you need here: supermarket, school, pharmacy, all within walking distance. The neighbourhood attracts families who want quiet but not isolation from village life. A bike ride to the beach takes twenty minutes, and the centre itself has enough going on: restaurants, shops, a museum. It's not a busy place, but it's one where things happen.
Buying agent in Den Burg
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Housing market Den Burg
In Den Burg, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 26, compared to 14 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 531,000 euros, compared to 479,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 4,479 euros last quarter to 4,666 euros this quarter. The average list price rose from 532,000 euros last quarter to 543,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting a positive trend in property values.
Updated: April 2026
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