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  • World heritage

    North Holland

Water and nature lovers will find themselves spoiled for choice when visiting the Wadden coast of North Holland. You can spend days lazing about the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Amstelmeer, IJsselmeer and the inland waterways. Bird watching from the new Waddenbelevingspunt (experience point) in Den Oever. Take a water safari with the Wadvissersgilde or an excursion to the Balgzand, the natural mudflat between Den Helder and Wieringen. Depart from De Helderse Vallei visitors centre and meander through the very diverse nature on offer in the Mariëndal nature reserve.

Unforgettable views

An exclusive visit during an excursion or open day? Nowhere on the Wadden coast of North Holland is the bird life richer than in the 6000 ha Balgzand nature reserve near Den Helder.

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Balgzand Mudflat: A true paradise for birds

An exclusive visit during an excursion or open day? Nowhere on the Wadden coast of North Holland is the bird life richer than in the 6000 ha Balgzand nature reserve near Den Helder.

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