Wandelen in en rond Den Helder?! Jazeker. Wie naar de kop van Noord-Holland reist, wordt beloond met een verrassend veelzijdige route. Van slingerpaadjes door de duinen tot kaarsrechte dijk langs de zee. Onderweg kom je langs robuuste forten, musea, een vuurtoren en eindig je in de binnenstad met volop horeca.
Art and Nature project The Nollen is an initiative of artist R.W. van de Wint. In 1980 Van de Wint began with a painterly experiment in the old dunes "De Nollen". That grew into paintings, sculptures and structures.
The Mariëndal used to be an agricultural area with straight lines. The nature has taken back control over this area and the sea and wildlife have tranformed the valley.
These dunes are formed from the remains of the old Wadden island Huisduinen. South of this are the Donkere Duinen. These originated from the small Wadden island of Ooghduinen. The gap between the two islands closed in the 16th century. The Harmplas dune lake is now located here.
De Pannenkoekenvallei is een pannenkoekenrestaurant op een The "Pannenkoekenvallei" is a pancake restaurant located on the edge of "De Helderse Vallei". We serve many different types of pancakes including sweet, savory and ice pancakes.
The 'Stelling of Den Helder' is one of the oldest stll presence military defensive lines in the Netherlands. The 'stelling' is build in commisioned by Napoleon as a protection of navy base Willemsoord. The city of Den Helder got his shape because of the 'Stelling' which is still seeable in the landscape. The 'Stelling of Den Helder' is very important for the authenticity and identity of Den Helder.
Sleeping in the house of Fort Kijkduin, the Fortwachters house in Huisduinen. Fort Kijkduin is part of the defence line of Den Helder, a unique heritage, includes six fortresses.
The FL250 was nicknamed 'Kroontjesbunker' because of the shape of the tower. In the bunker the flight movements of aircraft were coordinated. This bunker is located in a nature reserve.
Storm aan Zee has a special location on the seadike of Den Helder, at the beginning of the Dutch coast. At our restaurant you can enjoy a magnificent seaview, De Razende Bol, Texel and the dunes of Den Helder.
Would you like to have a diner at a beautiful location, with hospitable service and culinary indulgence, while you enjoy a breathtaking view of the sea? Then restaurant C'est la vie "Wine & Dine" is great for you!
A breathtaking location on the seadike of Den Helder. You can enjoy the great dishes and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. On the amazing terrace near the Northsea you might spot a seal of close your eyes and enjoy the sun. Do I need to say more? If it is colder, you have the most beautiful seascapes from the conservatory.
Uniquely situated in the coastal village of Huisduinen, surrounded by sea, beach, dune, forest, polders and the Wadden Islands Texel and De Razende Bol, you can enjoy the beautiful nature, quiet and clean beaches and fresh air. The hotel offers 55 rooms and suites, an award-winning fine dining restaurant "C'est la vie Wine & Dine", a bistro with grill, live sports and a wellness center with swimming pool, sauna, steam bath and squash courts.
The nature that surrounds Den Helder is fairly unknown, but certainly worth the effort. For example the "Huisduinerpolder". Located behind the hospital of Den Helder starts a path to the marshy polder, next to Fort Erfprins. The brackish influence of the North Sea water is noticeable in the vegetation due to the presence of salt-loving plants. In spring and autumn there are large numbers of curlews, sandpipers and oystercatchers at high tide. Brent geese, snow buntings and moorhens look for food in the winter. The polder is a breeding ground for reed singers and redshanks.
Next to the sea, beach and dunes is the beautiful B&B 'Uit 't Zicht' at Huisduinen. Here you can enjoy beautiful rooms, an excellent well-kept breakfast and of course a lot of cosiness.
Fort Erfprins is a nineteenth-century fortress west in the city of Den Helder. With an area of ??49 ha. Erfprins is the largest fortress in the Netherlands.
The Navy Museum is now a maritime interactive learning center for all ages. The latest addition to the museum is the home of the bridge ex-hr.ms. de Ruyter: Meet the guided weapon frigate and his crew and learn all about the 3-D radar! The Navy Museum also has possiblities for meetings. You can also visit a dutch submarine.
'T Veerhuis Lands End is literally in the north of North Holland. From this unique location on the dike, we offer a magnificent view. In our restaurant or at our terrace you can enjoy a nice cup of coffee, lunch, high tea, drinks or a dinner. Our chefs work with fresh products.
Scheepsfolk is a Dutch maritime folk band with its own unique sound. The band regularly performs in many countries during festivals and nautical events and in folk clubs. The enthusiastic crew accompanies themselves with accordion, guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, draw bag, washboard, candrum, kazoo, cajon and double bass. The musical influences come from all over Europe, so Scheepsfolk has developed its own unique style.
H.W.N. is an watersport organization, with 120 berths in the nautical heart of Den Helder. Situated next to a big shipyard, right next to the harbor for offshore, fishing and navy, there is always something to see or do around here. We have a nice wooden building with a cantina and sanitation. During the summer, the harbormaster will be there to welcome you and be at your service.
The Dutch lifeboat service through the ages and the safety aspects at sea are at the centre of attention in this museum. Original lifeboats, ship models, scale models, paintings, pictures, distinctions, life-saving equipment and movies are being displayed. All texts and computersimulations are in the English language and most movies as well. Daily, between 13.00 and 16.00 hrs, a 15 minute tour through the inner harbour can be made on board a historic lifeboat. Reservations for the boattrip not required.
The unique Willemsoord complex, formerly the shipyard and maintenance site for the Royal Navy, is now a beautiful monumental part of Den Helder, which gradually evolves into an open city.
Visit our cozy, homely lunch café at Willemsoord. Our café has a beautiful, old industrial look to it. We offer you an excellent and surprising lunch menu. Enjoy over 20 different kinds of coffee and 12 flavours of tea. We make all our products ourself. For (corporate) parties, we provide high tea's, high beers and high wines, all for a good price.
A day out? Visit our friendly naval town! For more information on Facebook:@InfocentrumDenHelder or mail to: i@infocentrumdenhelder.nl Telephone: 0031-223-616100
At restaurant Leuk! you can enjoy a warm welcome and a homely atmosphere. You can enjoy home-made products and delicious dishes. Come and enjoy a high tea with friends or family. Close your eyes and imagine yourself surrounded by delicious fruit, soft cream, chocolate, scones, sandwiches and delicious teas. What else could you wish for?
Ship "Antje" was built as a sailing cargo ship in 1875 and is the oldest (or one of the oldest) sailing cargo ships of our country. The interior is made from beautiful and durable materials, which gives the ship a luxurious look. All the rooms have a double bed, with space for luggage, a private shower & toilet, private hot air heating and a dressing table. It's possibility to get breakfast on board.
Wienerhof Hotel, located in the centre of Den Helder, opposite the railway station, is a cozy comfortable familyhotel with a stylish decoration. The hotel offers 15 comfort single rooms, 26 comfort double rooms and two junior suites. Our 3-star hotel is fully equipped and is the ideal starting point to start your exploration of Den Helder.
Deze afwisselende route start bij station Den Helder Zuid; eenvoudig te bereiken omdat de intercity er stopt. Vanaf het station duik je natuurgebied De Nollen in; ernaast ligt het spraakmakende kunstproject De Nollen van Rudi de Wint.
In de Helderse Duinen volg je onverharde paadjes door duinvalleien en dennenbossen. Vanaf de 15 meterhoge uitkijktoren kijk je over het hele gebied uit. Verderop ligt Fort Kijkduin met museum en zeeaquarium. De horecagelegenheden – pal aan zee – lonken. Vervolgens passeer je vuurtoren Lange Jaap en slinger je langs de gracht van Fort Erfprins naar de zeedijk.
Tijd om uit te waaien! Klotsende zee, krijsende meeuwen en aan de horizon de heen-en-weer-pendelende veerboot naar Texel. De binnenstad van Den Helder ademt een maritieme sfeer: het Marinemuseum, de havens met moderne jachten en historische schepen. En niet te vergeten de fraai gerenoveerde, autovrije kade langs het kanaal waar het goed toeven is op een terras. Een waardig eindpunt van deze route.
