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Behind the beautiful nature area and recreational forest de Donkere Duinen, you find beach Donkere Duinen, also known by the people as entrance ''Hengstepad''. The beach Donkere Duinen is only accessible on foot or on bike. The advantage you have is that you can enjoy a beautiful and mostly quiet family beach. And ofcourse when you go to this beach, you have a great walk or bicycle tour ahead of you.

The Medemblikkerloods on Willemsoord is a place where history comes to life. Here, wood is still worked, just as it was in the past. The name refers to the carpenters from Medemblik who practiced their craft here in the 19th century. In their original shed, dating from 1833, wood was dried after years of soaking in the Binnenhaven to soften it enough for working. After serving as a copper warehouse, metalworking shop, and storage for dockworkers, the old shed was demolished in the 1980s. But in 2003, it was rebuilt with the same design and renewed energy. It is now a well-equipped woodworking shop where restoration and maintenance of classic ships—from botters to sloops—are carried out. Thanks to support from the Wadden Fund and the efforts of dozens of volunteers, this shed has become a vibrant place. You'll also find an instruction room and storage facilities, all dedicated to preserving the Museum Harbor. Everything here exudes craftsmanship, a love of maritime heritage, and a focus on sustainability. The warehouse is managed by the Willemsoord Shipyard Foundation. A visit is more than just seeing – it's experiencing how past and future merge in wood, hands, and stories.

Of je nu naar je afspraak gaat of een etentje met vrienden: neem voor het laatste stukje van je reis de OV-fiets. Op heel veel stations zijn er OV-fietsen te huur, voor € 4,45 per fiets per dag. Je vindt ze via "In de buurt" in de NS-app. En wist je dat je met één (gratis) abonnement 2 fietsen kunt huren? Je hebt alleen een persoonlijke OV-chipkaart nodig.

Unique furniture and gifts with a story, right in the heart of Willemsoord

The place for sandwiches, coffee and Provencal sauce for over 30 years

Butcher.

The Helderse Fanfare Corps is founded 28th of August 1923 and has 2 departments, the amusement choir and de farmer's chapel 'de Bloaspoepers'

De Zeepromenade is een ruim 5 km lang fiets- en wandelpad langs de kust van Den Helder.

Whitney Valk, all-round teacher and founder of House of Dance. Teaching is the best thing there is for her! She enjoys sharing your passion with others with pleasure and love.