Nowhere in North Holland is bird life as rich as on Balgzand. The land here is wide and beautiful. From a number of points on the sea dyke you have a beautiful view of the mudflats. A good point to look at is ’t Kuitje Information Centre on the Oostoeverweg in Den Helder. Note the tides, for with rising water the thousands of birds fly in large swirling clouds towards the dike to spend time there. The Balgzand is so loved by countless birds because it falls dry twice a day and then uncovers endless sand and mud flats, where a lot of shellfish, worms, shrimps and snails can be found. In the spring, numerous birds, including tangs, terns and seagulls, nest here on the salt marshes formed against the dyke. Even spoonbills have successfully raised youngsters here. In July large groups of mountain ducks come together to moult, a remarkable spectacle. Every month you can go on a bird excursion.
Balgzand
Nearby locations
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Rakpart
A Hungarian Shop. At Rakpart they sell Fish, Meat, Droken, Sausage, Gulasch und Snacks. Delicious Hungarian flavors!
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Koninklijk Instituut voor de Marine
Book a tour of the Navy's training institute in Den Helder
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Binnenstad Den Helder
Shopping, tasting and discovering in the heart of Den Helder
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De Kaasboet
Cheesestore 'De Kaasboet' in Den Helder. With us you can find a wide range of cheese for the price that any fair can afford. There are weekly specials and the store has an innovative range. You can also contact us for various dairy products, not to mention nuts and snacks.
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Bos De Donkere Duinen
De Donkere Duinen is een aangeplant dennenbos. Landschap Noord-Holland zorgt door middel van beheers-ingrepen dat het wordt omgevormd naar een afwisselend, natuurlijker bos.
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Visrestaurant Neptunus
Sea view, fresh from the harbour and enjoy on the terrace
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Stichting Nautische Monumenten
Caretaker for sailing heritage in the museum harbor of Willemsoord
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Canoe rental Den Helder (Stand up Peddeling)
Canoe rental Den Helder is located at The Helderse Vallei, the center of all canoe routes that Den Helder and Julianadorp are rich in. From here you can see all sides. In addition to the 4 well-defined routes, there are several waterways that are excellent for canoeers and SUPpers (stand up peddeling). We offer single and double canoes and kayaks and triple Canadian canoes. You can also rent longboards and SUP's and we also provide SUP and canoe clinics.
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“Multivlaai”
Enjoy our delicious pies. We have the well-known fruit pies but also pies for example with Oreo Cookies. Are you looking for a gluten or lactose free flan? We can offer it.