A landscape of imagination and stillness
A stone’s throw from Den Helder Zuid Station lies De Nollen – an art landscape that opens your senses. Here, artist Ruud van de Wint (1942–2006) worked on his life’s work for twenty-five years.
From museum halls to the dune area
After a successful career in European museums, Van de Wint retired in 1980 to the neglected inland dune area of De Nollen. Here he found the freedom to paint, build, and sculpt in harmony with the landscape.
Known for national work, rooted in Den Helder
Van de Wint created, among other things, the ceiling paintings in Noordeinde Palace and Groningen City Hall, and worked on art in the House of Representatives. Yet he consciously chose this location, where he found space for his ideas about light, color, space, and time.
Experience the whole: art and nature as one entity
De Nollen is not an ordinary museum, but a total experience. A walk through this area is a journey through color, form, and imagination. Everything is interconnected: the objects, the landscape, and your own experience.
Practical information: guided tour only
De Nollen can be visited with a guided tour at 11:00, 13:00, or 15:00. Advance reservation is required. Please ensure you arrive on time and are prepared to take your time looking, listening, and experiencing.
Opening hours
- Saturday, September 12: 12:00 – 17:00
- Sunday, September 13: 12:00 – 17:00
Background information
- Monument type: Museum
- Original function: Inland dune area
- Architect: Reindert Wepko (Ruud) van de Wint
- Construction period: Formed after the last ice age
- Current function: Art project and nature project
A guided tour of the grounds is required – reservations must be made in advance. Tours are at 11:00, 13:00, and 15:00.
