Category: Monument

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 fort was designated as a national monument in June 1973 and the fort is part of the Den Helder Defense Line which was constructed from 1807 onwards. At this moment it is still in use as a naval barracks. Every now and then, historical tours are given.

Follow in the footsteps of Napoleon Did you know that sharks live in the North Sea? Would you dare to feed them? This is possible in the North Sea aquarium of Fort Kijkduin! A visit to the aquarium is an exciting and educational adventure where you learn everything about the underwater life in the Wadden and North Sea. Spectacular is the 15-metre-long walk-through tunnel. The historical museum of the fort is also very interesting. Walk through underground tunnels and discover 200 years of military history about Den Helder and the Napoleonic fortress itself. The new family exhibition explores the lives and work of the soldiers stationed in the fort in 1939 during the mobilization of the Dutch army.

The monumental mill 'De Hoop' state since 1913 at the Molenpad in 't Zand. The mill was built in 1631 in Wormerveer as mill 'De Bok' and has since had various functions. It was the fifth oil mill that was founded in Wormerveer.

In the farm is a lot of attention is dedicated to: What a beachcomber finds; breakwaters; lifeboat station Callantsoog; beautiful places in Callantsoog on slides; scale models from dunes and village; tools; old postcards and pictures; and carts on the history of Callantsoog; archeological findings from the surroundings.

The church of Valkkoog was built in the 16th century with old brick materials. The church is late gothic and has a five travee deep ship. The church is open to visit during events and exhibitions.

Built in 1740 and was restored in 1990.

This North Holland polder mill was built in 1840 and restored in 1980/1990.

This North Holland polder mill was built in the 17th century and restored in 1974/1980.

The mill was built in 1851 as a corn and hulling mill. The voluntary millers keep the mill running regularly.

The Waarlandsmolen (Mill) was built in 1530. In the early 50's the mill went in operation. In 1966 the mill was completely restored, and then the spindle and the upper target course have been removed from the mill. From 1855 to 2008 the mill has been inhabited.

Corn mill De Hoop was probably built around 1654. Since 2015, the mill has been milling again and runs weekly thanks to the efforts of volunteers.