Category: Bezienswaardigheid

“The” viewpoint over the Wadden Sea!

The city of Schagen has a rich history, with the central point being; the market. Near the market you will find special buildings and bell towers such as the Vreeburg Museum where the important story about the history of the city's origins is told.

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. The restoration of Willemsoord has seized a large number of years with the result of a wonderful cultural heritage. Willemsoord houses a variety of entrepreneurs and nautical and cultural institutions. A visit to Willemsoord guarantees a nice day out!

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.

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.

If you are in Petten aan Zee, be sure to take a look at the Palendorp monument on the beach near Bergeendstraat. This beautiful work of art consists of 160 poles of six to twelve meters in length. The poles are in the shape of ten houses and a church. It is a reminder of old Petten, which was flooded by the sea long ago.

The Wieringer Skuutje WR60, built in 1840, is the oldest sailing fishing vessel in the Netherlands and owned by the Skuutje WR60 Foundation. The Skuutje is registered as a sailing monument in the Register of Sailing Heritage Netherlands (RVEN).

On the Ijsselmeer coast you will find hidden stories that reveal many secrets. We have portrayed twelve beautiful and moving stories for you. Narrated by residents from Hollands Kroon and surroundings. Think of the hole in the dyke that the Germans blew up in 1945, the remains of which can still be seen. But also at the Leemans pumping station, archaeological finds and the construction of the Afsluitdijk.

When you look towards Den Helder, at night you can see a bright light shining from miles away (33,5 miles to be exact!). It's ''De Lange Jaap''; the symbol of Den Helder. It is the tallest cast-iron lighthouse of Europa, and the second-highest lighthouse in the Netherlands. It towers above everything else at 63 meters tall.