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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Jan en Catharina
Jan and Catharina, both Jutters, have been playing music from the Netherlands, Flanders, France, Denmark and Sweden on traditional harmonica for more than 25 years. They can be booked at openings, book presentations or festivities and then walk around in beautiful clothing such as medieval clothing, fisherman clothing, pirate clothing, Dickens etc.
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Marina M.B.S.O.V. Breewijd
WSC Breewijd is the first marina on your right when you enter Den Helder. We are a small and easygoing harbor that breathes relaxation and quiet. Because of this, we actually get a lot of visitors! For a small fee you can enter our harbor, where you can pretty much do what you want (within reason ofcourse). Your safety has also been thought of, the harbor comes equipped with a lockable fence where you get a key for. The entire harbor is 2,50 meter deep, and therefore accessible by many. The peirs come equipped with a 16 ampère 220 volt connection.
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Apple mix Fried Chicken
Apple mix offers various dishes including; boxes with fried chicken, wraps, sandwiches, burgers and more.
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Letting agency CAN Vakantiehuizen
In the beautiful North Holland coastal area, with it's great diversity of landscapes, CAN Vakantiehuizen offers many cottages / bungalows in various parks in Julianadorp / Den Helder and Breezand. The accommodations are especially suitable for 4/6 persons (including accommodation for two and 10 people) and range from comfortable to luxurious (3 to 4 stars). In a number of holiday cottages / bungalows is smoking and / or pets allowed. Email: infocan@ziggo.nl
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Bodylanguage Lunch
Als onderdeel van Rik Bodylanguage op Willemsoord 29B is BL-lunch een sfeervol eetcafé waar het heerlijk vertoeven is. Op maandag en vrijdag zijn wij geopend voor lunch waar je van een kleine, doch bijzondere, kaart lekkere keuzes kunt maken. Tijdens evenementen op Willemsoord zijn wij natuurlijk ook geopend. Met mooi weer kan je ook op ons uitnodigende terras plaatsnemen aan de waterkant en zo in alle rust genieten van het mooie weer. Ook voor speciale feesten en partijen kan je bij ons terecht. Kom gerust eens langs voor informatie of om te ervaren hoe lekker alles bij ons smaakt.
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Beach pavillion Beachclub Citadel
Come visit us at our beach pavillion in Den Helder. We serve a delicious lunch, dinner or a drink. We are open all year, you can find us through beach entrance ‘Duinoord’.
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Den Helder Experience Store
Citymarketing Den Helder has opened an Experience Store in the center of Den Helder. A unique concept where you can interactively obtain information about living, working, learning and leisure within the municipality of Den Helder.
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Hotel de Werf
Sleep in the beautiful hotel De Werf in Den Helder. A luxury boutique hotel in the heart of the city with eight hotel rooms and a nice bar. The city hotel is located in the center of Den Helder. Throughout the year there are numerous activities and attractions: concerts, museums, events, numerous cozy bars and restaurants.
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Fort Dirksz Admiraal
Fort Dirksz Admiraal was built in 1812-1813 as the middle fort in the Stelling van Den Helder. The fort is named after the former mayor of Monnickendam, Cornelis Dirkszoon, who was admiral of the North Holland fleet during the Eighty Years' War. In an advanced position, in what was then still a swamp area, both Fort Oostoever and Fort Erfprins could be protected from this fort. During the Second World War, the German occupier made use of the fort by building an anti-aircraft battery on it. This is still completely present. The fort was used by the Royal Netherlands Army during the Cold