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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Lightship Texel
Since 1996, the museum lightship Texel No. 10 has been an absolute eye-catcher in Museum Harbor Willemsoord on the Oude Rijkswerf Willemsoord in Den Helder. What is special is that the now beautifully restored ship is moored a stone's throw from the slipway where she was launched in 1951. After this, the lightship would be a reliable beacon in the sea off the Dutch coast for forty years. It now forms a shining centerpiece of a special museum ships collection. Lightship Texel is open to the public, check the website for current opening times.
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Shoppingboulevard Ravelijncenter
The Ravelijncenter offers a varied selection of 35 stores, including living & sleeping, kitchens, electronics, a petstore , DIY stores, advertising and even sports! The Ravelijncenter offer free WiFi.
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Stal van Haaster en de Jong
The private stables of Stefan van Haaster and Guido de Jong. We are mainly concerned with organizing beach rides and riding lessons, but we also regularly sell well-behaved recreation horses and ponies in the lower price range. The horses that we have are also used for the beach rides and the lessons, so they are not sport horses and we do not expect you to come to us for that. We offer horses that are healthy and of good character. Shortcomings are reported as much as possible when you purchase.
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Dansschool Corma
Dance lessons, parties and hall rental under one roof in Den Helder
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VR Activiteiten
VR ervaren bij ons? In Den Helder kun je bij ons de diverse spellen komen spelen!
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Midgetgolf Hotel Den Helder
Glow in the dark midgetgolf at Hotel Den Helder.
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EFFE AnderZZ
Welcome toEFFE AnderZZ The place in Den Helder where you are welcome to enjoy yourself at any time of the day.
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Bar Style
In the center of Den Helder you will find Bar style. Come and visit us for a drink. We also have a terrace where in the summer season, in collaboration with colleagues on Breewaterplein, regular performances take place which creates a very cozy atmosphere.
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IJssalon Aris Laan
Artisanal ice cream and art under one roof in Den Helder