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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Marina Willemsoord
Willemsoord Marina is a marina with modern sanitary facilities, a launderette and a fuel pontoon where you can refuel with diesel oil. The marina is equipped with a WiFi system. As a marina, we have proudly been wearing the Blue Flag since 2009 and since 2016 the Green Pennant has also been added. The Blue Flag and Green Pennant are international environmental awards. Outside the marina we have a yacht yard where you can go for all types of maintenance and repair work.
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Dijkshoorn fish specialties
Fried fish, home-smoked fish and the tastiest fish dishes.
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Hiking network North Holland, starting point De Helderse Vallei
The hiking network in North Holland offers hikers opportunities for healthy, challenging and interesting hikes in lovely North Holland. The various walks run through beautiful landscapes, charming villages and nature reserves, across farmland paths, ancient dikes and past historic locations. You can go hiking directly from one of the starting points, where you can choose from various marked routes. You choose the length and environment of your walk yourself. This way the hiking network provides both convenience and walking pleasure.
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Seal trips with Blue Marlin IV
Step aboard the 'Blue Marlin IV', discover the sea, sail along to the 'Razende Bol' also called "Noorderhaaks" and spot the seals in their natural environment.
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Bakkerij Dunselman (binnenstad Den Helder)
Tasty and Trusted That is what it is all about at Dunselman Bakery. From the founding of our family business 157 years ago, to the latest developments now: that slogan continues to fit us perfectly. Tasty products have always been the basis of our right to exist. Our delicious breads, yummy cakes and pastries and scrumptious cookies are enjoyed every day by thousands of people. This is partly thanks to our many stores in all neighbourhoods in Den Helder and Julianadorp. The accessibility for customers is therefore optimal.
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Verenigde Wadden Compagnie
The Verenigde Wadden Compagnie is a initiative from Stichting Museumhaven Willemsoord in Den Helder. Experience the Wad the best way possible. There are a lot of options to experience this World Herritage.
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Mindsz gallery & upcycle workplace
Mindsz gallery & upcycle workplace has surprising and unique designer furniture and home accessories, made out of recycled materials. Upcycling is the base principle with which we work, where durability and recycling are important factors. Materials and objects are being re-used and usually get a totally different function. Every product has a unique characters because of it. Mindsz also has the goal to offer a workplace for people who are psychologically vulnerable and have a big distance to the job market.
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AH Schooten Plaza, Kat Supermarkt B.V.
There are more than 900 Albert Heijn branches in the Netherlands. Albert Heijn Schooten Plaza is a so-called franchise location. This means that we use the Albert Heijn formula, but are otherwise independent. In 1970 we started as a small Sparwinkel and after 10 years switched to the Albert Heijn formula. You can come to us for all your daily shopping, and we are also a collection and delivery point for DHL and Bol.com. You can also pick up your prescription refills from us. For more information about this, you can go to your BENU pharmacy on Baljuwstraat.
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Foundation for Motor Boat Lifeboat ‘Dorus Rijkers’
The "Dorus Rijkers", together with the motor lifeboats "De Zeemanspot" and "Javazee", form the Helders Historical Lifeboats Collective