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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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Muziekcafé de Bliksem
Legendary café for alternative live music in the heart of Den Helder
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Sushi en wok Den Helder
Sushi and wok in a cozy atmosphere in the heart of Den Helder
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Hiking Network Noord-Holland
The Hiking network in Noord-Holland offers hikers opportunities for a healthy, sporty, and interesting hike in the beautiful Noord-Holland. The different hikes take you across beautiful landscapes, linear villages and nature areas, across dirtroads, centuries-old dikes and along historical locations. You can hike directly from one of the starting points, where you can choose from several marked routes. You can pick the length and environment of your hike. This way, the hiking network offers you plenty of ease, and loads of hiking pleasure!
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Boon viswereld
Fresh fish, lunch or dinner with a view of the station and water tower
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Marine Watersport Vereniging
Marina with 45 berths and a seasonal bar, close to the center of Den Helder
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Nozems
Enjoy lunch, dinner and coffee with a view of the city center
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Harmonie Plus
We are a great choir, which is still young at heart. We are regularly asked to give concerts and we rehearse every Tuesday afternoon. Our repertoire does not only consist of operetta melodies, because we do not turn our hands around, to sing musical and evergreens. Nieuwe leden zijn van harte welkom!
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CD Sealspotter
Step aboard and spot seals at the Razende Bol
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Studio 3
In Den Helder with the most beautiful beaches and most solar hours, the studio of Photo Studio Ad Biersteker is partially converted into a cozy apartment with a beautiful sunny roof terrace. Your apartment has HD TV with internet, oven / microwave, full kitchen utensils, dishwasher, free wifi, washer and dryer, and parking is free for the door.