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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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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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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La Mer
La Mer is a mixed choir that has film, musical and popular established music on its repertoire, this will be accompanied by a super combo. All this under the guidance of a very skilled conductor: Arjan Busscher
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De Boerenlandroute
The Helderse Vallei is the starting point of the 4 well-marked canoe routes that Den Helder has, with various jetties along the way. In addition, Den Helder has various waterways that are easily accessible for canoes. The farmland route (orange route, 12 km) goes right through the bulb fields.
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Boerenkapel De Knorhanen
A cheerful group of musicians who will turn any party location upside down
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Fantasy Bloemen
Looking for a bouquet or a plant? We have a large assortment of flowers. Fantasy bloemen has been a household name in Den Helder and Julianadorp for more than 40 years.
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Bruna Bonte
Our product range consists books, magazines, office supplies, greeting cards, cartridges, tobacco products and various gift items.
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Bed & Breakfast NoordWest8
Spacious room in a nature reserve, close to the beach, dunes and city
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Mindsz gallery & upcycle werkplaats
Unique furniture and gifts with a story, right in the heart of Willemsoord