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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Bruna
Looking for a fun or exciting book? We also have a large assortment of magazines, office supplies and postcards.
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Dijkshoorn fish specialties
Fried fish, home-smoked fish and the tastiest fish dishes.
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Lovely Snacks
Fresh and delicious, composed by yourself with roti, bara, noodles / nasi and much more!
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Vice Versa
Restaurant Vice Versa is situated in the station building of Den Helder Airport, from which our guests can enjoy a nice cup of coffee, a lovely lunch, our sandwich of the month or one of our delicious fried egg on toast. All of that whilst overlooking the runway of the airport with all sorts of activity. What a lot of the people of Den Helder don't know, is that we are freely accessible. No passport or ID required! You can also come to us for all sorts of catering possibilities. You can also celebrate your birthday or some other occasion with us!
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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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Het Marsdiep
This B & B is located near the center of Den Helder on the main road to Texel opposite Willemsoord. An atmospheric B & B with atmospheric rooms. Coffee and tea is ready in the rooms. Toilets and showers are shared. Nice cafes and restaurants as well as the sea and beach and the shops within walking distance.
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Indoor and outdoor swimming pool “Aquacentrum Den Helder”
Aquacentrum Den Helder operates the “Het Heersdiep” swimming pool, which is owned by the municipality of Den Helder. The swimming pool offers various indoor pools, a swimming pool, an outdoor pool, a diving tower and an extensive program with various activities. The Heersdiep is a swimming pool for young and old, recreational and sporty, individually and in a club.
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Batterij Begraafplaats
Batterij begraafplaats herbergt bijzondere verhalen. De bunker, door Nederlanders geplaatst, werd opgeleverd op 26 april 1940.
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Escaperooms Den Helder – Danger no Voltage!
The time is ticking away, only 60 minutes. Are you able to prevent a new cyber war? Danger No Voltage in Den Helder has two escape rooms in Fortress Westoever.