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 Bonte
Our product range consists books, magazines, office supplies, greeting cards, cartridges, tobacco products and various gift items.
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The Apple mix Fried Chicken
Need a quick bite? Get your fried chicken, kapsalon, or burger on Beatrixstraat.
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Andrea’s Bags
We sell a nice range of leather bags and wallets from Italy, soap from Tuscany, Italian delicacies, olive oil, pasta...
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WSV Onrust
Marina with 100 berths in the heart of Den Helder, near the Onrust district.
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Bakkerij Dunselman (Marsdiepstraat)
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 the neighbourhoods in Den Helder and Julianadorp. The accessibility for customers is therefore optimal.
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Letting agency CAN Vakantiehuizen
In the beautiful North Holland coastal area, with it's great diversity of landscapes, CAN Vakantiehuizen offers many cottages / bungalows in various parks in Julianadorp / Den Helder and Breezand. The accommodations are especially suitable for 4/6 persons (including accommodation for two and 10 people) and range from comfortable to luxurious (3 to 4 stars). In a number of holiday cottages / bungalows is smoking and / or pets allowed. Email: infocan@ziggo.nl
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Den Helder dunes
These dunes are formed from the remains of the old Wadden island Huisduinen. South of this are the Donkere Duinen. These originated from the small Wadden island of Ooghduinen. The gap between the two islands closed in the 16th century. The Harmplas dune lake is now located here.
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Stadscafé Flow
Enjoy lunch, dinner or live music in the vibrant heart of Den Helder
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Street organ the Harmonica
Our Dutch culture seems to be fading, but not in Den Helder. Since 1975, the Helderse Draaiorgelvrienden have been active to maintain a tradition. The 90-key street organ 'de Harmonica' is managed and operated by the volunteers of 'Stichting Helderse Draaiorgelvrienden'. Almost every Saturday they are with the organ in the city center of Den Helder. On an original wooden, three-wheeled push cart and always turned by hand, as happened a century ago.