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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Hotel/ studio Bosch Duin Strand
Overnight stay near the forest, dunes and beach in Den Helder
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B&B Gebouw 39
Spend the night at a unique location amidst the maritime heritage of Den Helder.
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Canoe rental Den Helder (Stand up Peddeling)
Canoe rental Den Helder is located at The Helderse Vallei, the center of all canoe routes that Den Helder and Julianadorp are rich in. From here you can see all sides. In addition to the 4 well-defined routes, there are several waterways that are excellent for canoeers and SUPpers (stand up peddeling). We offer single and double canoes and kayaks and triple Canadian canoes. You can also rent longboards and SUP's and we also provide SUP and canoe clinics.
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Restaurant C’est la Vie – Grand Hotel Beatrix
Enjoy fine dining with a sea view in the atmospheric C'est la Vie
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H.W.N. Helder Willemsoord Nieuwediep
H.W.N. is an watersport organization, with 120 berths in the nautical heart of Den Helder. Situated next to a big shipyard, right next to the harbor for offshore, fishing and navy, there is always something to see or do around here. We have a nice wooden building with a cantina and sanitation. During the summer, the harbormaster will be there to welcome you and be at your service.
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B&B Texelstroom
Quiet B&B on the edge of the city, with beach and massage within easy reach
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Station Den Helder Centraal
Station Den Helder Centraal brengt je in het hartje van Den Helder. Vanaf hier wandel je richting het gezellige stadshart van Den Helder met vele leuke winkels en restaurants. Ook voormalige Rijkswerf Willemsoord ligt een steenworp afstand van het station.
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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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CD Sealspotter
Step aboard and spot seals at the Razende Bol