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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Koninklijk Instituut voor de Marine
Book a tour of the Navy's training institute in Den Helder
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Rent en Event Den Helder
Rent an e-chopper, fat bike or tandem and discover Den Helder in your own way
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Tante Nel
Settle down at the Willemsoord harbour for coffee, lunch or drinks in a quirky café full of character.
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Choir Mescalanza
General mixed choir Mescalanza from Julianadorp will be 25 years old in 2019! The first rehearsal was on September 22, 1994. At the moment, the Mescalanza choir consists of about fifty members. The conductor is Durk Geertsma with Dick Laan on the piano.
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Level One Experience
Sail to De Razende Bol in a powerful RIB. View seals up close, while the boat remains calmly floating on the water.
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Restaurant “Kade60”
Kade 60 is located in the building of the former iron foundry , located at the old dockyard Willemsoord. The stylish decor, varied menu and informal atmosphere make you feel at home in our "living room". The restaurant seats up to 80 guests and features a bar, lounge area with fireplace and a play area for children, equipped with DVD player. You can not only contact us for lunch or dinner, or just for a cup of coffee or a drink with a snack. Behind the restaurant you will find over 200 free parking spaces !
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CAN Vakantiehuizen
Holiday homes and bungalows on parks in Julianadorp, Den Helder and Breezand
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Nationaal Reddingmuseum Dorus Rijkers
You will find the National Rescue Museum at the Willemsoord Royal Shipyard in Den Helder. In this museum, you will discover everything about rescuers at sea. Step aboard real lifeboats and experience the adventure of rescue work!
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Hofkapel de Bloaspoepers
Next to fufilling the role of Hofchapel are we also active around the Sinterklaas time active. We are also active the whole year round for markets, weddings and parties, soccer games en are we giving serenades.