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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Helderse Molen – De Goede Verwachting
Rebuilt sawmill on the Vinkenterrein: icon of the past and the future
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MUSICOOL Theaterschule
MUSICOOL, where you share your passion with others, is more than a youth musical group. When people come to MUSICOOL it is imidetly reconizeable. Cozy, relaxed, warmth and fun are words that are said often. The students experience MISICOOL as their second home.
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Verenigde Wadden Compagnie
The Verenigde Wadden Compagnie is a initiative from Stichting Museumhaven Willemsoord in Den Helder. Experience the Wad the best way possible. There are a lot of options to experience this World Herritage.
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Hotel de Werf
Luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Den Helder with a bar and Texel around the corner
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De Kaasboet
Cheesestore 'De Kaasboet' in Den Helder. With us you can find a wide range of cheese for the price that any fair can afford. There are weekly specials and the store has an innovative range. You can also contact us for various dairy products, not to mention nuts and snacks.
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Powngtong Thais restaurant
Authentic Thai food in the heart of Den Helder, also for vegetarians
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Ice-cream parlour Kaap Hoorn
When the spring sun shows itself, the ice fun starts. People of all ages eagerly gather round the display of ice-cream parlour Kaap Hoorn at Willemsoord. It is often a difficult choice between all the wonderful, artisan ice-cream flavours. But it is not just the ice-cream, also our special, rich-flavoured coffees are made with love and passion. Why not have some ice-cream to go with your coffee, instead of a cookie?
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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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Den Helder Experience Store
Citymarketing Den Helder has opened an Experience Store in the center of Den Helder. A unique concept where you can interactively obtain information about living, working, learning and leisure within the municipality of Den Helder.