The Balgzandpolder is entirely designed for birds. You always see birds here resting or looking for food. At high tide in the Wadden Sea there are extra birds to be seen here. They can often be admired from a short distance via a viewing screen. Birds that you can see, for example, are spoonbills, many species of ducks, large groups of oystercatchers and redshanks and amongst them rarer birds such as spotted redshanks and greenshanks. In addition to the Balgzand polder, a bird rock was constructed at the end of 2016. And this was a success, as it is teeming with birds! Nesting opportunities for shore swallows have been created in the walls of the bird rock. The bird rock is five meters high and cannot be climbed by foxes.
Balgzandpolder
Nearby locations
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Bakkerij Dunselman (binnenstad Den Helder)
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 neighbourhoods in Den Helder and Julianadorp. The accessibility for customers is therefore optimal.
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Stichting Nautische Monumenten
Caretaker for sailing heritage in the museum harbor of Willemsoord
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“Multivlaai”
Enjoy our delicious pies. We have the well-known fruit pies but also pies for example with Oreo Cookies. Are you looking for a gluten or lactose free flan? We can offer it.
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Faber optiek
Faber Optiek has been guaranteeing good and honest advice for 50 years, and is a leader in the field of eye measurements, contact lens fittings and eyeglass fashion. In addition to an expert eye test by qualified specialists, we offer a large collection of frames, many branded glasses and trendy frames and sunglasses that are available exclusively in Den Helder from Faber Optiek. Come and see our excellent service and the collection of glasses that we are proud of.
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National Lifeboat Museum Dorus Rijkers
The Dutch lifeboat service through the ages and the safety aspects at sea are at the centre of attention in this museum. Original lifeboats, ship models, scale models, paintings, pictures, distinctions, life-saving equipment and movies are being displayed. All texts and computersimulations are in the English language and most movies as well. Daily, between 13.00 and 16.00 hrs, a 15 minute tour through the inner harbour can be made on board a historic lifeboat. Reservations for the boattrip not required.
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Accordeonola
At Accordeonola, accordion players are given the opportunity to make music together in an accordion orchestra. Under the guidance of a skilled conductor we try to set the bar high! We are always on the lookout for new and appealing music whereby we challenge our members to get the best out of themselves.
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The Baron Crown
Small-scale hotel suite stay near the beach, dunes and Fort Kijkduin
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Diverzo Cafe
Cozy café with lounge sofas, high tea and space for your party
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Sushi en wok Den Helder
Sushi and wok in a cozy atmosphere in the heart of Den Helder