Beach entrance Huisduinen lies almost under de most beautiful and oldest lighthouse of the Netherlands, called ”de Lange Jaap” and is named after the old village Huisduinen, which lies directly next to it. This beach is a nice and quiet family beach, with its own paviljon ”Factor 30”. You can find the toilets and beach shower here. In de surrounding area there is a beautiful old fort – ”Fort Kijkduin”, which you can visit. It has a magnificent sea fish tank, and a overview of the history of this fort. You can walk and cycle in a big dune area ”de Grafelijkheidsduinen”. This area used to be owned by the Earls of Egmond, later it was used to extract water. Now it is used a lot as a recreational area.

Beach entrance Huisduinen
Nearby locations
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Grand Hotel Beatrix
- Location
- Huisduinen
Uniquely situated in the coastal village of Huisduinen, surrounded by sea, beach, dune, forest, polders and the Wadden Islands Texel and De Razende Bol, you can enjoy the beautiful nature, quiet and clean beaches and fresh air. The hotel offers 55 rooms and suites, an award-winning fine dining restaurant "C'est la vie Wine & Dine", a bistro with grill, live sports and a wellness center with swimming pool, sauna, steam bath and squash courts.
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Restaurant “Storm aan Zee”
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- Huisduinen
Storm aan Zee has a special location on the seadike of Den Helder, at the beginning of the Dutch coast. At our restaurant you can enjoy a magnificent seaview, De Razende Bol, Texel and the dunes of Den Helder.
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“Kustwachttoren”
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- Huisduinen
Nowhere can you sleep as close to the sea as when you sleep in De Kustwachttoren. This unique holiday apartment is situated in the lovely coastal town Huisduinen. This former coastguard tower has been transformed into a stunning apartment with a spectacular view across land and sea. The apartment is situated on the third, fourth and fifth floor of the former coastguard tower. De Kustwachttoren has been renovated while maintaining its original character, providing you with a special view from anywhere in the apartment.
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Atlantikwall Centre
- Location
- Huisduinen
- Today's opening hours
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Open today van
12:00 tot 17:00
For years, the Administration Building or 'Old Casino' in Huisduinen was a controversial reminder of the war history of the city of Den Helder. But now that this period is further behind us, new impulses are coming to keep the memory of this meaningful period in our history alive. In the elongated exhibition space the visitor can get acquainted with the chronological course of the Second World War, the geography and form of the Atlantic Wall and stories and events from the war history.
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“Fortwachtershuis”
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- Huisduinen
Sleeping in the house of Fort Kijkduin, the Fortwachters house in Huisduinen. Fort Kijkduin is part of the defence line of Den Helder, a unique heritage, includes six fortresses.
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Extras group (OuderwetZ)
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- Huisduinen
A group of players who can transfer themself in diffrent periods of times. They take the public with them to the time of Napoleon around 1800. Also the period of Charles Dickens, gipsies and fairytales are part of the options. The public will come in one big theatre play and will be in all diffrent periods of time!
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Nogal Wiedus aan Zee
- Location
- Huisduinen
A breathtaking location on the seadike of Den Helder. You can enjoy the great dishes and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. On the amazing terrace near the Northsea you might spot a seal of close your eyes and enjoy the sun. Do I need to say more? If it is colder, you have the most beautiful seascapes from the conservatory.
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Defence line of Den Helder
- Location
- Huisduinen
The 'Stelling of Den Helder' is one of the oldest stll presence military defensive lines in the Netherlands. The 'stelling' is build in commisioned by Napoleon as a protection of navy base Willemsoord. The city of Den Helder got his shape because of the 'Stelling' which is still seeable in the landscape. The 'Stelling of Den Helder' is very important for the authenticity and identity of Den Helder.
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Restaurant C’ est la Vie – Grand Hotel Beatrix
- Location
- Huisduinen
Would you like to have a diner at a beautiful location, with hospitable service and culinary indulgence, while you enjoy a breathtaking view of the sea? Then restaurant C'est la vie "Wine & Dine" is great for you! Our restaurant is known for its atmosphere and comfort. Fresh, regional and seasonal products characterize the menu of our chef Raymond van Veen.