Choir Mescalanza

The oldest ice cream parlor in the Netherlands – a household name since 1920

Our Dutch culture seems to be fading, but not in Den Helder. Since 1975, the Helderse Draaiorgelvrienden have been active to maintain a tradition. The 90-key street organ 'de Harmonica' is managed and operated by the volunteers of 'Stichting Helderse Draaiorgelvrienden'. Almost every Saturday they are with the organ in the city center of Den Helder. On an original wooden, three-wheeled push cart and always turned by hand, as happened a century ago.

Be welcome in the coziest Tea Room in Den Helder. Imagine yourself in the atmosphere of the 1920s. Here you can drink tea from one of the most colorful cups we have or enjoy a fragrant cup of Fairtrade Colombian coffee. With a homemade cake on the side, the moment of enjoyment cannot be broken. Or order warm scones! Do you want to taste more? Then book a luxury High Tea. Hat on and pinky up enjoying the togetherness and the sweet and savory delicacies. Nice for a birthday, baby shower or family outing.

Enjoy lunch, dinner and coffee with a view of the city center

Warm bakery with fresh bread, Turkish pizzas, Italian pizzas, dishes, shawarma and more! For companies and/or catering is also possible. Please report large orders of bread 1 day in advance.

Sea view, fresh from the harbour and enjoy on the terrace

Rebuilt sawmill on the Vinkenterrein: icon of the past and the future

The Helders Chamber Orchestra consists of members from Noord-Holland, but we have also had members from Friesland, who make music together in a serious but relaxed way. The orchestra not only focuses on the classical genre, it does not shy away from modern works either.

Monumental water board church on the edge of the city center