The Helderse Vallei is the starting point of the 4 well-marked canoe routes from Den Helder with various footbridges along the way. In addition, Den Helder has various waterways that are easily accessible for canoes. The city and defense route (red route, 6 km there and 6 km back) passes Fort Dirks Admiraal, Fort Erfprins, Fort Westoever, the line and Willemsoord. Den Helder has a special line of defense that runs right through the city. This line of defense was built to protect Willemsoord, once the port and shipyard of our fleet, from attacks from the land. A visit to Willemsoord guarantees a pleasant day! Fort Westoever was built around 1825 to defend the newly built North Holland Canal against attacks on the port of Den Helder. In 1954 the fort was taken over by the Royal Netherlands Navy. They set up an emergency diesel power plant in the fort. Fort Westoever is the last link in the chain of forts, the passage to Willemsoord and the outer harbor. Fort Dirksz. Admiral is a living history book. From 1812-1813 the fortress was built by the French. In the years 1880-1890 the fortress was equipped with bomb-proof shelters. During the German occupation, the fortress was converted into an anti-aircraft battery. Fort Erfprins is not only the largest fort at 49 hectares, but also has the longest Bombproof barracks in the Netherlands. It is a 3 pentagonal bastion with 3 ravelins and an envelope. To this day, the fort is used by the Ministry of Defense. On the south side of Fort Erfprins are the remains of the oldest surviving defense system of the Den Helder Defense Line: Kaaphoofd Battery. Fort Kijkduin (museum and saltwater aquarium), Fort Harssens and Fort Oostoever are also part of the Den Helder defense line, but do not directly border the route.
De Stad- en Stellingroute
Nearby locations
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“Hortus Overzee”
In the centre of Den Helder, you will find a magnificent collection of colorful tropical plants. It's the largest Japanese garden in the Netherlands with running water.
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Bakkerij Dunya
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.
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Entertainment orchestra HFC
The Helderse Fanfare Corps is founded 28th of August 1923 and has 2 departments, the amusement choir and de farmer's chapel 'de Bloaspoepers'
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Event agency Helder Events
Imagine: you want to organize 'something' for your company, family or friends, but what? We offer a complete product: from an original idea to a clear proposal.
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Balgzand
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.
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De Snackcounter
Snack bar in the centre of Den Helder.
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Sportfishing “Mercuur”
Sport fishing on the North Sea with Sportfishing Mercury A day of sport fishing is a unique way to discover the North Sea. Fish all day on the North Sea with colleagues, friends or family and take your caught fish home. Ideal as a business trip or family day Take the caught mackerel or cod home Sport fishing with experienced crew Fish material present on the Mercury
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Bar Style
In the center of Den Helder you will find Bar style. Come and visit us for a drink. We also have a terrace where in the summer season, in collaboration with colleagues on Breewaterplein, regular performances take place which creates a very cozy atmosphere.
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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.