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.
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Nearby locations
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Rik Niks Body Language
Dance, fitness and relaxation under one roof in a warm and homely atmosphere
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Olympia Den Helder
Olympia Den Helder is hét selectiebureau dat staat voor persoonlijk contact, kwaliteit en resultaat. De focus ligt met name op het vervullen van vacatures bij MKB bedrijven in de regio. Naast bedrijven, is Olympia er ook voor kandidaten. Dagelijks helpen zij mensen aan betekenisvol werk, want hun werk, is werk. En daar werken ze graag samen met jou naartoe! Neem gerust een kijkje op de website voor actuele vacatures, volg de Olympia socials voor de laatste nieuwtjes of loop eens binnen op hun volledig vernieuwde vestiging in de Beatrixstraat!
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La Mer
La Mer is a mixed choir that has film, musical and popular established music on its repertoire, this will be accompanied by a super combo. All this under the guidance of a very skilled conductor: Arjan Busscher
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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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Mindsz gallery & upcycle workplace
Mindsz gallery & upcycle workplace has surprising and unique designer furniture and home accessories, made out of recycled materials. Upcycling is the base principle with which we work, where durability and recycling are important factors. Materials and objects are being re-used and usually get a totally different function. Every product has a unique characters because of it. Mindsz also has the goal to offer a workplace for people who are psychologically vulnerable and have a big distance to the job market.
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Uitgaans- en historisch complex Willemsoord
Historic shipyard complex full of museums, restaurants, culture and maritime heritage
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Vice Versa
Lunch, coffee or late-night snack with a view of the planes taking off
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Nuijens flowershop
Flowers for everyone and for every occasion.
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Canoe rental Den Helder (Stand up Peddeling)
Canoe rental Den Helder is located at The Helderse Vallei, the center of all canoe routes that Den Helder and Julianadorp are rich in. From here you can see all sides. In addition to the 4 well-defined routes, there are several waterways that are excellent for canoeers and SUPpers (stand up peddeling). We offer single and double canoes and kayaks and triple Canadian canoes. You can also rent longboards and SUP's and we also provide SUP and canoe clinics.