These dunes are formed from the remains of the old Wadden island Huisduinen. South of this are the Donkere Duinen. These originated from the small Wadden island of Ooghduinen. The gap between the two islands closed in the 16th century. The Harmplas dune lake is now located here. The Donkere Duinen is a planted pine forest that has transformed into a varied, more natural forest. There is a ring-shaped duck pond with bushes along its banks. It can be quite busy in the Donkere Duinen, because it is the only walking forest in the neighbourhood of Den Helder. The Refugium is a seven-hectare area, which was created by nature development. It lies like a wedge between the buildings of Nieuw Den Helder, the Grafiteitsduinen and the Donkere Duinen. It originated when sports fields were transformed into a new nature area. Now it is really a paradise for special plants. The Grafelijkheidsduinen and the Refugium are grazed by Scottish Highlanders. Some Konik horses also help in the Grafaliteitsduinen. The grazing in these types of areas ensures varied plant growth. In one place the vegetation is kept short and the soil lean and in places where a lot of fertilizer ends up, plants that love a nutrient-rich soil can grow.
Den Helder dunes
Nearby locations
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The Helders museum
The Helders museum is located in the old music dome of the former lyceum on Timorlaan. Today this dome is also known as the Paviljoen van Toen, which borders the Timor Park in Den Helder. In addition to changing exhibitions, the museum also has various artefacts on display, each of which tells a specific story about the rich history of the city of Den Helder. Be amazed in the city museum of Den Helder by beautiful photos and objects from the history of Den Helder!
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Chantastic project choir
Chantastic is a project choir. It is a project by Zangstudio Arjen Busscher. A project choir is based on variation. There is a different theme within each agreed period. Work is being done on songs from a certain music style or artist. After that period you can sign up for a new project with a different theme.
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Bruna Bonte
Our product range consists books, magazines, office supplies, greeting cards, cartridges, tobacco products and various gift items.
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Helderse Duinen NS Route
Hiking around Den Helder is beautiful. Everyone who travel North to the top of North Holland will be rewarded with a suprisingly versatile route. Hike on winding paths through dunes and on top of the dyke past the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage. You will see forts, musea, a big red lighthouse and end up in a city centre with any places to rest and have a bite to eat.
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Helderse Historical Society
The Helderse Historische Vereniging was founded on July 1, 1988 and is concerned with the preservation, disclosure and distribution of the history of Den Helder.
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Maritieme Herberg Neptunus
Neptunus is a cozy food establishment with a party space at the Den Helder harbor. From the restaurant you have a beautiful overview of the marina and the Nieuwe Diep where you can see sea-going vessels and fishing boats. Our terrace is the ideal place to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with something tasty on the side.
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City centre Den Helder
The city centre is currently undergoing a major transformation. We are committed to a compact shopping centre, with a very varied range of shops for our own residents and for the large groups of tourists who visit the city annually. After you have shopped at one of the many shops, you can go to one of the restaurants for a snack and a drink. You can also use free Wi-Fi. Within walking distance you will find the old schipyuard Willemsoord with its various museums.
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Art and Nature project “De Nollen”
Art and Nature project The Nollen is an initiative of artist R.W. van de Wint. In 1980 Van de Wint began with a painterly experiment in the old dunes "De Nollen". That grew into paintings, sculptures and structures. The Nollen is a project in the making. "R. W. Wint" unexpectedly died in May 2006 of a heart attack. Visitors make, accompanied by a guide, a walk along steel sculptures and monumental structures.
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AH Schooten Plaza, Kat Supermarkt B.V.
There are more than 900 Albert Heijn branches in the Netherlands. Albert Heijn Schooten Plaza is a so-called franchise location. This means that we use the Albert Heijn formula, but are otherwise independent. In 1970 we started as a small Sparwinkel and after 10 years switched to the Albert Heijn formula. You can come to us for all your daily shopping, and we are also a collection and delivery point for DHL and Bol.com. You can also pick up your prescription refills from us. For more information about this, you can go to your BENU pharmacy on Baljuwstraat.