Fort Erfprins is a nineteenth-century fortress in the city of Den Helder. With an area of ??49 ha. Erfprins is the largest fortress in the Netherlands. The fort was designated as a national monument in June 1973 and the fort is part of the Den Helder Defense Line which was constructed from 1807 onwards. At this moment it is still in use as a naval barracks. Every now and then, historical tours are given.

Fort Erfprins
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Bakkerij Dunya
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- Den helder
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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Bos De Donkere Duinen
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- Den Helder
De Donkere Duinen is een aangeplant dennenbos. Landschap Noord-Holland zorgt door middel van beheers-ingrepen dat het wordt omgevormd naar een afwisselend, natuurlijker bos.
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Shopping center Schooten Plaza
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- Den Helder
Shopping center Schooten Plaza can be found in discrict " De Schooten ". The shopping center, built in 1969, was completely renovated in 2010, giving it a unique character and unique appearance. The shopping center has more than 200 free parking spacesand free WiFi.
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Fantasy Bloemen
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- Den helder
Looking for a bouquet or a plant? We have a large assortment of flowers. Fantasy bloemen has been a household name in Den Helder and Julianadorp for more than 40 years.
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Marina W.S.V. Onrust
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- Den Helder
The marina of our organization is situated around the ''Onrust'' area. On the one side the basin and the Spoorharbor, and at the other side the Canal of Den Helder. In total we have around 100 berths. The births vary in size from 6 meters to around 17 meters.
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Nieuwedieper Visshop
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- Den Helder
The Nieuwedieper fishmonger sells fish from raw to fully prepared. Thus, you can come to us for seafood that you prepare at home, but you can also have a delicious meal or just a traditional fish snack at our place.
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Scheepsfolk
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- Den Helder
Scheepsfolk is a Dutch maritime folk band with its own unique sound. The band regularly performs in many countries during festivals and nautical events and in folk clubs. The enthusiastic crew accompanies themselves with accordion, guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, draw bag, washboard, candrum, kazoo, cajon and double bass. The musical influences come from all over Europe, so Scheepsfolk has developed its own unique style.
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Oude Rijkswerf Willemsoord
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- Den Helder
The unique Willemsoord complex, formerly the shipyard and maintenance site for the Royal Navy, is now a beautiful monumental part of Den Helder, which gradually evolves into an open city. The restoration of Willemsoord has seized a large number of years with the result of a wonderful cultural heritage. Willemsoord houses a variety of entrepreneurs and nautical and cultural institutions. A visit to Willemsoord guarantees a nice day out!
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Iceparadise
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- Den Helder
We bring the summer itch, and give the ultimate holiday feeling. We have 36 different ice-cream flavours, including Smurf, Cookies, Stroopwafel, Bubblegum, Kinder Bueno and even Liquorice! All our flavours are fit for people with lactose or gluten allergies. We also offer an assortment of fresh pie to go along with a delicious cup of coffee.