H.W.N. Helder Willemsoord Nieuwediep

Dance, fitness and relaxation under one roof in a warm and homely atmosphere

Two comfortable apartments near the forest, dunes and beach

The largest fort in the Netherlands, only accessible by guided tour

Books, magazines and more in the center of Den Helder

Dance Masters dance school Into Dance is a dance school for young and old where you can take Ballroom, Latin and Kizomba classes.

Discover art and culture in a creative and inspiring home

Welcome to our comfortable B&B, located in a beautiful nature reserve, within walking distance of the beach, sea and dunes. Get a breath of fresh air or sunbathe on the beach, walk or cycle through the dunes, photograph the colorful bulb fields in the spring, or spend a day on Texel? Or visit the Navy Museum, the Atlantikwall center or Fort Kijkduin. Within walking distance you will also find De Helderse Vallei, a canoe rental and "De Donkere Duinen". The B&B is located in a quiet neighborhood. You will stay in a spacious room with your own compact bathroom (shower, sink and toilet).

The Medemblikkerloods on Willemsoord is a place where history comes to life. Here, wood is still worked, just as it was in the past. The name refers to the carpenters from Medemblik who practiced their craft here in the 19th century. In their original shed, dating from 1833, wood was dried after years of soaking in the Binnenhaven to soften it enough for working. After serving as a copper warehouse, metalworking shop, and storage for dockworkers, the old shed was demolished in the 1980s. But in 2003, it was rebuilt with the same design and renewed energy. It is now a well-equipped woodworking shop where restoration and maintenance of classic ships—from botters to sloops—are carried out. Thanks to support from the Wadden Fund and the efforts of dozens of volunteers, this shed has become a vibrant place. You'll also find an instruction room and storage facilities, all dedicated to preserving the Museum Harbor. Everything here exudes craftsmanship, a love of maritime heritage, and a focus on sustainability. The warehouse is managed by the Willemsoord Shipyard Foundation. A visit is more than just seeing – it's experiencing how past and future merge in wood, hands, and stories.

Sleep in a coast guard tower, with a view of the sea and history under your feet