Hortus Overzee is located in the center of Den Helder, hidden in a residential area. Here you will not only find a beautiful collection of colorful tropical plants, but also the largest relaxing Japanese garden in the Netherlands, with running water, natural stone bridges, koi carp, turtles and of course many beautiful plants. Designed and constructed by professors from the Japanese garden city of Kyoto. The collection of tropical plants and trees from all over the world has been built up over many years and allows visitors to take a botanical journey around the world. You will find orange trees, banana plants, orchids, palms, agaves. Too many to mention! In the tropical greenhouse you will feel like you are in the tropics. Be surprised, amazed and inspired in our attractive greenhouses and secret gardens. In addition to mature tropical plants, birds also live in this tropical garden. In the butterfly house you can admire the life cycle of the butterfly (egg – caterpillar – pupa – butterfly). The cactus collection of Hortus Overzee is special of its kind. The beautiful collection of container plants is also worth admiring! It will therefore not surprise you that the Hortus is also a beautiful location for weddings, photo reports, lunches, High Teas and other festive gatherings. Located in the center of Den Helder, you will not only find a beautiful collection of colorful tropical plants, but also the largest Japanese garden in the Netherlands with running water.
“Hortus Overzee”
Nearby locations
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Marina M.B.S.O.V. Breewijd
WSC Breewijd is the first marina on your right when you enter Den Helder. We are a small and easygoing harbor that breathes relaxation and quiet. Because of this, we actually get a lot of visitors! For a small fee you can enter our harbor, where you can pretty much do what you want (within reason ofcourse). Your safety has also been thought of, the harbor comes equipped with a lockable fence where you get a key for. The entire harbor is 2,50 meter deep, and therefore accessible by many. The peirs come equipped with a 16 ampère 220 volt connection.
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Zee en Welness
Massage salon Zee en Wellness is located in the center of Den Helder. A place where you can completely relax and enjoy a moment of relaxation.
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B&B De RijksWerf
B&B De RijksWerf is located at an unique location at the "Oude Rijkswerf Willemsoord". Museums, restaurants and the city centre are nearby.
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H.W.N. Helder Willemsoord Nieuwediep
H.W.N. is an watersport organization, with 120 berths in the nautical heart of Den Helder. Situated next to a big shipyard, right next to the harbor for offshore, fishing and navy, there is always something to see or do around here. We have a nice wooden building with a cantina and sanitation. During the summer, the harbormaster will be there to welcome you and be at your service.
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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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KINDERFEESTJES BIJ HET REDDINGMUSEUM
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National Lifeboat Museum Dorus Rijkers
The Dutch lifeboat service through the ages and the safety aspects at sea are at the centre of attention in this museum. Original lifeboats, ship models, scale models, paintings, pictures, distinctions, life-saving equipment and movies are being displayed. All texts and computersimulations are in the English language and most movies as well. Daily, between 13.00 and 16.00 hrs, a 15 minute tour through the inner harbour can be made on board a historic lifeboat. Reservations for the boattrip not required.
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House of Dance
Whitney Valk, all-round teacher and founder of House of Dance. Teaching is the best thing there is for her! She enjoys sharing your passion with others with pleasure and love.
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Jan en Catharina
Jan and Catharina, both Jutters, have been playing music from the Netherlands, Flanders, France, Denmark and Sweden on traditional harmonica for more than 25 years. They can be booked at openings, book presentations or festivities and then walk around in beautiful clothing such as medieval clothing, fisherman clothing, pirate clothing, Dickens etc.