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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Koninklijk Instituut voor de Marine
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Campingsite Duinhoeve
Camping Duinhoeve is located between Julianadorp and Den Helder. The campsite is situated about 2 kilometers from beach. We specifically focus us on people who go on holiday without children. Our camping pitches are very spacious, surrounded by green hedges. With the comfort of a 6 amp electricity connection and a good Wi-Fi connection you can completely enjoy your holiday.
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Forest Hotel
The Forest Hotel is an excellent hotel opportunity in the centre of Den Helder. The city centre of Den Helder offers you, in addition to the pleasant shopping streets, the theatre and various museums, all within walking distance of the hotel. The beach, sea, dunes and the ferry to Texel are all within 2 kilometres. The Forest Hotel has 25 luxurious rooms, equipped with shower and/or bath, toilet, TV and telephone. Our atmospheric bar is the ideal place to enjoy a drink in the comfortable Chesterfield or at the cosy bar.
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Sportfishing “Mercuur”
Sport fishing on the North Sea with Sportfishing Mercury A day of sport fishing is a unique way to discover the North Sea. Fish all day on the North Sea with colleagues, friends or family and take your caught fish home. Ideal as a business trip or family day Take the caught mackerel or cod home Sport fishing with experienced crew Fish material present on the Mercury
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Camperplaats Willemsoord
Up to 2 nights is maximum stay. Reservations are not possible but there are plenty of places. The rate is € 10, - per night, this includes: tourist tax, Wi-fi. the discharge of sewage and use of showers, toilets and baby care room. To use the laundry you can purchase a sep-key at the tourist information office or the harbour master.
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Hawaiian Fantasy
Hawaiian Fantasy is a Polynesian dance group with dances from the islands of Hawaii, Tahiti, Marquises and New Sealand (Maori). You can provide stage performances, but can also be used as a 'welcoming act' where, if desired, flower wreaths are hung in the well-known Hawaiian way to welcome the guests. The Hawaiian Fantasy dance group, led by choreographer and dancer Junius Sadeleer, performs with a mini-disc or with a live band, consisting of 4 instrumentalists (percussion).
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Nieuwedieper Visserskoor
This male choir currently has around 43 members. A choir that was born from the Helderse fishery. It has now grown into a group of singing men who stand their ground well during the performance. These performances not only cross the city limits of Den Helder, but even the land borders.
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Into Dance
Dance Masters dance school Into Dance is a dance school for young and old where you can take Ballroom, Latin and Kizomba classes.
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Marine Watersport Organization
Our marina has 45 berths, all of which have electricity and water. They are mostly being used by the people who have their boats there all year round, but people passing by are ofcourse most welcome! De harbormaster has his office on the top floor of our organization's ship the ''Albatros'' (the big ark sitting sideways on the quay). Also on the top floor you find our bar, which is opened during the season in the afternoon and evening.