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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Indoor and outdoor swimming pool “Aquacentrum Den Helder”
Aquacentrum Den Helder operates the “Het Heersdiep” swimming pool, which is owned by the municipality of Den Helder. The swimming pool offers various indoor pools, a swimming pool, an outdoor pool, a diving tower and an extensive program with various activities. The Heersdiep is a swimming pool for young and old, recreational and sporty, individually and in a club.
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The Marine Company Sports and Leisure Association (MBSOV)
The Marine Company Sports and Leisure Association (MBSOV), is a staff association for all active and retired employees of CZSK. Since its foundation in 1946, the MBSOV has been active in many areas of sport, recreation, culture and relaxation.
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Shoppingboulevard Ravelijncenter
The Ravelijncenter offers a varied selection of 35 stores, including living & sleeping, kitchens, electronics, a petstore , DIY stores, advertising and even sports! The Ravelijncenter offer free WiFi.
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De Helderse Vallei
A sustainability centre with lots of inspiration and opportunities to experience nature. Meet the animals on the city farm and explore the unique landscapes by the coast. Visit the website www.denhelder.nl and check the activities that will be organized.
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De Stad- en Stellingroute
The Helderse Vallei is the starting point of the 4 well-marked canoe routes from Den Helder with various footbridges along the way. In addition, Den Helder has various waterways that are easily accessible for canoes. The city and defense route (red route, 6 km there and 6 km back) passes Fort Dirks Admiraal, Fort Erfprins, Fort Westoever, the line and Willemsoord.
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Fort Oostoever
The title, Fort Oostoever, a half fort' is for the second time validity. Seperated by the Noordhollands canel alongside Fort Westoever the fortress on the Noordhollands canel. After the urge to expand of the council of Den Helder to get more space the fort was halved again. Fortress Oostoever is rarely visitable.
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Beach entrance Donkere Duinen (“Hengstepad”)
Behind the beautiful nature area and recreational forest de Donkere Duinen, you find beach Donkere Duinen, also known by the people as entrance ''Hengstepad''. The beach Donkere Duinen is only accessible on foot or on bike. The advantage you have is that you can enjoy a beautiful and mostly quiet family beach. And ofcourse when you go to this beach, you have a great walk or bicycle tour ahead of you.
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B&B Onder Dak
The space of our apartment used to be part of a butcher shop. The former shop has been transformed into...
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Choir Eigenwijz
The idea for a small choir came up in 2011 years ago in the brains of two somewhat older young girls during a pleasant drink / nut moment. People gather together with the same hobby; singing was no problem at all, and the conductor also quickly presented himself