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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Nature information center Balgzand, ‘t Kuitje
Southeast of Den Helder lies the beautiful nature reserve World Heritage Waddenzee. The Balgzand is the the western part of the Waddenzee. This area is very important for migrating birds and for fish. To have as many people as possible know about this beautiful reserve, Nature information center Balgzand 't Kuitje hosts wad excursions organised by the Waddenvereniging.
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Heilige Petrus en Pauluskerk
Monumental water board church on the edge of the city center
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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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Bakkerij Dunselman (binnenstad Den Helder)
Tasty and Trusted That is what it is all about at Dunselman Bakery. From the founding of our family business 157 years ago, to the latest developments now: that slogan continues to fit us perfectly. Tasty products have always been the basis of our right to exist. Our delicious breads, yummy cakes and pastries and scrumptious cookies are enjoyed every day by thousands of people. This is partly thanks to our many stores in all neighbourhoods in Den Helder and Julianadorp. The accessibility for customers is therefore optimal.
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La Cubanita Den Helder
La Cubanita Den Helder is located in the heart of navy city Den Helder. Our restaurant is attractively decorated and due to the limited floor space there is an intimate and cozy ambiance. Enjoy our delicious tapas!
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Stichting Vrienden van Den Helder
Make Den Helder even more beautiful with activities, art and events
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Olympia Den Helder
Olympia Den Helder is hét selectiebureau dat staat voor persoonlijk contact, kwaliteit en resultaat. De focus ligt met name op het vervullen van vacatures bij MKB bedrijven in de regio. Naast bedrijven, is Olympia er ook voor kandidaten. Dagelijks helpen zij mensen aan betekenisvol werk, want hun werk, is werk. En daar werken ze graag samen met jou naartoe! Neem gerust een kijkje op de website voor actuele vacatures, volg de Olympia socials voor de laatste nieuwtjes of loop eens binnen op hun volledig vernieuwde vestiging in de Beatrixstraat!
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Society for the benefit of General
The department of Den Helder was founded in 1822 and is therefore the oldest existing association of the naval city. For a century and a half it had a pioneering role in education and development. The utility kindergartens, household education, the utility savings bank, these were all initiatives from this local department.
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Cinema Zevenskoop
Cinema Zevenskoop is een gezellig filmhuis met een intieme sfeer. We vertonen elke week een film die op een of meer manieren extra mooi is. Vaak zijn het prijswinnende films met prachtige beelden, geweldige acteurs en/of een belangrijk verhaal. Wij ontvangen veel Helders publiek, maar ook mensen van buiten de stad weten ons te vinden. En mensen die alleen komen, vinden gemakkelijk aanspraak, over de film of iets anders. Kom gewoon eens naar Zevenskoop voor een leuk avondje uit! De entreeprijs is € 9,00