When you look towards Den Helder, at night you can see a bright light shining from miles away (33,5 miles to be exact!). It’s ”De Lange Jaap”; the symbol of Den Helder. It is the tallest cast-iron lighthouse of Europa, and the second-highest lighthouse in the Netherlands. It towers above everything else at 63 meters tall.
Lighthouse de Lange Jaap
Nearby locations
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“Kustwachttoren”
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- Huisduinen
Nowhere can you sleep as close to the sea as when you sleep in De Kustwachttoren. This unique holiday apartment is situated in the lovely coastal town Huisduinen. This former coastguard tower has been transformed into a stunning apartment with a spectacular view across land and sea. The apartment is situated on the third, fourth and fifth floor of the former coastguard tower. De Kustwachttoren has been renovated while maintaining its original character, providing you with a special view from anywhere in the apartment.
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Restaurant C’ est la Vie – Grand Hotel Beatrix
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- Huisduinen
Would you like to have a diner at a beautiful location, with hospitable service and culinary indulgence, while you enjoy a breathtaking view of the sea? Then restaurant C'est la vie "Wine & Dine" is great for you! Our restaurant is known for its atmosphere and comfort. Fresh, regional and seasonal products characterize the menu of our chef Raymond van Veen.
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Bed & Breakfast Uit ‘t Zicht
- Location
- Huisduinen
Next to the sea, beach and dunes is the beautiful B&B 'Uit 't Zicht' at Huisduinen. Here you can enjoy beautiful rooms, an excellent well-kept breakfast and of course a lot of cosiness.
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Extras group (OuderwetZ)
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- Huisduinen
A group of players who can transfer themself in diffrent periods of times. They take the public with them to the time of Napoleon around 1800. Also the period of Charles Dickens, gipsies and fairytales are part of the options. The public will come in one big theatre play and will be in all diffrent periods of time!
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Nogal Wiedus aan Zee
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- Huisduinen
A breathtaking location on the seadike of Den Helder. You can enjoy the great dishes and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. On the amazing terrace near the Northsea you might spot a seal of close your eyes and enjoy the sun. Do I need to say more? If it is colder, you have the most beautiful seascapes from the conservatory.
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Restaurant “Storm aan Zee”
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- Huisduinen
Storm aan Zee has a special location on the seadike of Den Helder, at the beginning of the Dutch coast. At our restaurant you can enjoy a magnificent seaview, De Razende Bol, Texel and the dunes of Den Helder.
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Kitesurfspot Den Helder
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- Huisduinen
Kitesurfing spot Den Helder. Badhuisstraat 2, Huisduinen.
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Huisduinerpolder
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- Huisduinen
The nature that surrounds Den Helder is fairly unknown, but certainly worth the effort. For example the "Huisduinerpolder". Located behind the hospital of Den Helder starts a path to the marshy polder, next to Fort Erfprins. The brackish influence of the North Sea water is noticeable in the vegetation due to the presence of salt-loving plants. In spring and autumn there are large numbers of curlews, sandpipers and oystercatchers at high tide. Brent geese, snow buntings and moorhens look for food in the winter. The polder is a breeding ground for reed singers and redshanks.
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“Kroontjesbunker” (FL250)
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- Huisduinen
The FL250 was nicknamed 'Kroontjesbunker' because of the shape of the tower. In the bunker the flight movements of aircraft were coordinated. This bunker is located in a nature reserve.