At the end of 2005, the nature in Den Helder was expanded with more than 50 hectares of natural bush land. Flower bulb fields were converted into low dunes, dune grasslands and water features. Come and visit and be amazed by the wealth of flowers, butterflies and birds. Don’t forget your boots! The haye is a striking part of the wet area. It is a ditch from which sand was formerly used for erecting the sand dike. A dune stream is also special. If it is not too dry, seepage water flows from the higher dunes here. The terrain is very wet during the winter due to rainfall and seepage from the adjacent dunes. The water level drops during the summer. Noticeable right away are the first animals that immediately began exploring the terrain and whose traces can be found in the terrain. Foxes, rabbits and hares can be found here. Mariëndal attracts birds like a magnet. Greylag geese, snipe and oystercatchers are seen daily and of course gulls also find peace here. The flowers are impressive, especially in spring and summer. Species such as marsh orchid, red rattles, rattles and ragged robin colour the area.
Mariëndal
Nearby locations
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Hotel Lands End
Three-star hotel with sea view at the very tip of Den Helder
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HDK Vocaal
HDK Vocaal is a choir that was founded in 1949 by women who wanted to sing differently than classical or church music. We sing in various languages ??including English, French and Dutch and go in style from a Bergerette from the 18th century to this century.!
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Bakkerij Dunya
Warm bakery with fresh bread, Turkish pizzas, Italian pizzas, dishes, shawarma and more! For companies and/or catering is also possible. Please report large orders of bread 1 day in advance.
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Helders Chamber orchestra
The Helders Chamber Orchestra consists of members from Noord-Holland, but we have also had members from Friesland, who make music together in a serious but relaxed way. The orchestra not only focuses on the classical genre, it does not shy away from modern works either.
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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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CAN Vakantiehuizen
Holiday homes and bungalows on parks in Julianadorp, Den Helder and Breezand
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Mindsz gallery & upcycle werkplaats
Unique furniture and gifts with a story, right in the heart of Willemsoord
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Hiking Network Noord-Holland
The Hiking network in Noord-Holland offers hikers opportunities for a healthy, sporty, and interesting hike in the beautiful Noord-Holland. The different hikes take you across beautiful landscapes, linear villages and nature areas, across dirtroads, centuries-old dikes and along historical locations. You can hike directly from one of the starting points, where you can choose from several marked routes. You can pick the length and environment of your hike. This way, the hiking network offers you plenty of ease, and loads of hiking pleasure!
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Verdeli
Lekker, toegankelijk en divers, dat is Verdeli! Deze vegetarische traiteurszaak aan het Breewaterplein biedt heerlijke huisgemaakte maaltijden en snacks voor thuis, duurzame culinaire cadeautjes, een selectie bijzondere biologische wijnen, speciaalbiertjes, en meer.