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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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.
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Diverzo Mode
Stylish fashion and relaxed lunch in one place in the heart of the city
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Dansschool Corma
Dance lessons, parties and hall rental under one roof in Den Helder
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Koninklijke Marine Jachtclub
Historic marina on defense grounds, accessible to passers-by and members
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Street organ the Harmonica
Our Dutch culture seems to be fading, but not in Den Helder. Since 1975, the Helderse Draaiorgelvrienden have been active to maintain a tradition. The 90-key street organ 'de Harmonica' is managed and operated by the volunteers of 'Stichting Helderse Draaiorgelvrienden'. Almost every Saturday they are with the organ in the city center of Den Helder. On an original wooden, three-wheeled push cart and always turned by hand, as happened a century ago.
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Aquacentrum Den Helder
At Aquacentrum Den Helder, you can do everything from recreational swimming to lessons, and we even have a real Aquabootcamp! Young and old are welcome. We also have the Triton 12 diving tower, where Dutch and international professionals come to train. This ultra-modern diving tower is unique in Europe.
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B&B Gebouw 39
Spend the night at a unique location amidst the maritime heritage of Den Helder.
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Bierbrouwerij – Dijk & Duin
Nano brewery by two brothers with creative beers from Den Helder
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La Mer
La Mer is a mixed choir that has film, musical and popular established music on its repertoire, this will be accompanied by a super combo. All this under the guidance of a very skilled conductor: Arjan Busscher