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.
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Nearby locations
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MEE & de Wering
We are a professional organization in the field of social services and client support. Are there any questions or problems regarding upbringing, debts, getting stuck in healthcare or unable to connect with education? Or are there relationship problems, informal care or problems with labor participation? We can help you with these and many more questions. Mission: Making participation possible
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De Boerenlandroute
The Helderse Vallei is the starting point of the 4 well-marked canoe routes that Den Helder has, with various jetties along the way. In addition, Den Helder has various waterways that are easily accessible for canoes. The farmland route (orange route, 12 km) goes right through the bulb fields.
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Fantasy Bloemen
Looking for a bouquet or a plant? We have a large assortment of flowers. Fantasy bloemen has been a household name in Den Helder and Julianadorp for more than 40 years.
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Het Torentje
Sleep in a coast guard tower, with a view of the sea and history under your feet
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Verenigde Wadden Compagnie
The Verenigde Wadden Compagnie is a initiative from Stichting Museumhaven Willemsoord in Den Helder. Experience the Wad the best way possible. There are a lot of options to experience this World Herritage.
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Sportfishing “Mercuur”
Sport fishing on the North Sea with Sportfishing Mercury A day of sport fishing is a unique way to discover the North Sea. Fish all day on the North Sea with colleagues, friends or family and take your caught fish home. Ideal as a business trip or family day Take the caught mackerel or cod home Sport fishing with experienced crew Fish material present on the Mercury
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Diverzo Mode
Stylish fashion and relaxed lunch in one place in the heart of the city
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Billiard- and snookercenter Den Helder
A night out with friends, a game of pool, billiard or snooker, all whilst enjoying a craft beer from the tap? Or would you rather go to battle in our 400 square meter lasertag arena? Everything is possible at the Billiard- and snookercenter!
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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.