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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Ice-cream parlour Kaap Hoorn
When the spring sun shows itself, the ice fun starts. People of all ages eagerly gather round the display of ice-cream parlour Kaap Hoorn at Willemsoord. It is often a difficult choice between all the wonderful, artisan ice-cream flavours. But it is not just the ice-cream, also our special, rich-flavoured coffees are made with love and passion. Why not have some ice-cream to go with your coffee, instead of a cookie?
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Zeepromenade Den Helder
De Zeepromenade is een ruim 5 km lang fiets- en wandelpad langs de kust van Den Helder.
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Helderse Molen – De Goede Verwachting
Rebuilt sawmill on the Vinkenterrein: icon of the past and the future
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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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Water tower
In 1856 Den Helder got as one of the first cities in the Netherlands their own Water Tower, located in Huisduinen. After 50 years the tower was relocated to the center of Den Helder. In 2005 the tower was renovated to show how it was at first
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Kanoroutes Den Helder
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“Duinoord’s steakhouse & barbecue”
Duinoord is a unique and very pleasant restaurant in country and western style. Partly due to the homey atmosphere, but also by the brown atmosphere every guest feels right at home. The company has a Steakhouse, a terrace, a banquet hall and a barbecue restaurant on the 1st floor.
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Koninklijk Instituut voor de Marine
Book a tour of the Navy's training institute in Den Helder
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Accordeonola
At Accordeonola, accordion players are given the opportunity to make music together in an accordion orchestra. Under the guidance of a skilled conductor we try to set the bar high! We are always on the lookout for new and appealing music whereby we challenge our members to get the best out of themselves.