The Dutch lifeboat service through the ages and the safety aspects at sea are at the centre of attention in this museum. Original lifeboats, ship models, scale models, paintings, pictures, distinctions, life-saving equipment and movies are being displayed. All texts and computersimulations are in the English language and most movies as well. Daily, between 13.00 and 16.00 hrs, a 15 minute tour through the inner harbour can be made on board a historic lifeboat. Reservations for the boattrip not required.

Nearby locations
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Into Dance
- Location
- Den Helder
Dance Masters dance school Into Dance is a dance school for young and old where you can take Ballroom, Latin and Kizomba classes.
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De Pimp
- Location
- Den Helder
Welkom bij café de pimp, een plek waar iedereen welkom is! In de vooravond een kaartje leggen, dobbelen, een portje biljarten, darten of live sport (o.a. voetbal, formule 1) kijken via een van onze grote schermen, tot een avond volledig los met 1 van onze resident DJ's tijdens de vrijdag- en zaterdagavond!
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Hotel Studio “Bosch Duin Strand”
- Location
- Den helder
Bosch Duin Strand offers eight luxurious studios (one room apartments) with modern bathrooms with toilet, double sinks, double rain shower or steam / shower cabin. All rooms are next spring beds with a fully equipped kitchen and comfortable Chesterfield chairs with table. The apartments on the ground floor have a private terrace where you can relax.
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Blauwe Zeeridder
- Location
- Den Helder
Come sail in our comfortable sloop the blue Zeeridder and experience the unique wadden area in comfort and tranquility from the water. Along the way we will encounter seals with great certainty and we may drop anchor at sandbar de raging bol to paddle surf, swim, walk or enjoy a snack and a drink. Our tours are suitable for all ages!
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Chinese Restaurant Golden Bridge
- Location
- Den Helder
For many years we have been running our restaurant Golden Bridge with great pleasure. Quality, good food and good service are important to us. The menu consists more than 50 different small dishes. Delicious snacks from Chinese-Cantonese and Japanese cuisine, prepared from poultry, meat, fish and various vegetables. Steamed, grilled or fried.
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Stichting Y8122
- Location
- Den Helder
Steamboat Y8211 and tugboat Dombo Y8017 are historical. The volunteers are working with a lot of passion to keep the boats in the water. It is possible to take a ride with the Dombo. The boat trips are organized alongside the Tourist Information Point.
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“Duinoord’s steakhouse & barbecue”
- Location
- Den Helder
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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Powngtong Thai restaurant
- Location
- Den Helder
Our restaurant is located in the city centre of Den Helder. At Powngtong you can enjoy delicious Thai food. We also offer vegetarian dishes.
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Verse vismarkt in Den Helder
- Location
- Den Helder
Fresh fish market every Friday afternoon in the harbor of Den Helder. You can find all fish species caught in the North Sea here from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.