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.
Nearby locations
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“Diverzo Café”
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- Den Helder
A beautiful industrial wall, including bronze accents. A bar with beautiful curves and lounge sofas where you can relax. Anyone who takes a step inside our café immediately feels the warm atmosphere.
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De Admiraal
- Location
- Den Helder
Group accommodation De Admiraal De Admiraal is located in the heart of Den Helder in an oasis of greenery. The...
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Beach entrance Donkere Duinen (“Hengstepad”)
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- Den Helder
Behind the beautiful nature area and recreational forest de Donkere Duinen, you find beach Donkere Duinen, also known by the people as entrance ''Hengstepad''. The beach Donkere Duinen is only accessible on foot or on bike. The advantage you have is that you can enjoy a beautiful and mostly quiet family beach. And ofcourse when you go to this beach, you have a great walk or bicycle tour ahead of you.
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B&B Kroontjesduin
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- Den Helder
Welkom bij B&B Kroontjesduin! Laat je verrassen door de unieke mix die Den Helder en het nabijgelegen Texel te bieden hebben; ruig en maritiem in combinatie met natuur en rust.
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Indoor and outdoor swimming pool “Aquacentrum Den Helder”
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- Den Helder
Aquacentrum Den Helder operates the “Het Heersdiep” swimming pool, which is owned by the municipality of Den Helder. The swimming pool offers various indoor pools, a swimming pool, an outdoor pool, a diving tower and an extensive program with various activities. The Heersdiep is a swimming pool for young and old, recreational and sporty, individually and in a club.
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Scheepstuigerij de Schieman
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- Den Helder
At Scheepstuigerij De Schieman we process rope and steel wire into a traditional product and we do a lot of sail makers work. We work for both companies and individuals. We are regularly asked by private individuals to make a cable ring with iguana or widened fenders as a beautiful decorative edge and / or to protect their boat. But we also supply stays, shots and falls, jib nets, play nets, climbing nets or a net like protection at a fishing pond. As a sailmaker, customers regularly hand in tents for repair.
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Sail on board of the Tres Hombres
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- Den Helder
When you sail with the Tres Hombres, you will not count as a passenger, no, you're really a part of the crew! You come on board "with the safe holes" or you start at the lower rungs of the ladder. You learn the necessary safety knowledge for ordinary seaman, ship maintenance, steering, pay attention to changes, set sail and more. Then you proceed to sailor: Ropework, basic navigation and maneuvering under sail. Eventually after the necessary sailing time you have the experience to become a boatswain: leadership, harnesses, sail sewing, carpentry and ship seamanship in the widest.
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Hotel Café Woud
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- Den Helder
In our cafe (often called a living room) you can still taste the ambiance of days long gone. An old, brown cafe, with two billiards, and old seats and tables where you can play some cards. As a guest, you get swept up in the stories of old. In our family hotel you can unwind, whilst enjoying our comfortable beds, using the Wi-Fi. Or you could get out there and explore the city of Den Helder. The city center is only 500 meters away, and the Old Royal Navy shipyard Willemsoord is even closer by!
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Escaperooms Den Helder – Danger no Voltage!
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- Den Helder
The time is ticking away, only 60 minutes. Are you able to prevent a new cyber war? Danger No Voltage in Den Helder has two escape rooms in Fortress Westoever.