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.

Nature information center Balgzand, ‘t Kuitje
Nearby locations
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Den Helder dunes
- Location
- Den Helder
These dunes are formed from the remains of the old Wadden island Huisduinen. South of this are the Donkere Duinen. These originated from the small Wadden island of Ooghduinen. The gap between the two islands closed in the 16th century. The Harmplas dune lake is now located here.
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Den Helder, Visitorcentre Willemsoord
- Location
- Den Helder
A day out? Visit our friendly naval town! For more information on Facebook:@InfocentrumDenHelder, mail: i@infocentrumdenhelder.nl Telephone: 0031-223-616100 Tourist can visit us for information and we sell souvenirs, postcards, cycling maps, cycling and hiking trails and fishing licenses. Ask about our magazine full of information and our tourist accommodation guide for an overview of bed and breakfast addresses, camping sites, holiday homes and hotels.
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Den Helder Experience Store
- Location
- Den Helder
Citymarketing Den Helder has opened an Experience Store in the center of Den Helder. A unique concept where you can interactively obtain information about living, working, learning and leisure within the municipality of Den Helder.
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Theatre De Kampanje
- Location
- Den Helder
De Kampanje is one of the most striking places in the top of North Holland, which you want to be a part of. The monumental, industrial environment is accessible and easily accessible. De Kampanje is a unique and excellently equipped theatre, conference and event location with its own catering & catering concept. Within walking distance of the station and with ample private parking.
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Faber optiek
- Location
- Den helder
Faber Optiek has been guaranteeing good and honest advice for 50 years, and is a leader in the field of eye measurements, contact lens fittings and eyeglass fashion. In addition to an expert eye test by qualified specialists, we offer a large collection of frames, many branded glasses and trendy frames and sunglasses that are available exclusively in Den Helder from Faber Optiek. Come and see our excellent service and the collection of glasses that we are proud of.
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Batterij Begraafplaats
- Location
- Den Helder
Batterij begraafplaats herbergt bijzondere verhalen. De bunker, door Nederlanders geplaatst, werd opgeleverd op 26 april 1940.
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The Helders museum
- Location
- Den Helder
The Helders museum is located in the old music dome of the former lyceum on Timorlaan. Today this dome is also known as the Paviljoen van Toen, which borders the Timor Park in Den Helder. In addition to changing exhibitions, the museum also has various artefacts on display, each of which tells a specific story about the rich history of the city of Den Helder. Be amazed in the city museum of Den Helder by beautiful photos and objects from the history of Den Helder!
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Verenigde Wadden Compagnie
- Location
- Den Helder
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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Fort Westoever
- Location
- Den Helder
- Today's opening hours
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Open today van
12:00 tot 22:00
Welcome to Fort West Bank In the fort you can expect: a beer brewery, a beer café with food, halls for weddings and parties, and a museum / expo of the Den Denis under construction. Fort Westoever is home to the Green Stek care nursery (Edible Landscaping and Herbs), Bright Events (corporate parties and more), Helderse Jongers City Brewery, and Beercafé Fort Westoever. In our café you can be honest for really Helders beer, with a view on the brewery. We have a large terrace and a private jetty for your boat. On Wednesday we have our Wrap-tastic Wednesday, and on Thursday the pasta eve