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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Art and Nature project “De Nollen”
Art and Nature project The Nollen is an initiative of artist R.W. van de Wint. In 1980 Van de Wint began with a painterly experiment in the old dunes "De Nollen". That grew into paintings, sculptures and structures. The Nollen is a project in the making. "R. W. Wint" unexpectedly died in May 2006 of a heart attack. Visitors make, accompanied by a guide, a walk along steel sculptures and monumental structures.
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Café de Boell
A cozy party cafe for all ages! There are six dart courts, a large fresh smoking room and a large sunny terrace, so there is something for everyone!
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De Snackcounter
Snack bar in the centre of Den Helder.
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The Marine Company Sports and Leisure Association (MBSOV)
The Marine Company Sports and Leisure Association (MBSOV), is a staff association for all active and retired employees of CZSK. Since its foundation in 1946, the MBSOV has been active in many areas of sport, recreation, culture and relaxation.
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Into Dance
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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Toerprogramma HRTC DOK Den Helder
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HSV Den Helder
HSV Den Helder has been around since 1934 and is a fishing club for everyone. HSV often organizes fun events for young and old, which everyone can join. You want to get acquainted with sport fishing or participate in competitions? Join them!
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Library Den Helder, School 7
KopGroep Bibiotheken (Libraries) has three branches in Den Helder and Julianadorp and a service point in De Schooten. The central library can be found in the city centre of Den Helder. School 7 is the living room of the city, where people come to meet each other, are doing their work, take a course or read the newspaper.
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Stookers choir Den Helder
The Stookerskoor was founded in 1993 on the initiative of a few people from the Nautische Monumenten Foundation. They were involved in the restoration of steam tugboat Y8122. We are a group of enthusiastic men and women who sing about life aboard ships from the time of sailing and steam sailing and about homesickness and longing for home. In addition, the group is musically supported by accordions, banjo, guitar and bass.