Locations

Defensive fort from 1813 with German bunkers and guided tours

The largest fort in the Netherlands, only accessible by guided tour

Old armored coastal fort with unique cannons, now partly accessible to the public

Follow in the footsteps of Napoleon Did you know that sharks live in the North Sea? Would you dare to feed them? This is possible in the North Sea aquarium of Fort Kijkduin! A visit to the aquarium is an exciting and educational adventure where you learn everything about the underwater life in the Wadden and North Sea. Spectacular is the 15-metre-long walk-through tunnel. The historical museum of the fort is also very interesting. Walk through underground tunnels and discover 200 years of military history about Den Helder and the Napoleonic fortress itself. The new family exhibition explores the lives and work of the soldiers stationed in the fort in 1939 during the mobilization of the Dutch army.

Discover Napoleon's fort and walk among sharks in the aquarium

Former defense structure on the North Holland Canal, now home to shooting sports

Beer, burgers and karaoke in a historic location in Den Helder

Fort Westoever was built around 1825 to defend the newly constructed North Holland Canal against attacks on the harbor of...

Spend the night at Fort Kijkduin, within walking distance of the sea and beach

The "Dorus Rijkers", together with the motor lifeboats "De Zeemanspot" and "Javazee", form the Helders Historical Lifeboats Collective

Bed & Breakfast Four Seasons is located on the edge of Julianadorp. This means unobstructed views of the flower bulb fields, but also shops, the beach and events in the area. It is not only beautiful in the spring; during the summer it is also well worth visiting Julianadorp. The beautiful beaches are at bike distance from the B & B.

Rural B&B with a view of the bulb fields, beach within cycling distance