Locations

Old defense line with forts, bunkers and routes through the city and dunes

There are two lock complexes in the Afsluitdijk: the Lorentz locks on the Frisian side at Kornwerderzand and the Stevinsluizen at Den Oever. The complexes consist of locks, which allow ships to navigate back and forth between the IJsselmeer and Waddenzee, and discharge locks, which discharge excess IJsselmeer water into the Waddenzee at low tide.

Experience the history of Den Helder through exhibitions, tours and lectures

Discover the 130-year-old naval ship Zr. Ms. Bonaire in Willemsoord

De Stichting Helderse Botters bestaat geheel uit vrijwilligers en probeert de HD2 en RD28, twee unieke botters als cultureel erfgoed, d.m.v. charter en sponsoring door particulieren en bedrijven, voor het nageslacht in de vaart te houden.

Experience maritime history aboard a 1923 lifeboat.

Caretaker for sailing heritage in the museum harbor of Willemsoord

The Defense Line Den Helder is one of the oldest military defense lines still in the Netherlands. The Defense Line...

Make Den Helder even more beautiful with activities, art and events

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.

Sail on a historic tugboat to Texel, the Wadden Sea or the North Sea

Deze fraaie stolphoeve aan de Noord Zijperweg in Wieringerwaard is een Rijksmonument. Het wooneind is dwars uitgebouwd, eindigend tegen gevel met houten top.