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For years, the Administration Building or 'Old Casino' in Huisduinen was a controversial reminder of the war history of the city of Den Helder. But now that this period is further behind us, new impulses are coming to keep the memory of this meaningful period in our history alive. In the elongated exhibition space the visitor can get acquainted with the chronological course of the Second World War, the geography and form of the Atlantic Wall and stories and events from the war history.

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.

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

The 'Stelling of Den Helder' is one of the oldest stll presence military defensive lines in the Netherlands. The 'stelling' is build in commisioned by Napoleon as a protection of navy base Willemsoord. The city of Den Helder got his shape because of the 'Stelling' which is still seeable in the landscape. The 'Stelling of Den Helder' is very important for the authenticity and identity of Den Helder.

In the farm is a lot of attention is dedicated to: What a beachcomber finds; breakwaters; lifeboat station Callantsoog; beautiful places in Callantsoog on slides; scale models from dunes and village; tools; old postcards and pictures; and carts on the history of Callantsoog; archeological findings from the surroundings.

Within the Stelling Den Helder, it was decided that an armored coastal fort had to be built on the sandbank Harssens. It wouldn't be the only armored coastal fort, but it would be a unique one in shape and execution. To man the fort, a new regiment was established. Fort Harssens is unique because of the biggest canons that have ever been put on top of a fort. In two domes, there were two canons each with a diameter of 30,5 cm (12'', 1'). Directed at navigation channel Molengat, they could propel objects up to 7 kilometers away. De domes were moved by hydraulics en could turn 360 degrees.

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.

At the end of 2005, the nature in Den Helder was expanded with more than 50 hectares of natural bush land. Flower bulb fields were converted into low dunes, dune grasslands and water features. Come and visit and be amazed by the wealth of flowers, butterflies and birds. Don’t forget your boots!

The unique Willemsoord complex, formerly the shipyard and maintenance site for the Royal Navy, is now a beautiful monumental part of Den Helder, which gradually evolves into an open city. The restoration of Willemsoord has seized a large number of years with the result of a wonderful cultural heritage. Willemsoord houses a variety of entrepreneurs and nautical and cultural institutions. A visit to Willemsoord guarantees a nice day out!

The Navy Museum is located on the Oude Rijkswerf, where naval ships used to be built and maintained. Unique is the submarine Tonijn, this submarine can be viewed from the inside.

Experience the tulip splendor at Land van Fluwel. The tulip splendor at Land van Fluwel is at its best in the spring! From the 11-meter-high lookout tower you have a beautiful view of the flower bulb fields in the area.