Discover a beautiful nature reserve on the edge of Kleine Sluis. The park is full of exotic and traditional Dutch Animals.In the tropical greenhouse, it's like in the heart of the jungle where you can hear the trumpet birds and scarlet ibis. At the children's farm you can see rabbits, chickens, and goats .On the property you can also find Emoes, bennetkanagaroes and zebra's. in the middle of the property you'll find the lions !

This zoo has about 24 different kind off animals from all over the world. This species include birds and mammals such as storks from Europe and Africa, Chilean flamingos, macaws, penguins, alpacas, wallaby and more.

A sustainability centre with lots of inspiration and opportunities to experience nature. Meet the animals on the city farm and explore the unique landscapes by the coast. Visit the website www.denhelder.nl and check the activities that will be organized.

In the middle of the wooded recreation area Mariëndal lies De KlimVallei! In our Eco-Climbing Park you climb between the tops of the trees, with challenging obstacles at a height of 4 to 8 meters. These attractions ensure that De KlimVallei offers everyone from young to old a fun challenge. Because you are always between the trees, you feel like a real Tarzan, swinging from tree to tree. The course consists of four rounds with different difficulty categories that guarantee 2 hours of climbing fun. Do you dare!?

Come enjoy the exotic butterflies and birds in the largest butterfly farm in Europe and be surprised by the special colors in our tropical paradise. This attraction is suitable for all ages.

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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.

The Dutch lifeboat service through the ages and the safety aspects at sea are at the centre of attention in this museum. Original lifeboats, ship models, scale models, paintings, pictures, distinctions, life-saving equipment and movies are being displayed. All texts and computersimulations are in the English language and most movies as well. Daily, between 13.00 and 16.00 hrs, a 15 minute tour through the inner harbour can be made on board a historic lifeboat. Reservations for the boattrip not required.

Come see seals, seabirds and other marine animals at the Ecomare seal sanctuary. Learn all about life in the Wadden and North Sea and nature on Texel.

Climb the 118 steps of the lighthouse and be rewarded with the most beautiful view of the island.

When you look towards Den Helder, at night you can see a bright light shining from miles away (33,5 miles to be exact!). It's ''De Lange Jaap''; the symbol of Den Helder. It is the tallest cast-iron lighthouse of Europa, and the second-highest lighthouse in the Netherlands. It towers above everything else at 63 meters tall.

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.

Museum Kaap Skil is full of stories and adventures about the illustrious maritime history of the island of Texel. The collection contains top finds from ancient shipwrecks found off the Texel coast. In the Golden Age, trading and war ships gathered here upon arrival and departure. That time is revived in the world's largest maritime model, which is located in the award-winning entrance building. Outside, in the open-air museum, you can see what life on Texel was like in the past. During the holidays it is buzzing with activities. Museum Kaap Skil is a fun and educational day out!

Museum Vreeburg is a restored farm dated from the 17th century. It serves as a regional museum. On the ground floor you will find completely furnished rooms and in the cowhouses antiques tools. The carriage museum, connected with the farmhouse was completed in 2008. Here you can see authentic cariages in the original state.

Enormous playground with pedal boats, pedal go-karts, toddler playground, trampolines and more. Toiletbuilding and picnicspaces available. New three large indoorplaygrounds (2000 m²) with ballpools, monorail with helicopters etc.

Skagaventure Schagen, the newest, most beautiful and most modern Family Entertainment Center in the Netherlands is located in cozy Schagen.

The Holle Bolle Boom in Tuitjenhorn offers plenty of fun in the water, playing and eating for children from 0 to 11 years old and their (grand)parents.

Minigolf Park Plaza is situated in Julianadorp aan Zee at bungalowpark Strandslag Julianadorp. The most modern minigolf course in the area! Our course is well-equipped, with course lighting, writing tables, seats, a kids' playground and a restaurant. Next to the minigolf course there are tennis courts, jeu de boules courses and trampolines.

Welcome to Monkey Town Schagen, the nicest and most exciting indoor play paradise in the Netherlands for children from 1 to 12 years old. At Monkey Town you will find everything you need for a day full of excitement and experience under one roof: children can play the beast with us and play carefree in our challenging and safe indoor playground.

In the middle of the wooded recreation area Mariëndal lies De KlimVallei! In our Eco-Climbing Park you climb between the tops of the trees, with challenging obstacles at a height of 4 to 8 meters. These attractions ensure that De KlimVallei offers everyone from young to old a fun challenge. Because you are always between the trees, you feel like a real Tarzan, swinging from tree to tree. The course consists of four rounds with different difficulty categories that guarantee 2 hours of climbing fun. Do you dare!?

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.