Den Helder

Den Helder is surrounded by water on three sides; the North Sea, the Wadden and the Marsdiep. On the one side it offers peace, space and fresh air as well as activity on and around the water. This is provided by the Royal Netherlands Navy as well as by the water-sports enthusiasts who visit one of the five harbours and, for example, the transport of a drillplatform. In the middle of the harbour area there stands the old 'Willemsoord' Government Shipyard built by Napoleon. The maritime past can be rediscovered in the Naval Museum with a real submarine and the 'Dorus Rijkers' Rescue Museum. 

Besides this Den Helder has a town centre with a variety of shops and excursion destinations, tropical plants in the Orangery and a private collection of dolls in the Käthie Kruse Museum. Besides this there are various events such as the National Naval Day with the re-enacted Battle of the Marsdiep, the Beach Spectacle and the culinary 'Tastiest Weekend'. 

                             fort Kijkduin
 

Solitair in Den Helder

Den Helder is an attractive city, not only to live in, but for a holiday as well! North Holland North, with Den Helder at the top, is the land of sun, sea, tranquillity and clean air. The city hosts tens of thousands of foreign tourists during the summer months. Some 1.5 million nights a year are spent at tourist accommodations. The city is built for this: the roads, parking facilities, retail trade, recreational and care facilities are designed to accommodate more than 80,000 people.
Den Helder is the ideal seaside resort for the entire family, with subtropical swimming pools, an expansive, clean beach and magnificent dunes. Huisduinen marks the beginning of the seven kilometre-long beach, with a pleasant beach club at each major beach access. Aside from the multitude of excellent accommodations, Den Helder also has interesting museums, delightful shopping centres and lovely hiking and cycling routes. It’s brimming with activities during the summer months!

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