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Fancy a few hours of adventure? Here are the must-dos in Den Helder.

Top 10 activities in Den Helder

Fancy a day of Den Helder? Or looking for activities to do during your holidays?

Be amazed by maritime stories, rugged nature, and creative spaces. Board historic ships at the Maritime Museum, or wander through De Nollen – a colorful art landscape full of installations.

Check out 10 top activities below.

Submarine the Tuna at the Navy Museum with the main building in the background

Navy Museum

Discover the naval world with the submarine "De Tonijn," history, simulations, and interactive exhibitions.

Cultural heritage Den Helder Huisduinen

Fort Kijkduin

From English invasions to starfish: Fort Kijkduin surprises young and old with unique stories.

city walk historic port city

Hortus Overseas

Experience a tropical world journey and enjoy koi carp, butterflies and tranquility in the Japanese garden.

The Nollen NS walking route Helderse dunes Maritime

The Nollen

Be amazed by this art and nature project full of steel sculptures, colorful bunkers and tranquil dune landscapes.

boat trip Den Helder Willemsoord Wadden Sea

National Rescue Museum

Experience force 10 winds, Morse code, and sailing simulators in this heroic museum full of exciting stories.

Fort Westoever from the air

Fort Westoever

From fort to party venue: experience karaoke, craft beer, and history all in one unique location at Den Helder.

Aerial photo of Willemsoord with restaurant Stoom in the foreground

Willemsoord

Willemsoord surprises with its maritime heritage, cozy restaurants and inspiring museums – ideal for a day out.

Aerial photo Den Helder from Cape Head

Theorem of Den Helder

Cycle or walk past forts, bunkers and dikes: discover Napoleon's legacy in Stelling Den Helder.

Discover the history of Den Helder at the Helders Museum

Helders Museum

Helders heritage in a unique bandstand: listen to city stories and relax in the teahouse.

Discover Den Helder on the water

Canoeing

Canoeing in Den Helder: peace, space and routes along bunkers, flowers and farmland.

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