Food and Drink

Terrace at Willemsoord on the quay.

Follow us on social media: Enjoy a delicious meal at Den Helder. Fancy something delicious? Den Helder offers a taste of the city. From fresh fish with a sea view to creative coffee bars in historic buildings. Lunch on a sunny terrace, dinner in an industrial restaurant, or a drink at sunset – the choice is yours.

You can do this

Terrace at Willemsoord on the quay.

Volg ons op social:         Dit wil je doen in Den Helder Den Helder is meer dan een maritieme stad aan het einde van het spoor. Het is een plek die je blijft verrassen. Waar geschiedenis en creativiteit samenkomen. Waar je kunt verdwalen in historische straatjes, op ontdekkingstocht gaat met een gids […]

Museums and Sights

Museums in Den Helder with Fort Kijkduin, the Nollen and the Navy Museum

Follow us on social media: Discover culture and nature at Den Helder. Den Helder surprises you. Not just with sea, beach, and nature, but especially with stories. Stories you'll find in museums, churches, theaters, and centuries-old heritage. In places where naval history was once written, you can now experience art, culture, and connection. […]

Cultural heritage

Aerial photo of the crown bunker

Traces of a Hidden Past Heritage in Den Helder Den Helder isn't a city you can immediately see from the outside. It begs to be discovered. Those who take the time to look will hear stories hidden in the brick, concrete, dunes, and dikes. From Napoleon to World War II, from old shipyards to bunkers along the […]

Bulb fields

Julianadorp bulb fields from the air

A sea of color between the dunes and the polder. Bulb fields in Julianadorp. In April and May, Julianadorp transforms into one of the most colorful places in the Netherlands. The village marks the beginning of the largest contiguous flower bulb growing area in the world. As soon as the fields are in bloom, a spectacular palette of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths unfolds. From […]

Four neighborhoods in Den Helder that you must see

Neighborhood demonstration De Schooten is alive

Follow us on social media: Four neighborhoods in Den Helder you simply must see. Follow us on social media: Industrial heritage with creative flair. Willemsoord. In Willemsoord, you can feel the vibrant maritime past come to life. This former naval shipyard is now a vibrant hotspot where history and culture […]

Den Helder with children

Den Helder Children

Den Helder with kids Follow us on social media: Playful, cool, and surprising Discover Den Helder with Kids Den Helder is the perfect place to completely unwind with the family. Here, you'll be standing with your feet in the sand in no time, surrounded by dunes, sea, and beautiful views. But there's more. Much more. […]

Going out in Den Helder

Julianapop Festival

Follow us on social media: Going out in Den Helder. Dive into the nightlife of Den Helder. Fancy an evening full of atmosphere, music, and surprising encounters? In Den Helder, Julianadorp, and Huisduinen, you'll find a colorful mix of cafés, restaurants, and creative hotspots. Whether you enjoy live music, a good glass of […]

Shopping

Shopping center Den Helder with a sunny terrace

Shopping at Den Helder Follow us on social media: Surprisingly versatile and always a good reason to go out. Shopping at Den Helder. Fancy a stress-free afternoon of shopping? Den Helder makes it possible. Shopping here is easy and relaxed: from charming shopping streets in the city center to convenient shopping centers […]

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