Herfstvakantie
De leukste herfstuitjes voor iedereen Wat te doen in de herfstvakantie? Herfstvakantie aan zee? In Den Helder hoef je niet te kiezen tussen binnen en buiten. De herfst maakt Den Helder extra avontuurlijk. Trek samen de natuur in, waai uit aan zee of zoek een leuke plek om binnen op ontdekking te gaan. Of het […]
Discover Den Helder through the eyes of a child
Discover Den Helder through the eyes of a child Follow us on social: “Wow! Can we go to the starfish houses?” A walk turns into a treasure hunt Even before the treasure hunt has really started, Linde (7) and Maartje (5) are already eager. The houses with the starfish on the facade form the first […]
The Logbook of Den Helder
Den Helder Logbook Follow us on social media: Discover Den Helder in a completely different way Go on a journey of discovery together Go on a journey of discovery together through the city center and Willemsoord. With the Den Helder Logbook, children use photos to find their way past artworks, historic buildings, and maritime sites. Along the way, they answer questions, […]
Sand spectacle
Zandspektakel Julianadorp Volg ons op social: Geniet van bijzondere kunstwerken Zandsculpturen op onverwachte plekken Let op: de zandsculpturen in het Loopuytpark zijn per 17 augustus 2026 weggehaald en dus niet meer te zien. Vanaf mei tot half november verandert Julianadorp in een openluchtgalerie van zand. Op vier bijzondere plekken in het […]
Food and Drink
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
Follow us on social: Things to do in Den Helder Den Helder is more than a maritime city at the end of the tracks. It is a place that keeps surprising you. Where history and creativity come together. Where you can get lost in historic streets, go on a discovery tour with a guide […]
Museums and Sights
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. […]
Dogtober
Volg ons op social: Dogtober Volg ons op social: Strand, honden en gezelligheid! Dogtober is dé dag voor jou en je trouwe viervoeter! Vier samen met andere hondenliefhebbers een speciale dierendag aan zee, vol leuke activiteiten. Denk aan uitwaaien langs de branding, snuffelen, rennen en spelen met […]
Cultural heritage
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
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 […]