Join a guided city walk and discover the real Den Helder

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Experience Den Helder with a guide

Do you really want to get to know Den Helder? Then join a city walk. In approximately 75 to 90 minutes, a guide will take you past historical sites in the city center and at the former Willemsoord naval shipyard. You will hear stories about the past, the present, and the future.

The tour is in Dutch and suitable for small groups of up to 15 people. It's relaxed, organized, and unhurried. The guide adapts to the group's pace. Private or group tours are also available upon request.

City guide Christiaan on a tour of the old Willemsoord naval shipyard

Discover Den Helder with a city tour full of maritime stories

Free City Tour

During the City Tour you will walk through the history of Den Helder and discover what the city is building today. You'll hear the stories behind striking buildings, characteristic streets, and unique monuments, allowing you to see the city through new eyes.

The route takes you through the old Willemsoord naval shipyard, the new town hall, and past the Best Library in the Netherlands. Then you walk towards the windmill and back through the city center where the City Tour stops. The tour lasts 75 to 90 minutes. Please note: The City Tour is not a round trip.

Do you have any special requests? We'll adjust the route where possible.

Helderse Mill De Goede Verwachting

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Would you enjoy giving tours occasionally and getting visitors excited about the city? For the summer of 2026, we are looking for additional city guides who are willing to pitch in flexibly.

Locations you pass by

Places of interest
Historic shipyard complex full of museums, restaurants, culture and maritime heritage
Shops
Shop, taste and discover in the heart of Den Helder
Places of interest
Rebuilt sawmill on the Vinkenterrein: icon of the past and the future

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