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Den Helder, City by the Sea

Living in Den Helder, the City by the Sea. A city in full development, where the Wadden Sea seamlessly merges with the city and nature is literally around the corner. Something beautiful is emerging here. And you can go live there. In the coming years, there will still be plenty of construction and renovation in places where nightlife once buzzed, where the city theatre stood, and where V&D dominated the main shopping street for years. But a strong, fresh wind is blowing through the city's streets.

A fresh wind is blowing through the city.

Something beautiful is emerging here.

New housing construction

Living in Den Helder offers the best of both worlds. On the one hand, the hustle and bustle of the city and city life. On the other, you enjoy peace and nature. The city exudes an atmosphere of renewal and pride.

Current housing supply

Den Helder has everything you need to enjoy, grow, and make your dreams come true. Go to Funda and discover the current housing offer for living in Den Helder, Stad aan Zee.

Urban renewal

Be surprised by the transformation of iconic buildings that are undergoing radical renovation or making way for stylish new construction, allowing the city to retain its unique character while simultaneously moving forward with a breath of fresh air.

""A journalist from De Telegraaf once asked me what on earth I was doing in Den Helder.""

Yanaika Zomer – city poet, writer, and born coastal woman – traded her student room back then for the one and only true homecoming: the sea. In her columns on stadaanzee.nl, she writes about her love for Den Helder, the dike, and her new home on Molenplein.

Yanaika Summer

After years, Gea traded her beloved fish shop on Texel for a new chapter. Since she has been together with her partner in Den Helder, she has found her place on Fluytstraat.

Gea Ott

"Nozems is the place in our city that we ourselves were still missing."

In Nozems on Beatrixstraat, brotherhood, love for the city, and hospitality come together. “The city has become so beautiful. It is nice to be a part of that.”

Nozems

"So much enthusiasm to make the city beautiful"

Henk van der Veen was almost born in Den Helder. He did grow up there, however, and has no intention of ever leaving.

Henk van der Veen

"We immediately went into action mode."

Riet de Haan has lived in the Oostsloot neighborhood in the city center for decades. A neighborhood she fought for and continues to advocate for as a member of working groups and advisory boards.

Riet de Haan

"Stay on speaking terms. Then you'll work it out."

Kijmpe Bindinga–Dijk lived on Kanaalweg for a large part of his life. Yet, he and his beloved Simone recently sold their home to Woningstichting. They are making space for Dijkkwartier.

Kijmpe Bindinga–Dijk

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A city
full of possibilities

Den Helder has everything you need to enjoy, grow, and make your dreams come true. Get to know this city surrounded by the sea and with nature within easy reach. Discover the cultural life and explore the rich history from Willemsoord.

Living: the best of both worlds.
Nature: all this natural beauty within reach.
Recreation: a cultural life with various events.
Hospitality: full of flavorful surprises.
Shopping: The friendly shopping heart of Den Helder.
Accessibility: train station in the heart of the city.
Family life: Seeing children grow up and flourish.
Career opportunities: center of the maritime sector and defense.

Experience Den Helder the City by the Sea

News

Den Helder beaches have regained the Blue Flag

Living

11 - 05 - 2026

Den Helder Beaches awarded again

The Blue Flag is flying again this year on the beaches of Den Helder and Julianadorp. With this, the beaches once again receive international recognition for clean swimming water, good facilities, and care...

Column Living

30 - 03 - 2026

Column in the Citymarketing newspaper

City Poet Yanaika Zomer writes in a column about what it is like to live, grow up, and live in Den Helder. And well, you have to love it.

To work Living

09 - 03 - 2026

Den Helder signs its course as Blue Port

On March 4, 2026, the parties agreed to collaborate on Blue Port Den Helder. This plan connects the port and the city. The goal is stronger development and a clearer profile.

Something is happening in Den Helder

Redevelopment of Kroonpassage

Build Bicycle Shed

Bicycle and pedestrian bridge

Redevelopment of Koningstraat

Redevelopment of Keizerstraat and Spoorstraat

Frequently Asked Questions

The rental properties of Woningstichting Den Helder / Helder Vastgoed BV will be offered for rent – when the time comes – on www.woonmatchkopnh.nl. To respond to a rental property, you must be registered as a home seeker.

You can register on the website www.woonmatchkopnh.nl register as a home seeker for a rental home.

On the project page, you can read who the selling agent for that project is. You can express your interest in the property to this agent. If no agent has been listed yet, you can express your interest to Woningstichting Den Helder / Helder Vastgoed BV (0223 677 677). They will pass the information on to the selling agent as soon as one is known.

Yes, you can find the other projects of Woningstichting Den Helder / Helder Vastgoed BV on the website. www.wsdh.nl.

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Stad aan Zee is an initiative of Clear Real Estate and Sea city in collaboration with Municipality Den Helder.

Please contact us by filling out the contact form below. You will receive a reply within five (working) days.

This is Living in Den Helder, City by the Sea