Strategic location for businesses

Establishing and doing business in Den Helder: the perfect location

Den Helder offers a unique opportunity for companies looking to grow and benefit from its strategic location. The city boasts several business parks, many with direct access to the seaport and Den Helder Airport, one of the largest helicopter airports in Northwest Europe. This airport specializes in air transport for the offshore energy industry and is unique in the Netherlands. This makes Den Helder an ideal location for companies in the maritime, technical, and logistics sectors.

Proximity to two ports

Port of Den Helder and Den Helder Airport

The Port of Den Helder plays a vital role as a logistics hub for the offshore industry. With its modern facilities and efficient connections, the port supports companies operating in the oil, gas, and wind energy sectors. It is also the ideal location for maritime services, storage, and maintenance. The proximity of Den Helder Airport reinforces its strategic advantages.

Den Helder Airport is one of the largest helicopter airports in Northwest Europe, specializing in air transport for the offshore energy industry. Helicopters connect the city with offshore platforms and wind farms daily. This unique combination of two ports makes Den Helder an attractive location for innovative companies.

Den Helder airport
photo: Roos Lambo
Shopping in the Helderse City Center
Photo: Fred van Eck

Unique business parks and opportunities

Whether you're a startup or looking to expand an established business, Den Helder offers a wealth of opportunities. From maritime to tourism, there's room for a wide range of sectors. View the map of business parks via the Business Desk Kop van Noord-Holland and discover which location best suits your business. You can also contact a Den Helder advisor for tailored advice.

Useful tools and support for entrepreneurs

At the Business Square, you'll find everything you need to know to run a successful business. Here you'll have easy access to information from the Chamber of Commerce and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency. Visit the Business Square at ondernemersplein.kvk.nl for a complete overview.

Environmental plan: building and settling
Want to know where you're allowed to build or establish your business within the Den Helder zoning plan? The environmental plan provides insight into what's possible at a specific location, whether it's opening a shop, restaurant, or production facility.

Aerial photo Den Helder Airport
From city center to business park: see what is possible where

Space for ideas

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Shop, taste and discover in the heart of Den Helder
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The largest shopping area in Den Helder: more than 35 shops and free parking
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