Location

De Helderse Vallei

Green and inspiring: discover nature, animals and sustainability in one visit

The Helderse Valley is the place in Den Helder where nature and sustainability converge. You can walk straight from the city into the dunes. Whether you want to play, learn, socialize, or simply relax: it's all possible here.

Discover nature from above

The permanent exhibition offers a bird's-eye view of the region's nature reserves. Walk across a huge map of Den Helder and its surroundings. From dunes to marshes and from beaches to forts: you'll get an instant overview and inspiration.

Sustainable thinking and acting

In the visitor center, you will learn more about your impact on nature. Here you will find up-to-date information and interesting display cases. In the 'forest studio,' you can view a special historical collection of taxidermy specimens.

For children and adults

At De Helderse Vallei, young and old can experience nature. Think of workshops, outdoor activities, or excursions. Perfect for a family outing or an afternoon outside the city.

Address

The Helderse Valley
De Helderse Vallei
9-11
1783 DA
Den Helder

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Opening hours

Tuesday:

10:00-
16:30
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Wednesday:

10:00-
16:30
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Thursday:

10:00-
16:30
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Friday:

10:00-
16:30
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Saturday:

10:00-
16:30
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Sunday:

10:00-
16:30
and -

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Address

The Helderse Valley
The Helderse Valley
9-11
1783 DA
Den Helder

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Events at The Helderse Valley

Event
Discover animals up close during this fun toddler moment.
Tue 14 Apr '26
Tue 14 Apr 2026
10:30
-11:30 am

 

Event  Workshop
Head into the forest and discover how to photograph nature differently.
Next date:
Tue 21 Apr '26
Tue 21 Apr 2026
10:30
-12:00

 

Event
Sign up, remove four tiles from your garden, and exchange them for a free green garden package.
Wed 22 Apr '26
- Sun 26 Apr '26

Other locations

Group arrangements and activities
Sail on a historic tugboat to Texel, the Wadden Sea or the North Sea
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Nature
Dunes with walking routes, dune lake and rare nature.
Attractions
Sculpture exhibition in a historic gun emplacement of the Stelling Den Helder

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