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

Telephone

Opening hours

Tuesday:

10:00-
16:30
and -

Wednesday:

10:00-
16:30
and -

Thursday:

10:00-
16:30
and -

Friday:

10:00-
16:30
and -

Saturday:

10:00-
16:30
and -

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  Open Day
Benieuwd naar de dieren van De Helderse Vallei? Ontdek tijdens een leuke demonstratie hoe ze leven, wat ze eten en wat ze bijzonder maakt.
Fri 6 Nov '26
Fri 6 Nov 2026
15:00
- o'clock

 

Event
Ontdek hoe de dieren hun dag afsluiten! Kijk mee hoe ze naar hun stallen en hokken gaan en door de dierverzorgers gevoerd worden.
Sat 7 Nov '26
Sat 7 Nov 2026
16:00
-16:30

 

Event
Verwen de dieren op de stadsboerderij! Maak zelf lekkere groentetaartjes en ontdek welke groenten de dieren het liefst eten.
Sun 8 Nov '26
Sun 8 Nov 2026
10:00
-12:00

 

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