Embark on a journey of discovery together through the city center and Willemsoord. Using the Den Helder Logbook, children navigate past artworks, historic buildings, and maritime sites guided by photos. Along the way, they answer questions, look around more closely, and discover the stories behind the city.
A walk naturally turns into a treasure hunt.
✓ Free
✓ Approximately 1 hour
✓ For children and families
✓ Start in Spuistraat
The route starts on Spuistraat and runs through the city center to Willemsoord. The logbook shows the way but doesn't reveal everything. Using photos, children find the next place themselves.
There are no right or wrong answers. It is about looking closely, using your imagination, and discovering together what makes Den Helder special.
Laura, together with Linde and Maartje, was the first to set off with the Den Helder Logbook. Within a few minutes, the city turned into one big scavenger hunt. The girls searched for the next photo, discovered hidden details, measured the Dubbele Bollard, and posed with the Wervians. And when asked what the craziest thing is that can wash up on the beach, they knew for sure:“A whale!“
After more than an hour, the exploration was over. Linde chose the starfish houses as her favorite spot. Maartje couldn't choose: “I actually liked everything!“
The Den Helder Logbook was developed for children in grades 6, 7, and 8, but turns out to be fun for younger children and their parents or grandparents as well. You spend about an hour together outside and learn more about art, heritage, and the maritime story of Den Helder through play.
Afterwards, you can pick up a free postcard of your favorite place from the logbook at the tourist information point at Willemsoord.
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The Den Helder Logbook is available free of charge at the tourist information point at Willemsoord, at Willemsoord 52a. Additionally, the logbook is available at various locations with businesses and partners in the city center and at Willemsoord.
Yes, the logbook is a free scavenger hunt for the whole family. You will learn to view Den Helder in a different light. After completing the route, you can also pick up a free postcard of your favorite spot from the logbook at the tourist information point.
The logbook was developed for children in grades 6, 7, and 8 of primary school. Younger children also enjoy the route when they set out with their parents, guardians, or grandparents.
The route takes about an hour. Of course, you can take a break along the way for as long as you like, for example for an ice cream, lunch, or a visit to a museum.
The tour of discovery begins on Spuistraat. From there, follow the route through the city center towards Willemsoord.
The route ends at Willemsoord. There, at the tourist information point, you can also pick up a free postcard of your favorite place.
The logbook points out the route but doesn't reveal everything. Using photos, children search for the next place themselves. There are short questions at each stop. There are only right answers: the important thing is to look closely, discover together, and use your imagination.
Certainly. The logbook was made for children, but parents and grandparents often discover details and stories along the way that they did not know yet.
Yes. The logbook is actually a fun way to get to know Den Helder and Willemsoord in a playful way. You don't need to know anything about the city beforehand.
The route runs mostly along paved roads and is suitable for a stroller or buggy. In some places, the surface may be somewhat uneven.
Of course. Along the way, you will pass terraces, shops, museums, and other sights. You walk the route entirely at your own pace.
Yes. The logbook aligns well with citizenship, heritage, culture, and one's own living environment. Schools can walk the route with a class or provide the logbook so that students can set off later with their parents or guardians.
Afterwards, you can pick up a free postcard of your favorite place from the logbook at the tourist information point at Willemsoord, at Willemsoord 52a.
The stops are listed in the logbook in the correct order. Still having trouble finding the next place? Below you will find where to look for the locations.
City center
Nautical details
The facades on Spuistraat.
The Admiral
The building with the large image of a sailor.
The Beachcomber
The statue of the Beachcomber on Julianaplein.
The Double Bollard
The large artwork for Fishmonger Boon in the Beatrixstraat
Meeting of the Streams
The stained glass windows in the top right of the Warenhuys (formerly V&D)
The Wervians
The statues of the former shipyard workers in Beatrixstraat.
Willemsoord
Steam tug Noordzee
The historic tugboat at the quay of Willemsoord.
Lightship Texel
The red lightship at Willemsoord.
Knowing by Heart
The artwork by Ruud van de Wint in front of the City Hall on the interior of Willemsoord
The Dock
The large historic dock at the former Royal Shipyard.
The Pinas
The old shipwreck at Willemsoord.
The Submarine
The submarine at the Naval Museum.
Bonus stop
The Good Expectation
The windmill on the edge of the city center. South of Willemsoord.
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