Information about Den Helder

Den Helder is the northernmost municipality of the province of North Holland. The area in which Den Helder lies is also called the Kop van Noord-Holland or the Noordkop. The total municipality of Den Helder has just under 60,000 inhabitants. Den Helder is home to the most important naval base in the Netherlands and is also the embarkation point of the boat to the island of Texel. Den Helder has a center with several shopping streets and in the summer months the Juttersmarkt (Beachcomber's Market) takes place on Tuesdays. Beautiful beaches, beautiful dunes, a nice harbor with fresh fish!

Location and surroundings

Located in the northernmost tip of the Netherlands, Den Helder is surrounded by water on three sides. The North Sea, The Marsdiep and the Wadden Sea. It is a beautiful coastal town surrounded by the beautiful nature, long beaches and the Helders dune area. Here you can enjoy walking and cycling. But you can also spend a day in the city of Den Helder. You can also take the ferry to the Wadden Island Texel. Here you can go along with the shrimp boat, mudflat hiking, visit Ecomare (seals) enjoy the beautiful nature, culture and there is also a Beachcomber's Museum on Texel.

What to do in Den Helder

Besides the dunes there is also a place called Huisduinen where you can visit the lighthouse Kijkduin. Popularly called 'Lange Jaap'.  This stands in the Huisduinen. You can get a breath of fresh air on the beach of Den Helder, walk and/or cycle through the dune areas. Visit the Marine Museum or one of the other museums in Den helder. Prefer a day of shopping? No problem in the center of Den Helder. Den Helder is easy to reach by car and has its own train station with good connections to Alkmaar and Amsterdam. The city is also easy to reach by bus.

Shopping in Den Helder

In the beautiful center of Den Helder you will find all kinds of nice stores. From Toys to fashion and from household to gift stores. Something for everyone. Also indoor shopping is possible in 'de Kroonpassage'. 20 stores under 1 roof. Definitely worth a look.

Food and drink

In the center of Den Helder there are many restaurants and brasseries and other eating establishments. Whatever your preference. Den Helder has it.

Art and Culture

Den Helder is a true naval city. You can visit the Marine museum where you can learn about the history of the Dutch Navy. You can take a look inside a submarine. a unique experience. Or visit the National Lifeboat Museum a fun experience for young and old! You can get a tour of the harbor yourself on a true lifeboat.  Ford Kijkduin is also well worth a visit. You can enjoy the history there and the North Sea Aquarium is also in Ford Kijkduin. Ford Kijkduin is part of the Defence Line of Den Helder around Den Helder there are several forts ( from the time of Napoleon)and some are open to the public.