Location: Den Helder
Top Things to do in Den Helder
What to do and see in Den Helder, North Holland Province: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Den Helder ( pronunciation (help·info)) is a municipality and a city in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. Den Helder occupies the northernmost point of the North Holland peninsula. It is home to the country's main naval base. From here the Royal TESO ferryboat service operates the transportation link between Den Helder and the nearby Dutch Wadden island of Texel to the north.
Restaurants in Den Helder
1. Marinemuseum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 400 reviews
Explore past and present of the Dutch Navy at the Navy Museum. Discover 500 years of naval history in our monumental Main-building. The magnificent collection consists of ship models, paintings, uniforms, weapons and more. Stand face to face with present-day pirates and witness how the navy combats them.
Reviewed By nigelb942 - Reading, United Kingdom
Really good museum. Easy to park, lots to see and interactive elements for the children. Submarine was staffed by friendly and very knowledgeable old sailors. The 1860s Ramship must be unique in the world.
2. Nationaal Reddingmuseum Dorus Rijkers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By AdrianF661 - Derby, United Kingdom
We travelled to Den Helder by train, the museum was an easy 20 minute walk from the station. We really liked the museum, the content was interesting and the whole presentation was very professional, and appealing to all ages. We liked the wind tunnel ! The Stoom cafe next door was nice too.
3. De Helderse Vallei
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
4. Oranjerie De Groene Parel Den Helder
5. Fort Kijkduin (Museum and Aquarium)
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4.0 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By Redhawk74 - Annandale, United States
History, views, and aquatic life. Something for the entire family. Museum provides a background of how war has affected the area, from when Napoleon had the fort built through its use by both the Dutch and Germans during World War 2. There are a number of artifacts from each phase, including the wing and pieces of cockpit from a Messerschmitt 109. Tour the fort from top to bottom. Be sure to climb the ramp through the outer wall to get a great view of the surrounding area. Take a break in the small cafe near the ticket booth. (There is a restaurant on the main floor, but it was closed). Then take a tour of the aquarium to see the local marine life, including the skeleton of the sperm whale. See if you can find the blue lobster.
