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Things to Do  

Vlootdagen 2009

Vlootdagen 2009, Den Helder

 pieter_jan_v Says:  In 2010 no National Fleetdays will be held (due to lack of funds).So, no open house (port) for the Dutch Navy. 

De Oranjerie - Botanic Hot Houses

De Oranjerie - Botanic Hot Houses, Den Helder

 pieter_jan_v Says:  See exotic plants and trees from all over the world. You find the biggest Japanese garden in this complex. 

Foxtrot Submarine

Foxtrot Submarine, Den Helder

 pieter_jan_v Says:  Besides the Dutch submarine at the Marinemuseum you can visit a former Russian Foxtrot Submarine at the Willemsoord warf. 

Afsluitdijk

Afsluitdijk, Den Helder

 Britannia2 Says:  The Afsluitdijk is a long man made causeway that links Noord Holland to Friesland. It carries the A7 main road across it and was constructed in the early 1930s by thousands of men and this work helped aliviate unemployment that was a problem across Holland and Europe at the... 

Prins Willem (destroyed after a fire)

Prins Willem (destroyed after a fire), Den Helder

 pieter_jan_v Says:  At Willemsoord, in the historical museum harbour you can visit a VOC-replica of the Prins Willem vessel.This ship was built in 1985 at the Amels shipyard at Makkum.It's 68 meters long and the highest mast is 54 meters.2009 UPDATE: In the night from July 29-30 a fire broke... 

Hotels  

Hotel Lands End

 1 Review and 19 Opinions  I have stayed only once in this hotel not long after it opened (Landsend is the newest hotel... 

Forest Hotel

 1 Review and 5 Opinions  This is a small hotel in the heart of town. It's located above a former cinema; it can be noisy at... 

Restaurants  

Stadscafé De Keizerskroon: Perfect for a VT-meeting

Stadscafé De Keizerskroon: Perfect for a VT-meeting, Den Helder

 pieter_jan_v Says:  Original pub-like café/restaurant. Has everything from reading table to party room.Improved service over the years! Anything on the menu. 

Costa Smeralda: THE BEST ITALIAN!

Costa Smeralda: THE BEST ITALIAN!, Den Helder

 pieter_jan_v Says:  Warm atmosphere, friendly owner and ever busy. Also take away service. Pizza Costa Smeralda (a small one will do!) 

Vishandel Noordzee: Herring and other seafood

Vishandel Noordzee: Herring and other seafood, Den Helder

 pieter_jan_v Says:  Vishandel Noordzee is just a small wooden shop ran by the Gerssen family at the outskirts of Den Helder at a very small local sjopping square.Nonetheless there fresh seafood is superb and you can make a welcome stop there for a quick meal.Business hours:Tu-Sa: 8.30AM -... 

McDonalds: The Big Yellow M

McDonalds: The Big Yellow M, Den Helder

 pieter_jan_v Says:  OK, for who is atticted to McDonalds; Den Helder has 2 of them:DEN HELDER CentrumBernhardplein 161781 HH DEN HELDERPhone: +31-223-612074 DEN HELDERVerkeerstorenweg 21786 PN DEN HELDERAt N9, exit KooypuntPhone: +31-223- 668668 A chicken Salade 

Andy's Kitchen: New at the Beatrixstraat

Andy's Kitchen: New at the Beatrixstraat, Den Helder

 pieter_jan_v Says:  Andy's Kitchen is run by chief cook Andy Klausener. His restaurant has a modern look and the menu is quiet surprising. 

Nightlife  

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The bill we got served after our meal.The arrows mean that those items were enjoyed by our friends.All in all, we were 4 adults and 3 children.
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Written Sep 12, 2002

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Transportation  

TESO: Ferry to the island of Texel

TESO: Ferry to the island of Texel, Den Helder

 pieter_jan_v Says:  From Den Helder the island of Texel can be travelled to with the TESO ferry in about 20 minutes travel time. The ferries are sailing each half hour on average and take cars (300 max), bicycles and pedestrians.The ferry terminal is at the West side of the harbour entrance... 

How to reach the museum

How to reach the museum, Den Helder

 piccolina Says:  The Naval Museum is located at the Hoofdgracht in Den Helder, fifteen minutes walking distance from Den Helder railway station. You can also take bus 33 from the railway station in the direction of "Veerboot Texel" (=Texel ferry) and get off at the stop "Marinemuseum"... 

Shopping  

Kroon Passage: The Mall
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Kroon Passage

The Kroon Passage is a small mall parallel to the Keizerstraat and connecting stores like V&D and Albert Heyn.

Updated Sep 2, 2006

Website: http://www.kroonpassage.nl

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Local Customs  

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The people are most of the times very friendly. Some can be grumpy, maybe they have seen too many tourists? Lol :)

On the picture is my mother at a bridge in De Rijp

Written Sep 7, 2002

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What to Pack  

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Luggage and bags: This place is just for a daytrip. You can better stay for the night some place else. So don't bring all your bags etcetera.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Bring an umbrella, it often rains here. The wind can be cold too. In summer it will be more nice.

Photo Equipment: You can probably find a touristshop here that sells good film for your camera.

Written Sep 7, 2002

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Off The Beaten Path  

Kijkduin Lighthouse

Kijkduin Lighthouse, Den Helder

 piccolina Says:  The Kijkduin Lighthouse, lso known as: Den Helder Lighthouse, is a conical (16-sided) red cast iron tower, currently used to aid the navigation 

All bridges are different...

All bridges are different..., Den Helder

 sandravdp Says:  All bridges are different here. Some have a hang on system, others a turning system. It's interesting to see. But let's not forget you can find small cute museums around here too. 

Favorites  

Local Tourist Office & USEFUL LINKS

Local Tourist Office & USEFUL LINKS, Den Helder

 pieter_jan_v Says:  Den Helder Tourist Offices:VVV Den HelderBernhardplein 141781 HH Den HelderPhone: +31-223-625544Fax: +31-223-614888E-mail: denhelder@vvv-knh.nlVVV Den helderWillemsoord 471781 AS Den HelderVVV Internet siteUseful LINKS:Start pageDigicityDen Helder harbourDen Helder... 

About the Museum

About the Museum, Den Helder

 piccolina Says:  MarinemuseumHoofdgracht 31781 AA Den HelderThe NetherlandsTel.: (+31) 223-657534Fax: (+31) 223-657282email: marmus@navy.dnet.mindef.nlOpening hoursFrom Mondays to Fridays: 10.00 - 17.00.On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 12.00 - 17.00.The pay-desk closes on 16.30.From... 

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