Location: Den Helder
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Things to do in Den Helder, North Holland Province: The Best Nature & Parks
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. Oranjerie De Groene Parel Den Helder
2. Donkere Duinen
3. De Nollen
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
4. 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.
