Le Helder

Den Helder Essentials

Den Helder serves as the primary base for the Royal Netherlands Navy, a legacy reflected throughout its maritime landmarks. This selection features the historic Willemsoord naval yard, home to the Dutch Navy Museum and the museum submarine HNLMS Tonijn. Explore Napoleonic history at Fort Kijkduin, view the 19th-century Lange Jaap lighthouse, and visit the Atlantikwall Centrum. Beyond naval heritage, the list includes the Hortus Overzee botanical gardens and coastal viewpoints like Kaaphoofd, overlooking the Marsdiep strait toward Texel.