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Den Helder Historic Site
Historic Site in Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands
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Kijkduin Fortress
The Kijkduin Fortress in Den Helder was built on the orders of Napoleon who declared the town the Gibraltar of North Holland and noted it's strategic value. Today guided tours are on offer whereby visitors to Kijkduin Fortress can find out information about the fortress in which over 700 soldiers were lodged. There are also permanent exhibitions on the history of the Kijkduin Fortress and a visit is an adventure not be missed.
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Forest Hotel Bar Bistro2009-10-14
Located in Den Helder, North Holland, North Holland, Netherlands
The Forest Hotel Bar Bistro in Den Helder offer delicious a la carte services with meat and fish specialities. Offering pleasant surroundings and welcoming food and comfort the Forest Hotel Bar Bistro is the perfect place to end off a great day exploring North Holland. Closed on Saturdays but open Sunday to Friday from 18:00 - 22:00 hours dine on Hors d?oeuvres like Beef carpaccio with pesto dressing, and Fried mushrooms on toast, mains include Steak with pepper sauce, and Braised pork tenderloin with onion, pepper and mushrooms to name a few and there are prawns and smoked salmon on the fish side and vegetarians are catered for, all meals rounded off with a delectable dessert or liquer coffee.READ MORE
SPIJZ Eten & Drinken2009-10-15
Located in Den Helder, North Holland, North Holland, Netherlands
SPIJZ Eten & Drinken in Den Helder offers four different themes under one company - a maritime theme, where you imagine yourself on a boat, an old hollands theme where you can eat in an old farmhouse, a seasonal theme with seasonal dishes and a HOLLYWOOD America theme. There are delicious dishes on offer that refer to the various themes and the menu changes regularly at the SPIJZ Eten & Drinken in Den Helder. READ MORE
Marine Museum2009-10-15
Located in Den Helder, North Holland, North Holland, Netherlands
The Marine Museum or Dutch Navy museum in Den Helder illustrates the history of the navy via countless ship models, paintings, weapons and uniforms sporting epaulettes and decorations. Three ships are highlighted namely the ironclad ramship Schorpioen (1868), the minesweeper Abraham Crijnssen (1936) and the submarine Tonijn (1966). The Marine Museum in Den Helder is dedicated mainly to the history of the Royal Netherlands Navy.READ MORE
Fort Kijkduinen Aquarium2009-10-15
Located in Den Helder, North Holland, North Holland, Netherlands
Fort Kijkduinen Aquarium in Den Helder has a unique exciting concept that allows one to touch the colorful sea anenomes, rays gurnards and sharks in the tanks, the fish are harmless so it's safe. The biggest attraction though is the glass tunnel - when you through you are surrounded by fish that live in the North Sea, including sharks. The Fort Kijkduinen Aquarium in Den Helde is an Amazing Sea Aquarium.READ MORE
Banketbakkerij The Cafe Bos 2009-10-14
Located in Den Helder, North Holland, North Holland, Netherlands
Banketbakkerij The Cafe Bos in Den Helder is an on-line store that offers delightful confectionery, cakes, tarts and bon bons to walk in shoppers as well. The proof is in the tasting and Banketbakkerij The Cafe Bos does not disappoint with their famous brittle biscuit butter cookies that make delightful souvenirs and gifts. Products are mouthwatering, fresh and moreish and it's a guarantee you will be back many time to try all the products at Banketbakkerij The Cafe Bos in Den Helder.READ MORE
Lands End Hotel2009-10-15
Located in Den Helder, North Holland, North Holland, Netherlands
Lands End Hotel in Den Helder is a 3 star resort ideal for holiday and business trips. Close to the city centre and only 20 meters from the seaside on the verge of the navalport the Lands End Hotel offers rooms with Bathroom with shower/bathtub,toilet, telephone and cable television. All rooms overlook either the sea or the port of Den Helder and the newer ones offer air conditioning. READ MORE
Wokrestaurant2009-10-15
Located in Den Helder, North Holland, North Holland, Netherlands
The Wokrestaurant located at the Kijkduin Fortress in Den Helder offers a stir fry buffet feast - select from a delectable array of ingredients and present to the chef who will stir fry and blanche your meal and add a sauce, enjoy while hot and crispy. First begin with a delectable hot appetiser that is served at the table then move on to the buffet where you can choose from a wide assortment of meat, fish and vegetables and then create your plate. Discover this original way of Asian food at the Wokrestaurant in Den Helder. READ MORE
Hotel Wienerhof2009-10-14
Located in Den Helder, North Holland, North Holland, Netherlands
Hotel Wienerhof in the centre of Den Helder heartily welcomes you to this family hotel which offers 40 comfortable rooms with telephone, toilet, shower/bath, TV and alarmclock as well as an in-house restaurant specialising in European cuisines from for example Switzerland and the Balkan. Hotel Wienerhof is conveniently situated across from the train station, bus station and a shopping centre, museums and other local attractions also within easy walking distance as well as Harbours and promenades. Services include fax services, a night porter, Wake/up service, internet and small or large meeting rooms are available including including flip-over board projector and screen. Enjoy a comfortable stay at the Hotel Wienerhof in Den Helder where quality and hospitality comes first.READ MORE
Hotel Den Helder2009-10-14
Located in Den Helder, North Holland, North Holland, Netherlands
The Hotel Den Helder offers 70 elegant and comfortable rooms, an excellent restaurant, multi function meeting and conference rooms and is close to the town centre, navy port and beautiful beach. Activities on offer are 12 state of the art bowling lanes and bike rentals as well as all things beach related. One apartment is especially equipped for disabled patrons and for a relaxed, comfortable and homely stay come to The Hotel Den Helder in Den Helder, North Holland.READ MORE
Hotel Wienerhof Restaurant2009-10-14
Located in Den Helder, North Holland, North Holland, Netherlands
The Hotel Wienerhof Restaurant in Den Helder serves large and small menus and can cater for parties and celebrations for anything up to 150 guests, there is also a small sociable bar which is open into the small hours. Enjoy anything from all sorts of soups or cocktails. For example a Greek salad, seafood plate or clams or rib eye steak and salmon, desserts range from all sorts of ice cream or a fresh fruit salad. Diet courses, salt free courses etc. are always available at the Hotel Wienerhof Restaurant in Den Helder.READ MORE