Huisduinen
The lovely village with history
Huisduinen is a lovely and quiet village by the sea, located in the municipality of Den Helder. Young and old will not easily get bored here with the spacious beach, the sea and the dike within walking distance. There is also a beautiful dune area, a very popular place for runners and walkers, among others.
The rich history of Huisduinen
Huisduinen has a rich history. Fort Kijkduin, dating from 1811, is part of the Stelling Den Helder and is one of the oldest remaining military defence lines in the Netherlands. The Stelling Den Helder was built under Napoleon and many forts can be visited today.
Discover the rich history of Huisduinen from the time of Napoleon at Fort Kijkduin. Visit the powder magazine and see various cannons from around 1850 or wander around the old corridors of the fort. Admire the most beautiful fish in the North Sea Aquarium, located in the fort, and walk underwater through a twelve-metre-long glass tunnel!
The Atlantikwall Centre in Huisduinen tells the story of the Atlantic Wall in the Wadden Sea area in Den Helder. Den Helder and its surroundings suffered greatly during the Second World War. Discover what a German soldier did, listen to stories from the inhabitants of Den Helder and learn why the Atlantic Wall was built.
In 1866, another eye-catching structure was built: the lighthouse. The lighthouse, called De Lange Jaap, is 63.75 metres high, making it the tallest working lighthouse in the Netherlands.
Discover the rich history of Huisduinen from the time of Napoleon at Fort Kijkduin. Visit the powder magazine and see various cannons from around 1850 or wander around the old corridors of the fort. Admire the most beautiful fish in the North Sea Aquarium, located in the fort, and walk underwater through a twelve-metre-long glass tunnel!
The Atlantikwall Centre in Huisduinen tells the story of the Atlantic Wall in the Wadden Sea area in Den Helder. Den Helder and its surroundings suffered greatly during the Second World War. Discover what a German soldier did, listen to stories from the inhabitants of Den Helder and learn why the Atlantic Wall was built.
In 1866, another eye-catching structure was built: the lighthouse. The lighthouse, called De Lange Jaap, is 63.75 metres high, making it the tallest working lighthouse in the Netherlands.
Beautiful location
Huisduinen is beautifully situated, offering plenty of fun for water sports enthusiasts. The beach is regularly visited by windsurfers, kite surfers and wave surfers. With our sea breeze, there is almost always an opportunity to fly a kite. Huisduinen has a quiet, clean family beach. Don't be surprised if you see seals here, curiously watching the people on the beach with their heads above water. The village is small but charming, with a few eateries and restaurants.
In Huisduinen, you can also visit the Tesselaar care farm, which offers daytime activities for people with intellectual disabilities and/or mental health issues. Feel free to take a look at the cowsheds, pet the retired horses and ponies, and visit the petting zoo. You can also buy homemade products such as cheese, fresh honey, and sheep's wool slippers.
There are also numerous opportunities for cyclists and walkers. You can create your own cycle route via the cycle junction network or follow an existing route. CAN Holiday Homes also offers a bicycle rental service. We will deliver your rental bicycles to your accommodation and collect them again!
In Huisduinen, you can also visit the Tesselaar care farm, which offers daytime activities for people with intellectual disabilities and/or mental health issues. Feel free to take a look at the cowsheds, pet the retired horses and ponies, and visit the petting zoo. You can also buy homemade products such as cheese, fresh honey, and sheep's wool slippers.
There are also numerous opportunities for cyclists and walkers. You can create your own cycle route via the cycle junction network or follow an existing route. CAN Holiday Homes also offers a bicycle rental service. We will deliver your rental bicycles to your accommodation and collect them again!
For young and old
Den Helder has plenty of entertainment for young and old. The Oude Rijkswerf Willemsoord is definitely worth a visit. This stylishly restored site offers cosy places to eat and drink, as well as much more. Think, for example, of the Navy Museum (with a submarine you can enter), the Dorus Rijkers Rescue Museum, a cinema, the beautiful De Kampanje theatre and much more. A wide variety of events are regularly held on the Willemsoord site. Would you like to know which events and activities are being organised during your stay? Check the website www.denhelder.online or keep an eye on our social media.
A few minutes' walk from Willemsoord, you will find the recently renovated city centre. The city has a varied range of shops and restaurants. You can also enjoy a delicious drink and relax on one of the cosy terraces. For fresh vegetables, fish, nuts and more, visit the Den Helder market every Saturday. From 30 June to 1 September, the lively Juttersmarkt (beachcombers' market) is held every Tuesday in Den Helder city centre.
Since 2018, Den Helder has had a new showpiece, the “Best Library in the World”, School 7. The library is located in a hundred-year-old school building and, in addition to borrowing books, you can also visit “the city's living room” for a delicious cup of coffee.
With so much water nearby, a boat trip is obviously one of the options. You can board a tour boat at Willemsoord, or you can explore the inland waterways on a traditional Helderse vlet boat. Of course, Den Helder is also an easy starting point for a day trip by boat to the Wadden Island of Texel.
A few minutes' walk from Willemsoord, you will find the recently renovated city centre. The city has a varied range of shops and restaurants. You can also enjoy a delicious drink and relax on one of the cosy terraces. For fresh vegetables, fish, nuts and more, visit the Den Helder market every Saturday. From 30 June to 1 September, the lively Juttersmarkt (beachcombers' market) is held every Tuesday in Den Helder city centre.
Since 2018, Den Helder has had a new showpiece, the “Best Library in the World”, School 7. The library is located in a hundred-year-old school building and, in addition to borrowing books, you can also visit “the city's living room” for a delicious cup of coffee.
With so much water nearby, a boat trip is obviously one of the options. You can board a tour boat at Willemsoord, or you can explore the inland waterways on a traditional Helderse vlet boat. Of course, Den Helder is also an easy starting point for a day trip by boat to the Wadden Island of Texel.
Active day
When driving from Den Helder towards Julianadorp along the dunes, you will pass the forest “De Donkere Duinen”. Here you can visit the Helderse Vallei, where you can feed and pet various animals. The Helderse Vallei has a sustainability centre where fun activities are regularly organised for young and old. Real adventurers can enjoy themselves in the KlimVallei, where you can swing between the tops of tall trees. Canoe or cycle along the canoe route that runs through a beautiful nature reserve and connects Den Helder with Julianadorp.
Useful!
During the high season (from early June to late August/early September), you can also use the Coastal Bus. This bus, summer line 851, runs hourly between Den Helder and Petten, stopping at the coastal towns in between.
Are you looking forward to a holiday where there is plenty to do but also room for relaxation? Then we look forward to welcoming you to wonderful Den Helder!
Are you looking forward to a holiday where there is plenty to do but also room for relaxation? Then we look forward to welcoming you to wonderful Den Helder!
