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Den Helder

North Holland, Netherlands · Europe

About Den Helder

Den Helder is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Julianadorp, 41km from Afsluitdijk.

Den Helder is a town located in North Holland, Netherlands. With a population of 59,569, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Den Helder sits in Netherlands, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Den Helder to your route.

About Den Helder

Den Helder (Dutch pronunciation: [dɛn ˈɦɛldər] ) is an industrial port town 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

Read more transportation link between Den Helder and the nearby Dutch Wadden island of Texel to the north.

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Den Helder offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Den Helder located?

Den Helder is located in North Holland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 52.9599 latitude, 4.7593 longitude.

What is the population of Den Helder?

Den Helder has a population of approximately 59,569 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
59,569
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
North Holland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.9599, 4.7593

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Netherlands

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Non-emergency police
0900-8844
Driving side
right

Watch for cyclists. They generally have priority.

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Worth the detour from Den Helder

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Texel

The largest Wadden island offers wide North Sea beaches, a lighthouse, seal colonies and lonely dune-backed cycle paths.

14 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Afsluitdijk

A 32km causeway sealing off the Zuiderzee, this dead-straight engineering marvel is one of Europe's great driving roads.

41 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Zaanse Schans

A riverside open-air village of working green windmills, clog makers and cheese sheds just north of Amsterdam.

54 km · about 60 min drive

famous road

Houtribdijk

A 26 km dike road (N302) running straight across the water between Enkhuizen and Lelystad, splitting the IJsselmeer from the Markermeer with sea views on both sides.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Den Helder

  • 41 kmAfsluitdijkA 32km causeway sealing off the Zuiderzee, this dead-straight engineering marvel is one of Europe's great driving roads.
  • 57 kmHoutribdijkA 26 km dike road (N302) running straight across the water between Enkhuizen and Lelystad, splitting the IJsselmeer from the Markermeer with sea views on both sides.

Driving in Netherlands

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€2.04/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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