From the Afsluitdijk near Den Oever, North Holland's Wadden coast extends through Stroe, Hippolytushoef and the Amstelmeer to Den Helder. Here, behind the dykes, you will find an authentic 'piece of Holland'. With a vast polder landscape full of historic towns, agriculture and lots of nature. And with many opportunities for walking, cycling, canoeing and relaxing. An area by water and bordering Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site; with plenty of daily fresh fish in harbour towns: Den Helder or Den Oever.
Arriving in the Kop van Noord-Holland, you find yourself in a multifaceted part of the Wadden coast. Here, for instance, you will find the rich history of port city Den Helder. Because of its strategic location, Den Helder has been interesting for centuries. Not only for the Dutch. For instance, the French emperor Napoleon built the great fortress Fort Kijkduin here and the city was an important link for the German occupiers' Atlantic Wall during World War II. Today, it is mostly the proud home port of the Royal Navy. Leaving the city behind, you walk towards some special places. Like Paal 0, where the border between the North Sea and the Wadden Sea lies. You might have guessed it: this is where the Unesco World Heritage Wadden Sea begins. A few kilometres further on, you will recognise the atmosphere of the Wadden Islands. That's not surprising because Wieringen was still an island about a hundred years ago. And not such a small one either. There is so much to discover in the Kop van Noord-Holland.
The farm of Jant Lont is an original Wieringer farm dating from 1854, is showing live and working on Wieringen. Special is...
Stroeerweg 39
1777 NE HIPPOLYTUSHOEF
A natural camping where you can escape reality and fully enjoy nature. Come with your tent, camper, caravan or boat to this...
Den Oeverseweg 12
1774 NB SLOOTDORP
This brewery is located in a fortres. A unique location where you can buy, drink and learn about the beers that the Helderse...
Westoever
1785 PB DEN HELDER
Back to basic is high priority at Camping Waddenzee. It is a cozy, but especially complete campsite. Both in nature, or with...
Westerlanderweg 43
1778 KL WESTERLAND
Experience the Wadden Sea from the look out point in Den Oever. Many birds and other creatures can be spotted from here.
Havenkade 1
1779 GT Den Oever
Lekker wandelen en fietsen over het prachtige Wieringen. U kunt pauzeren op Stroe, naast het wad bij ‘de Koffiesilo’. Voor...
Stroeerweg 48
1777 NE Hippolytushoef
“I begin my three-day walking tour at Den Helder station. With a symphony of roaring engines in the background, I walk to...
"De tweede dag zie ik niets anders dan mist, weg en akkerranden. Na een uur lopen breekt de zon door de wolken en verdwijnt...
"Vanaf Van Ewijcksluis loop ik acht kilometer over de dijk langs het Amstelmeer. Links ligt een uitgestrekte watervlakte...
Deze foodroute neemt je mee langs de lekkerste waddenproducten in het oostelijk deel van Wieringen.
Deze fietsroute neemt je mee het landschap in, langs het Amstelmeer en langs de lekkerste waddenproducten in het oostelijk...
De foodwalk Westland neemt je mee het landschap in en langs de lekkerste waddenproducten in de omgeving van Westland.
De foodwalk Den Oever neemt je mee het landschap in en langs de lekkerste waddenproducten in de omgeving van Den Oever.
Deze foodroute leidt je langs de streekproducten, restaurants en andere trekplijsters op gebied van natuur en cultuur in...
