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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 in North Holland, Netherlands, with about 60,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Julianadorp, about 8 km away.
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 theRead more
transportation link between Den Helder and the nearby Dutch Wadden island of Texel to the north.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Den Helder?
Within an hour or so of Den Helder: Texel (14 km), Afsluitdijk (41 km), Zaanse Schans (54 km), Houtribdijk (57 km).
Are there any good drives near Den Helder?
The nearest famous roads are Afsluitdijk, Houtribdijk and Brouwersdam.
Where is Den Helder?
Den Helder is in North Holland, Netherlands, about 8 km from Julianadorp.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 59,569
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Netherlands
- Region
- North Holland
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Coordinates
- 52.9599, 4.7593
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Essential numbers in Netherlands
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.
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
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 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
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