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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
Restaurant Fort Kijkduin2009-10-15
Located in Den Helder, North Holland, North Holland, Netherlands
Restaurant Fort Kijkduin in Den Helder is a restaurant in a unique place, why not get married in a vault, why not have your party or celebration in a genuine fort commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte - there's history here and great food and even themed evenings. And it's not just about the food and the fort, there are stunning sea views, the sandbank Razende Bol, the island of Texel and the natural preserve Graf heartedness Dunes all within view. The rooms can be combined to accommodate 900 people if need be, it's the place, it's Restaurant Fort Kijkduin in Den Helder.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
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
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
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 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
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
Restaurant @ Fore2009-10-15
Located in Den Helder, North Holland, North Holland, Netherlands
Restaurant @ Fore is located at the Golfclub Ooghduyne in Den Helder and is a great venue for weddings, business meetings, staff parties and other festivities. The focus is primarily on the golfer though and great food and top organic wines surprise and delight not forgetting the views over the wave pool from the terrace. The lunch menu is served from 12:00 until 16:30, dinner starts from 17:30 and as the saying goes - Eat, Meet and Greet @ Fore! READ MORE
Forest Hotel2009-10-14
Located in Den Helder, North Holland, North Holland, Netherlands
The Forest Hotel located in the centre of Den Helder provides a high level of comfort and service with 25 furnished rooms and an in-house bar/bistro that provides an a la carte service with delicious fish and meat specialties. Situated within 2 kms of the beach and close to museums and shopping and theatres and the Texel ferry the Forest Hotel in Den Helder is convenient and the perfect place to stay for exploring North Holland.READ MORE