Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Den Helder, Netherlands

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 2.9 km
Ascend 13 m
Descend 13 m

Experience Den Helder in Netherlands in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Sight 1: Fort Erfprins

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Fort Erfprins is a nineteenth-century fort west of the Dutch city of Den Helder. With an area of 49 ha. Hereditary Prince is the largest fortress in the Netherlands. The fort was designated a national monument in June 1973.

Wikipedia: Fort Erfprins (NL), Website

1160 meters / 14 minutes

Sight 2: Nationaal Monument voor het Nederlands Reddingwezen

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The National Monument to Rescue is a memorial on the Heroes of the Sea Square in the Dutch city of Den Helder. The monument consists of a needle with carillon and around it a park with a bust of Prince Henry. It was designed by P.L. Kramer, parts were made by Th.A. Vos, J.C. Schultsz and G.J. van der Veen. The needle and the sculptures are in the style of the Amsterdam School.

Wikipedia: Monument voor het Reddingswezen (NL)

1514 meters / 18 minutes

Sight 3: Marinemuseum

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The Dutch Navy Museum is a naval museum in Den Helder, Netherlands.

Wikipedia: Dutch Navy Museum (EN), Website

173 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: HNLMS Schorpioen

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HNLMS Schorpioen

HNLMS Schorpioen is a Schorpioen-class monitor built in France for the Royal Netherlands Navy in the 1860s. These new ships were equipped with heavy rifled 23 cm (9 in) guns, and a heavy armor. The hull had an armor plated belt of 15 cm (6 in) and the gun turret, housing the two guns, had almost 30 cm (12 in) of armor.

Wikipedia: HNLMS Schorpioen (EN)

58 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 5: HNLMS Abraham Crijnssen

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HNLMS Abraham Crijnssen

HNLMS Abraham Crijnssen is a Jan van Amstel-class minesweeper of the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNN).

Wikipedia: HNLMS Abraham Crijnssen (1936) (EN)

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