Den Helder is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the northern part of the country. It lies at the northern tip of the mainland, about 75 km (47 miles) north of Amsterdam, with Alkmaar to the south and the Wadden Sea to the north.
Location Map of Den Helder, Netherlands
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Where is Den Helder Located?
Den Helder is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the northern part of the country. It lies at the northern tip of the mainland, about 75 km (47 miles) north of Amsterdam, with Alkmaar to the south and the Wadden Sea to the north.
The city covers an area of approximately 178.83 sq km (69.05 sq mi) and has a population of around 57,000 people based on recent estimates.
Den Helder is known for its naval base and coastal setting, with key attractions including Naval Museum, Fort Kijkduin, Willemsoord, Huisduinen, Donkere Duinen, and the nearby Texel ferry terminal.
Den Helder, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Den Helder |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Region | Northern Netherlands |
| Established | 19th century (city rights in 1824) |
| Population | ~56,000 |
| Total Area | 178.83 sq km (69.05 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~310 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.9563° N, 4.7600° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 1780–1797 |
| Area Code | +31 223 |
| Major Waterways | North Sea, Marsdiep Strait |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and road; Den Helder railway station links to Amsterdam |
| Famous For | Royal Netherlands Navy base, maritime heritage |
| Top Attractions | Nationaal Reddingmuseum, Den Helder Naval Museum, Fort Kijkduin |
| Official Website |
Distance from Den Helder to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Den Helder to Amsterdam – 85 km (53 miles)
- Den Helder to Utrecht – 110 km (68 miles)
- Den Helder to Haarlem – 75 km (47 miles)
- Den Helder to The Hague – 110 km (68 miles)
- Den Helder to Rotterdam – 120 km (75 miles)
- Den Helder to Leiden – 100 km (62 miles)
- Den Helder to Delft – 115 km (71 miles)
- Den Helder to Eindhoven – 175 km (109 miles)
- Den Helder to Tilburg – 165 km (103 miles)
- Den Helder to Breda – 155 km (96 miles)
- Den Helder to Groningen – 210 km (130 miles)
- Den Helder to Zwolle – 135 km (84 miles)
- Den Helder to Arnhem – 150 km (93 miles)
- Den Helder to Nijmegen – 165 km (103 miles)
- Den Helder to Maastricht – 260 km (162 miles)
- Den Helder to Almere – 100 km (62 miles)
- Den Helder to Amersfoort – 115 km (71 miles)
- Den Helder to Apeldoorn – 135 km (84 miles)
- Den Helder to Enschede – 210 km (130 miles)
- Den Helder to Dordrecht – 130 km (81 miles)
