Helder in Holland
Is the eldest of the land
Discovered in the early
Has the very nature of early.
Helder / Den Helder, a city in the
Netherlands, has grown from a fishing village into a major naval base and
port, significantly influenced by its strategic location at the tip of the
North Holland peninsula and the development of its harbor.
Helder was initially known for The
lighthouse Lange Jaap, built in 1877, the tallest cast-iron lighthouse in
Europe, standing at 63.45 meters (208.2 ft).
Today, Den Helder is a significant
naval base, home to the Royal Naval College and the Admiralty Palace. It
continues to play a vital role in Dutch shipping and maritime activities.
Early History:
Den Helder, originally a smaller
hamlet, grew as a harbor was built nearby, eventually becoming the seat of
governance instead of the older Huisduinen.
Naval Significance:
Its strategic location led to the
establishment of fortifications and the development of a major naval base, with
Den Helder becoming a home port for the Royal Navy.
Infrastructure Development:
The Noordhollands Kanaal (North
Holland Canal) was dug in the 1820s, connecting Amsterdam to Den Helder,
further boosting the city's economic role as a port.
Economic Growth:
Den Helder became an important
trading city and a major port for the Netherlands, with shipbuilding and
tourism also contributing to its economy.
The Port of Den Helder is
transitioning to a sustainable offshore logistics port for renewable energy
extraction, with infrastructure development for hydrogen hubs.
The port is developing
infrastructure for a hydrogen hub, including a blue hydrogen production
facility that captures and stores CO2 in empty gas fields under the North
Sea.
Apart from these, Den Helder in
the Netherlands, while not as famous as Amsterdam, offers unique attractions
like the Navymuseum Den Helder, the National Lifeboat Museum Dorus
Rijkers, and Fort Kijkduin.
The other attractions include:
"Hortus
Overzee": Visit this botanical garden in Den Helder.
Art and Nature project "De
Nollen": Experience this unique art and nature project.
De Helderse Vallei: This is a
center with a focus on sustainability, featuring a small city farm and a
wildlife rescue station.
Donkere Duinen: Enjoy a walk
in this nice forest.
De Kampanje, Den
Helder: Visit this theatre.
Stadsbrouwerij Helderse
Jongens: Visit this brewery.
De Nollen: Explore this park
with unique objects to enter.
Teso Ferry Port: Take a ferry
from here.
Ecomare: Visit this aquarium
on Texel, a short distance from Den Helder.
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