Willemsoord, Den Helder

Name: Willemsoord
Address: Den Helder, Netherlands

#4 among attractions in Den Helder

Museum, Maritime museum

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Facts and practical information

Willemsoord is a large former Naval base of the Royal Netherlands Navy in Den Helder. It is now connected to the city center of Den Helder, and focuses on entertainment and tourism. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°57'39"N, 4°46'19"E

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Den Helder Netherlands

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Willemsoord – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Marinemuseum, Schouwburg De Kampanje, HNLMS Schorpioen, Willemsoord Dry Dock I.

~1060 ftN
Military museum, Museum, Specialty museum
Marinemuseum, Den Helder
6 min walk • The Dutch Navy Museum is a naval museum in Den Helder, Netherlands. The museum is dedicated to the history of the Koninklijke Marine.
~1020 ftSW
52°57'31"N • 4°46'10"E
Schouwburg De Kampanje, Den Helder
5 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
~590 ftN
Museum
HNLMS Schorpioen, Den Helder
3 min walk • 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 guns, and a heavy armor. The hull had an armor plated belt of 15 cm and the gun turret, housing the two guns, had almost 30 cm of armor.
~610 ftW
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Willemsoord Dry Dock I, Den Helder
3 min walk • Willemsoord Dry Dock I is a historic dry dock in Willemsoord, Den Helder, Netherlands. It was constructed from 1813 till 1822, under the direction of Jan Blanken, and was part of the former Rijkswerf Willemsoord.

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Which popular attractions are close to Willemsoord?

Nearby attractions include HNLMS Schorpioen, Den Helder (3 min walk), Willemsoord Dry Dock I, Den Helder (3 min walk), Schouwburg De Kampanje, Den Helder (5 min walk), Marinemuseum, Den Helder (6 min walk).