Groote Kaap

#151 among destinations in the Netherlands

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Groote Kaap is a round steel lighthouse painted red with a white light casing on the North Sea coast in the dunes near Julianadorp by the sea, in the municipality of Schagen. The construction of the tower was completed in 1966. The tower was replaced in 1985. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°52'51"N, 4°42'53"E

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23 DuinwegNoord-HollandNetherlands

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Groote Kaap – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lange Jaap, Landgoed Hoenderdaell, Willemsoord, Schouwburg De Kampanje.

5.2 miN
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Lange Jaap, Den Helder
132 min walk • Lange Jaap, also known as Kijkduin Light or Den Helder Light, is an active lighthouse near Fort Kijkduin in Huisduinen, Netherlands. At a height of 63.5 metres it is one of the tallest "traditional lighthouses" in the world.
5.6 miE
52°51'55"N • 4°50'50"E
Landgoed Hoenderdaell
144 min walk • Outdoor activities, Aquarium, Park
6 miNE
Museum, Maritime museum
Willemsoord, Den Helder
154 min walk • 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.
5.8 miNE
52°57'31"N • 4°46'10"E
Schouwburg De Kampanje, Den Helder
149 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
4.8 miN
52°57'3"N • 4°43'19"E
Fort Kijkduin Huisduinen, Den Helder
124 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
3.7 miN
52°56'1"N • 4°43'59"E
Stichting "De Helderse Vallei", Den Helder
95 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park, Park
6 miN
Neighbourhood
Willemsoord Dry Dock I, Den Helder
153 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.