Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Den Helder travel guide

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You're Going to Love Den Helder

With a population of 59,569, Den Helder is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Den Helder deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Den Helder

Den Helder in July
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Den Helder in July
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Den Helder in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Den Helder, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Den Helder

Plane

Although Den Helder doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 45 miles from Den Helder. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, ITA Airways, airBaltic and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Den Helder from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Den Helder, followed by Train. The train journey from Den Helder to Eindhoven takes 1h 20m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £27 for a 1h 37m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Den Helder is the busiest station in Den Helder. Another popular train station is Den Helder Zuid, located 1.9 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Den Helder is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 41 miles from Den Helder. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Den Helder, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Nederlandse Spoorwegen. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Den Helder takes 60 miles and will cost you around £7. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 85 miles.

Plane

Although Den Helder doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 45 miles from Den Helder. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, ITA Airways, airBaltic and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Den Helder from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Den Helder, followed by Train. The train journey from Den Helder to Eindhoven takes 1h 20m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £27 for a 1h 37m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Den Helder is the busiest station in Den Helder. Another popular train station is Den Helder Zuid, located 1.9 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Den Helder is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 41 miles from Den Helder. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Den Helder, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Nederlandse Spoorwegen. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Den Helder takes 60 miles and will cost you around £7. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 85 miles.

Airports near Den Helder

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
GRQGroningen Eelde
RTMRotterdam The Hague

Airlines serving Den Helder

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Den Helder

Most booked hotels in Den Helder

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B & B Hotel The Baron Crown
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£153+
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Forest Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Hotel Lands End
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Hotel Wienerhof
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£113+
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Hotel Den Helder
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£131+
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Hiring a car in Den Helder

Expect to pay £1.56 per litre in Den Helder (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.71 and £24.94.

Expect to pay £1.56 per litre in Den Helder (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.71 and £24.94.

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