Vakantie in Nederland aan het IJsselmeer vlakbij Den Helder.

OThe poor coastal-livers used to be know for their plundering of stranded ships. But since last century they have built up a new reputation as "blue knights"; the life-saviours who, with their boats, defied nature's force. The Reddingmuseum shows the growth of a Life-saving organisation. Fort Kijkduin The most exciting fort of Holland The French emperor Napoleon gave after visiting the Huisduinen the charge to build fort Kijkduin. Why he did it and what happened to this place after Napoleon visited it, you'll find out in Fort Kijkduin. Besides guided tours, Whaleworld en the Northsea-aquarium there's al lot to experience in one of the nicest areas along the Northsea-coast. Secret underground passages. In Fort Kijkduin you'll find the history concerning the "Essay of Den Helder", and especially Fort Kijkduin. In former times 700 soldiers were based in the fort. During a guided tour you'll get all the answers on Your questions en you'll be guided through the underground passages of the fort. The Northsea. In the Northsea-aquarium you can walk between the fishes. In ten or more basins, with in total almost 500.000 litres of seawater, you can discover how many different sorts of animals live in this sea. From jellyfish to herring, from shrimp to crab.