Meet Chris the Sperm Whale at Fort Kijkduin. Visit his 11-meter-long skeleton and uncover the story behind his stranding as well as the history of whaling in Huisduinen.
Meet Chris the Sperm Whale: the impressive 11-meter-long skeleton of a stranded whale, on display at Fort Kijkduin.
In 1997, Chris was stranded on the beach of Wassenaar. Since then, his skeleton has found a permanent place in Fort Kijkduin, where visitors of all ages marvel at his size and history.
In addition to the skeleton, you can also discover the history of whaling in Huisduinen. How did these giant creatures live? And what role did whaling play in the region? You will learn all of this in this special exhibition.