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Fortcafé

Take a seat on the most beautiful terrace in Den Helder. At the Fort Café, enjoy coffee and a view of the sea, dunes, and Texel – both historic and relaxing at the same time.

Enjoy the most beautiful seaside terrace at the Fort Café!

With a view of the Grafelijkheid Dunes, the North Sea, the Wadden Sea, the sandbank Razende Bol, and Texel, this is the perfect place to relax.

Thanks to the 270-degree panoramic view, you can enjoy a stunning vista, once known as the ‘strategic overview.’ From this spot, soldiers protected the hinterland and Huisduinen from attacks by sea.

Highlights of the Fortcafé

  • Unique terrace with a panoramic view of the dunes and sea
  • Choose from a variety of coffees, teas, soft drinks, and freshly made sandwiches
  • Free access, even without an entrance ticket to Fort Kijkduin
  • Perfect for a cozy moment with friends, colleagues, or family

     

    On sunny days, enjoy sitting outside, but even inside, you can still enjoy the same phenomenal view. The Fortcafé closes daily at 16:30.

A place full of history, nature, and adventure for every occasion.

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