Marsdiep
The Marsdiep is a deep tide race between Den Helder and Texel in the Netherlands, and running southwards between sandbanks. That gap connects the North Sea and the Waddenzee.
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.- Type: Marine channel
- Description: strait
- Also known as: “Marsdiep (zeegat)”
Places of Interest
Highlights: HNLMS Abraham Crijnssen and Dutch Navy Museum.
HNLMS Abraham Crijnssen
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Den Helder railway station
Railway station
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Den Helder and ‘t Horntje.
Den Hoorn
Village
Den Hoorn is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. Den Hoorn is situated 5 km north of Marsdiep.
Marsdiep
- Categories: strait and body of water
- Location: North Holland, Western Netherlands, Netherlands, Benelux, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
52.97641° or 52° 58′ 35″ north
Longitude
4.74312° or 4° 44′ 35″ east
Open location code
9F46XPGV+H6
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Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Russian—“Marsdiep” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Den Helder and De Hors.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Kaap Hoofd and Onrust.
North Holland: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Amsterdam and Haarlem.
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