Kijkduin
Kijkduin is a dune in North Holland, Western Netherlands. Kijkduin is situated nearby to the hamlet Huisduinen, as well as near the locality Nieuw Den Helder.Places of Interest
Highlights include Atlantikwall Centrum and Lange Jaap.
Lange Jaap
Lighthouse
Photo: Gmhogervorst, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Lange Jaap, also known as Kijkduin Light or Den Helder Light, is an active lighthouse near Fort Kijkduin in Huisduinen, Netherlands. At a height of 63.5 metres it is one of the tallest "traditional lighthouses" in the world.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Den Helder and De Kooy.
Den Helder
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Den Helder is a port city in North Holland. It is the main base of the Royal Netherlands Navy and is also an important civilian port.
De Kooy
Hamlet
De Kooy is a hamlet in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Den Helder, and lies about 5 kilometers south-east of the Den Helder city centre. De Kooy is situated 7 km southeast of Kijkduin.
Julianadorp
Town
Photo: Dqfn13, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Julianadorp, is a town in North Holland, Netherlands. It is part of the municipality of Den Helder. It lies about 6 kilometres south of the town of Den Helder, north of the municipality of Schagen and west of Hollands Kroon. Julianadorp is situated 7 km south of Kijkduin.
Kijkduin
- Type: Dune
- Category: landform
- Location: North Holland, Western Netherlands, Netherlands, Benelux, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
52.95° or 52° 57′ northLongitude
4.71667° or 4° 43′ eastOpen location code
9F46WPX8+XMGeoNames ID
2752843
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Kijkduin from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Kijkduin”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Huisduinen and Nieuw Den Helder.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Strandslag Huisduinen and Donkere Duinen.
North Holland: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Amsterdam, Haarlem, Alkmaar, and Schiphol Airport.
Curious Dunes to Discover
Uncover intriguing dunes from every corner of the globe.