Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Huis aan zee
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House by the sea
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 2, 2026
1. Huis aan zee / House by the sea Marker
In 1954 verrijst tegen de dijk de marinekantine 't Huys Tijdverdrijf, een recreatiecentrum voor marinemensen. In de kantine, genoemd naar een schip van Michiel de Ruyter, kan men met uitzicht op het Marsdiep biljarten, darten of de krant lezen. Burgers mogen er officieel niet komen, maar tijdens dansavonden met livemuziek draait het er vaak op uit dat Helderse jongemannen jaloers voor de deur staan terwijl hun geliefden met de marinemannen dansen. In 1998 wordt 't Huys Tijdverdrijf gesloopt. Nu zijn er plannen om de dijk te versterken en te bebouwen met woningen die de zee met de stad verbinden.
Navy canteen 't Huys Tijdverdrijf, or the house pastime, a recreation centre for navy personnel, was built against the dike in 1954. In the canteen, named after one of Michiel de Ruyter's ships, one could play billiards or darts with a view of the Marsdiep or read the newspaper. Officially, civilians were not allowed in, but during dance evenings with live music, it often happened that the young men of Den Helder waited jealously outside the door while their
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(Marker Number 9.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.
Location. 52° 57.812′ N, 4° 45.617′ E. Marker is in Den Helder, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is at the intersection of Kanaalweg and Koningsplein, on the left when traveling east on Kanaalweg. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kanaalweg 141, Den Helder, Noord-Holland 1781 KX, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: RAF North Coates Strike Wing Memorial (Vliegers Monument) (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Leo Pinkhof (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Monument voor de Bombardementslachtoffers / Bombardment Victims Memorial (approx. 2 kilometers away); Algemene begraafplaats Den Helder / Den Helder General Cemetery (approx. 2 kilometers away); Batterij Begraafplaats / Battery Cemetery (approx. 2.1 kilometers away); Monument Joodse Begraafplaats / Jewish Cemetery Memorial (approx. 2.2 kilometers away); Monument De Walvis / Huisduinen Whaling Memorial
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 2, 2026
2. Huis aan zee / House by the sea Marker - wide view
June 2, 2026
3. Marker photo: 't Huys Tijdverdrijf
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on June 26, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
