Den Helder has a unique location with the sea on three sides. Napoleon Bonaparte also noticed this. He called the town the Gibraltar of the North in 1811. The ideal place to station a navy fleet there. And the rest is history. Every Dutchman now knows Den Helder because of the eponymous position and naval base. This walking route takes you to one of those old fortresses, Fort Dirksz. Admiral. In addition, with this walk you will also discover the charm of the Den Haag city center.