Tower of Tides during the Helder Licht Festival

During the Helder Licht Festival, Den Helder’s Water Tower transforms into the Tower of Tides — a mesmerizing light show full of movement and wonder.

From wrecks to wonder: life beneath the waves
The journey begins at the bottom of the sea. Here lie old shipwrecks — silent witnesses of fourteen vessels once captured by the French. What was once lost has become a living reef, taken over by corals, algae, and fish.

From coast to open sea
The voyage continues from the colorful shoreline into the quiet depths. Reefs give way to tall seaweed forests and large ocean creatures.

The colors grow darker
An invisible force pulls you upward — into another world.

Above the surface, life awakens
At the surface, movement returns. Grebes, fishing boats, and dolphins dance in a flowing rhythm. In the distance, a golden light glows — a beacon leading to the grand finale.

Light artwork by Ocubo