• Hellevoetsluis: Naval heritage, vital canals and shopping by the water

    Hellevoetsluis: Naval heritage, vital canals and shopping by the water

    Hellevoetsluis has a long and proud history as a formidable Dutch naval stronghold. Originally founded as a small harbor for the nearby town of Nieuwenhoorn, its location on the Haringvliet made it strategically invaluable. By the 17th century, the Dutch Navy transformed the town into a major war port. Read more