Helwijk
Helwijk traces its origins to Fort de Hel, which was founded in 1811. The residents are actively involved in the community life of Helwijk. There is a strong sense of community, and the town boasts a vibrant social life.
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The Energy Help Desk is coming to your door: door-to-door visits have begun
The municipality is launching a door-to-door campaign to inform residents about the insulation subsidy and the option for a free visit from…
Working Together Toward a Sustainable Future in Helwijk
On November 14, the Future Market took place at the Blokhut in Helwijk. It was an informative, lively market focused on…
Working Together to Ensure Everyone Can Participate
The Municipality of Moerdijk is committed to promoting inclusivity. This means we want everyone to be able to participate. For example…
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Helwijk traces its origins to Fort de Hel, founded in 1811. Helwijk was nothing more than a small hamlet along the Helsedijk. In 1954, the municipality of Willemstad at the time decided to establish a new village at this location because Willemstad’s historic status made expansion within the city limits impossible. The intention was for this new settlement to grow into the city of “Oranjestad” with more than 10,000 residents. However, this never happened.
The residents are actively involved in the life of Helwijk. There is a strong sense of community, and the town boasts a vibrant club scene. The community center, De Blokhut, is an important gathering place. Many clubs are based in this building. Since Helwijk’s 50th anniversary in 2004, a week-long festival featuring various activities has been held every five years.