Discover what there is to do in Haarlemmermeer
The special polder landscape of Haarlemmermeer is the ideal place to relax. From forests and recreational areas to endless dikes and beautiful lakes — you'll find it all here! In addition to nature, there are 31 villages and hamlets. Here you will find special monuments such as the forts of the Defense Line of Amsterdam. Discover the cozy restaurants, cafes, museums and shops. In Haarlemmermeer you never get bored!

Discover Cultural Haarlemmermeer
During the weekend of October 7 and 8, there will be plenty to do in the field of art and culture.
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Dirk Molenaar from the Kleine Vennep Estate
Active & Nature
Dirk Molenaar was born and raised in Nieuw-Vennep. To be precise: on the De Kleine Vennep farm. Dirk is a farmer in ..
Fort near Heemstede: a neighborhood park with military heritage
Arts & Culture
Fort Heemstede is part of the Defense Line of Amsterdam and is located in the village of Cruquius. Along the Ringvaart of the ..
Eight fun playgrounds in Haarlemmermeer
For kids
For children, playing outdoors is extremely important and, above all, a lot of fun. In Haarlemmermeer his many toys are ..
This is where you want to go: nice boutiques in Haarlemmermeer
Shopping
Did you know that there are many nice boutiques in the municipality? So if you are shopping for a day, don't choose ..
Eveleens Paling: love for the profession and hospitality
Food & Gastronomy
In the small village of Burgerveen you will find Eveleens Paling (by Boschypaling), run by the young couple Romy and Marco. She..
CoffeeJeep: the best coffee on wheels
Food & Gastronomy
Entrepreneur and barista Erik Ruts combines the beautiful things in life. Coffee, good conversations, nature, and a beautiful ..
SUP Center Kaag: SUP in Buitenkaag
Active & Nature Looking for a fun sporting activity in Haarlemmermeer? Get on a SUP board! The watery surroundings of Haarlem..
Five places where you can rollerblade in Haarlemmermeer
Active & Nature
Haarlemmermeer not only offers cyclists and walkers beautiful places to recreate, roller skaters can also endlessly ..
Locals
Orchid Route
The Orchid Route takes you past places in the center of Hoofddorp where in May, June and..
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C. Hoofddorp
The villages of Haarlemmermeer
Vijfhuizen: vibrant village known from EXPO Greater Amsterdam

Vijfhuizen is located between Hoofddorp and Haarlem. The only village that existed before the reclamation of the Haarlemmermeer. V..
Leimuiderbrug: discover this cozy village on the Ringvaart

Leimuiderbrug is a small village in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer, just above the village of Leimuiden. Leimuider Bridge is located..
Abbenes: special polder village in Haarlemmermeer

Abbenes is a small village between Nieuw-Vennep and Buitenkaag, located on the Hoofdvaart. The name of this polder village comes ..
Boesingheliede: a small village well known among plane spotters

Boesingheliede is a small place in the north of Haarlemmermeer. Do you want to know exactly how small this village is? Boesi..
't Kabel: picturesque village with railway house and riding school

Curious about the most picturesque spot in Haarlemmermeer? You will find it east of Nieuw-Vennep, called 't Kabe..
Rozenburg: the hotspot of North Holland for plane spotters

Near Hoofddorp, between Rijsenhout and Schiphol, you will find the village of Rozenburg in North Holland. There is also a gel..
Oude Meer: a village in Haarlemmermeer with a watery past

Just below Schiphol-East you will find Oude Meer, a hamlet with around 170 inhabitants (2021). This small village is named ..
Buitenkaag: picturesque village on the Kagerplassen

In the southernmost tip of the Haarlemmermeerpolder, on the Kagerplassen, you will find the village of Buitenkaag. This clay..
Weteringbrug: picturesque village in the south of Haarlemmermeer

The village of Weteringbrug is one of the southernmost villages of Haarlemmermeer. The village used to be called Weteringbu..
Aalsmeerderbrug: discover this green hamlet in Haarlemmermeer

Aalsmouderbrug is a hamlet in Haarlemmermeer. This beautiful place has only about 500 inhabitants and is located next to Aalsme.
Nieuw-Vennep: one of the two largest villages in Haarlemmermeer

Near Schiphol you will find Nieuw-Vennep, one of the two villages that were founded after the reclamation of the Haarlemmermee.
Burgerveen: a small village with an iconic grain silo

Burgerveen is a small village located on the Ringvaart between Nieuw-Vennep and Aalsmeer. The village owes its name to a ..
Halfweg: the iconic connection between Amsterdam and Haarlem

Just above Zwanenburg you will find Halfweg. This village in Haarlemmermeer forms a double village together with Zwanenburg. About the Rin..
Nieuwebrug: find the peace between city and village in Haarlemmermeer

You will find the village of Nieuwebrug on the Vijfhuizerdijk along the Ringvaart in Haarlemmermeer. In this small town lived..
Cruquius: discover the unique history of Haarlemmermeer here

Between Heemstede and Hoofddorp lies the beautiful village of Cruquius on the Ringvaart. This small village has about 1000 inhabitants.
De Hoek: hamlet near Hoofddorp with a popular business park

De Hoek is located close to the southeast of Hoofddorp. This small hamlet in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer used to have ..
Haarlemmerliede: discover the Fort near Penningsveer

The beautiful village of Haarlemmerliede is located on the east side of the famous city of Haarlem. This picturesque place is formed..
Spaarndam: picturesque village on the Spaarne

Right next to Haarlem is the green Spaarndam. This picturesque village was created around a dam on the spot where the river h..
Badhoevedorp: one of the four largest villages in Haarlemmermeer

With no less than 11680 inhabitants, Badhoevedorp is one of the four largest villages in Haarlemmermeer. The village is named n..
Hoofddorp: a bustling village full of culture and shopping pleasure

Just below Haarlem you will find Hoofddorp, the largest village in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer. Hoofddorp is due to its favorable l..
Nieuwe Meer: discover this green hamlet on the water

Just below Amsterdam lies Nieuwe Meer, between Badhoevedorp and Schiphol-East. This small hamlet overlooks the Amst..
Schiphol-Rijk: bustling business park at Schiphol Airport

Right next to Schiphol Airport you will find the place Schiphol-Rijk. This bustling place is named after the former village of..
Zwanenburg: cozy village on the Ringvaart

Between Haarlem and Amsterdam you will find the village of Zwanenburg. Zwanenburg was originally a twin village, together with Halfweg.
Lisserbroek: cozy village with marinas and orchards

Between Lisse and Nieuw-Vennep you will find the village of Lisserbroek. This village has about 3435 inhabitants (2021) and is named after ..
Beinsdorp: small but extremely cozy village in Haarlemmermeer

Beinsdorp is a small village between Nieuw-Vennep and Hillegom and has only around 1000 inhabitants. The name Beinsdorp i..
Rijsenhout: discover this beautiful village on the Westeinderplassen

The village of Rijsenhout is located on the Ringvaart and the Westeinderplassen. This village was called A. at the end of the fifties.
Lijnden: discover the special Gemaal de Lynden

Right next to Amsterdam-West you will find Lijnden, a small village in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer. The village is named after the G..
Penningsveer: a small hamlet on the river Liede

Penningsveer is a small village in Haarlemmermeer, just below Spaarnwoude. The village is so small that it is only 70 in..
Schiphol Airport: the main airport in the Netherlands

The main airport in the Netherlands is Schiphol Airport. The airport is also known as Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Zwaanshoek: one of the greenest centers of Haarlemmermeer

Right next to Hoofddorp you will find Zwaanshoek, a quiet and green village on the Ringvaart. A bridge connects Zwaanshoek with Ben..
Spaarnwoude: medieval village near the green recreation area

Next to Haarlem and just below Spaarndam you will find the village of Spaarnwoude - not to be confused with the recreational area of the same name.
Agenda
Ecological vegetable gardening in every season

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3 October
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Church Center De Ark, Muiderbos 36, 2134 SR Hoofddorp