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 after the De Badhoeve model farm built in 1854 by Jacob Paulus Amersfoordt. He was mayor of Haarlemmermeer between 1863 and 1869. In 1936, the Haarlemmermeer city council officially proclaimed the Badhoevebuurt Badhoevedorp. Today you will find a beautiful green village in Badhoevedorp and an excellent connection to Amsterdam.
Badhoevedorp Source: Source: Badhoevedorp Village Council

Iconic farm 

In the municipality of Haarlemmermeer, every place of residence has its own iconic building by which you can recognize the place. You can recognize Badhoevedorp by a special farm. Farm Badhoevedorp is a municipal monument that dates back to the year 1860. Nowadays this building is used as a farm. At the front of the house you can discover three six-pane windows that give the farm an authentic look. Due to the special architectural style, this farm is an official monument. 

What to do in Badhoevedorp?

There is plenty to do in this friendly village! One of the annual highlights in the village is the Stratengolftoernooi that takes place in September. But of course you can do all sorts of things here all year round. For example, you can go swimming in Badhoevedorp at sports complex the Sporthoeve or cozy to children's farm De HoeveYou can also go to the village shop at local specialty stores and larger chains. Do you know spike already? At this boutique you can shop the latest fashion and get fantastic service!

In addition, you will find the vibrant Badhoevedorp Village house Badhoevedorp. Everyone is welcome here for a hot cup of coffee and a nice chat. It is a nice meeting place for local residents and the place where you can meet members of the active Village council often finds. There is also always something to do. For example, Gallery Art 2001 a beautiful space in the village hall where they show a different exhibition every 6 weeks. And you can also stop by the library in the building, because Cpunt Badhoevedorp is also located here.