Walk around Buitenschot

6,6 km
Old Town Hall at the Hoofdweg Oostzijde 675 in Hoofddorp
Fancy a walk through Buitenschot and Hoofddorp center? This beautiful walking route takes you through the special land art park Buitenschot and a part through the center of Hoofddorp.
Mill the Firstling

Buitenschot was built with the special purpose of reducing noise nuisance from aircraft taking off from Schiphol. In addition, it is a special area to walk through. Discover the specially designed landscape during this nice detour! 

Starting point

The walking route starts at the Oude Raadhuis at Hoofdweg Oostzijde 675 in Hoofddorp. 

1 Mill the Firstling

Behind the Old Town Hall you see Mill the Firstling lie. This mill is a historical monument in Hoofddorp – and it is still in operation! You can also buy freshly ground flour here, directly from the miller. The mill has a special history. In 1977 it was moved from the center of Hoofddorp to the current location at the Fort near Hoofddorp on the Hoofdvaart. It was a unique move, for a monument weighing no less than 100.000 kilos! 

Molen de Eersteling with a green tractor and cart in the foreground

2 Fort near Hoofddorp

You will find it near Molen de Eersteling Fortress of Hoofddorp. There is much to experience at this unique location. For example, you can attend all kinds of theater performances and concerts in the open-air theater and view exhibitions in the beautiful monumental building. You can also enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner at restaurant Fort NOXX. 

Fortress of Hoofddorp

End point

The route continues via the Geniedijk to the IJweg and a part through Buitenschot, after which you walk back into Hoofddorp. The route ends where you started, at the Oude Raadhuis. Have you been inspired to walk this inspiring walking route? Then quickly view the entire route via the link below! 

More about the starting point

Starting point route
Old Town Hall
Main road East side 675
2131 BC Hoofddorp
The Netherlands