Orchid Route

2,1 km
Cpunt Hoofddorp
The Orchid Route takes you past places in the center of Hoofddorp where orchids bloom in May, June and July. When you think of orchids, you quickly think of tropical areas, but these wild species also occur in our fully built-up Netherlands.
Orchids in the wild in Hoofddorp

In the tropics they grow high in the trees, but with us just on the ground. Some parts of Haarlemmermeer turn out to be a perfect breeding ground for orchids. Discover these beautiful flowers in the spring months during this beautiful walking tour! 
 

Starting point

The walking route starts at Theater van C. on Raadhuisplein in Hoofddorp. 

1 Fortress of Hoofddorp

You can do it a bit before the Raadhuisplein Fortress of Hoofddorp see lying. This unique location is definitely worth a visit. For example, you can attend theater performances and concerts in the open-air theater. There are also always exhibitions in this beautiful monumental building. You can also enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner at restaurant Fort NOXX.

Fortress of Hoofddorp

2 Kinepolis Hoofddorp

Further in Hoofddorp you will also find a beautiful cinema! Kinepolis Hoofddorp has modern halls with more than 1000 comfortable seats. The film offer is very wide. Not sure which movie you want to see? The staff here is always ready to help you choose the right movie for your movie outing. 
 

Front cinema Kinepolis

3 The Farm Kitchen

Near Kinepolis you will find The Farm Kitchen, a lunch restaurant next to Hoofddorp station. As the name suggests, the ingredients in this restaurant come directly from the farmer. The restaurant was set up by Chef Jonathan Karpathios. For years he had been the driving force behind Vork & Mes in Hoofddorp. Five days a week you can have lunch in the beautiful Feng Shui interior. Lunch at The Farm Kitchen is the ideal way to refuel some energy for the last part of your walk! 

Healthy wraps in stock from the Farm Kitchen

End point

The route ends at the Rijnlanderweg in Hoofddorp. Do you feel like walking this colorful walking route? Then quickly view the entire route via the link below! 

More about the starting point

Starting point route
Theater of C.
Town Hall Square 3
2132 TZ Hoofddorp
The Netherlands