Eating and Cycling in Haarlemmermeer

Hop on your bike and discover Haarlemmermeer with Happen en Trappen. This is a route that combines cycling and delicious food. You stop at 5 restaurants. At each stop, you receive a dish. This way, you eat a full meal while cycling.

The package costs €47,95 per person. It is also intended to bring more visitors to restaurants during quiet hours.

Source: Jur Engelchor

What you get along the way

During the route, you will enjoy:

Coffee and cake at The Fruit Shed op Estate De Olmenhorst
A starter with Teahouse Cruquius
Soup at Dad's Beach House
A main course with Fort NOXX
A dessert with The Venneper Lodge

Start at De Olmenhorst

De Olmenhorst Estate is a green area of 31 hectares. It features apple and pear trees and old buildings. The estate has existed for more than 170 years. It is a quiet and green place to start the route. From here, you cycle towards the Ringvaart. This is a major waterway that surrounds Haarlemmermeer. The Ringvaart was dug by hand in 1845. This canal drained the area, creating the polder we know today.

Special places along the way

Along the way, you will pass beautiful and interesting places. For example, you will see the De Cruquius Pumping Station. This is an old steam pumping station that helped drain the Haarlemmermeer. It is now a museum where you can learn more about this history. You will also cycle along the Amsterdam Defence Line. This is an old defence line around Amsterdam. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will eat your main course in one of the forts. That makes it extra special.

Plane spotting

Because Schiphol is nearby, you sometimes see planes up close. The Polderbaan is a well-known spot to watch planes. You can stop here for a moment to watch landing and departing aircraft.

A fun day out

This route shows you a lot of Haarlemmermeer. You cycle through green landscapes, past historical sites and charming villages. Along the way, you enjoy food at five different locations. A day full of cycling, eating, and new impressions. Book via the Happen en Trappen website.