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Haarlem Grote Markt
A handsome historic square dominated by the towering St-Bavo church where Mozart once played the great organ.
9 km · about 20 min drive
North Holland, Netherlands · Europe
Hoofddorp works well as a base: 10 minutes from Zwaanshoek, 9km from Haarlem Grote Markt.
Hoofddorp is a city located in North Holland, Netherlands. With a population of 132,734, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Hoofddorp sits in Netherlands, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hoofddorp to your route.
Hoofddorp (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦoːvdɔr(ə)p]; lit. 'Main Village') is the main town of the municipality of Haarlemmermeer, in the province of North Holland, the Netherlands. In 2021, the population was 77,885. The town was founded in 1853, immediately after the Haarlemmermeer had been drained.
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Hoofddorp is located in North Holland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 52.3025 latitude, 4.6889 longitude.
Hoofddorp has a population of approximately 132,734 people, making it a city in Netherlands.
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A handsome historic square dominated by the towering St-Bavo church where Mozart once played the great organ.
9 km · about 20 min drive
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The world's largest flower garden, displaying roughly seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths each spring.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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The world's largest collection of Van Gogh's works with over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 700 letters in Amsterdam.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Dutch seaside circuit with banked corners, revived for modern F1
14 km · about 25 min drive
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The Netherlands' national museum showcasing 800 years of Dutch art and history, including Rembrandt's The Night Watch.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Historic heart of Amsterdam flanked by the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk, and the National Monument.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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Imposing 17th-century palace on Dam Square built during the Dutch Golden Age, still used for royal functions.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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The preserved hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II, a powerful memorial to the Holocaust.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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