5 days in Hoofddorp Itinerary

Hoofddorp is the main town of the Haarlemmermeer municipality in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands. Get out of town with these interesting Hoofddorp side-trips: Kasteel de Haar (in Haarzuilens), Zaanse Schans (in Zaandam) and Hortus botanicus Leiden (in Leiden). There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of Grote Markt, see the interesting displays at Teylers Museum, browse the eclectic array of goods at Weekmarkt Hoofddorp Centrum, and pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Saint Bavo.

To find photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Hoofddorp day trip planning tool.

If you are flying in from Egypt, the closest major aiports are Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Eindhoven Airport and Eelde Airport. In September in Hoofddorp, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 13°C at night.