In the area

Campsite Polderflora is located in the Green Heart of Holland with many interesting sights. Walking, cycling, by train or by car. Nearby surprising nature reserves, but also a short drive away from historical cities like Leiden, Gouda, Delft and The Hague.

Cycling

Be surprised by the beauty of the Green Heart, get on your bike and start your route directly from the campsite

Can’t wait to plan your cycling routes? Then take a look at the following website of the Tourist Information:

Cycling Planner Green Heart

If you are not able to bring your own bikes, you can rent a bike at the Railway station in Alphen aan den Rijn, at approx 2,5km from our campsite.

Walking

Take a nice walk in the area!

some suggestions;

Zaanse Rietveld route

Molenviergang- route

Spookverlaatroute

Nature

Below we mention the most beautiful nature reserves in our area:

Natuurgebied Zaans Rietveld – at 500m
Project IJsvogel - right next to the campsite
Spookverlaat - Hazerswoude (4 km)
Park Zegersloot - Alphen aan den Rijn (7 km)
Natuurgebied Bentwoud - Benthuizen (11 km)
Nieuwkoopse Plassen - Nieuwkoop

"Staying overnight in the Randstad."

Sights

Not only the famous Holland must-sees are worth a visit, there are also many attractions around the corner. You can all reach them easily by bike. For more information you can click on the name of the attraction or museum.

Historical park Archeon – Alphen aan den Rijn
Bird Zoo Avifauna – Alphen aan den Rijn
Museum of plants nursery - Boskoop
Tea Garden t Woutje - Hazerswoude

Experience Holland: famous must-sees:

Keukenhof Holland – Lisse (30km)
Corpus Experience – Oegstgeest (21km)
Kinderdijk Molens – Kinderdijk (54km)
Madurodam - Den Haag (33km)
Beach of Noordwijk (30km)
Amsterdam – (49km)
Rotterdam (37km)

Citytrips

Polderflora is located very centrally in the west of Holland. Therefore it is a comfortable haven to explore the most interesting cities in the ‘Randstad’. We have listed some city-highlights for you which are within easy reach. Click on the name of the city and you will be directed to the corresponding tourist information-website.

* Leiden (15km) ‘city of discoveries’
This beautiful old city has a lot to offer and can be reached by bike, train or car. With its many terraces and restaurants, Leiden is a lively city. Enjoy the historical buildings and let a guide take you back in time while telling you all about the history of the city. If the weather is not so nice, visit one of the 13 museums that are worth visiting.

* Gouda ( 14km) ‘say cheese’
Gouda is just a small city but full of Dutch history. Visit the cheesemarket or see the famous stained Glass of the Sint-Jans church.

* Delft (35km) ‘city of Delft Blue’
Famous for its Delft blue, city of painter Vermeer and where many members of the Royal Family married and got buried.

* The Hague (31km) ‘royal city by the sea’
The Hague is the city where the political heart of Holland beats, where the King of the Netherlands has his office in his working-palace and where you can find yourself a giant in Madurodam, a small country’s highlights. The Hague is easy to reach by car and by public transport. On the Park&Ride areas on the outskirt of the city you can park safely and cheap and get a ticket for public transport for free! A excellent way to explore this interesting city.

Links

Touristic info

Het Groene Hart van Holland

Visit Nieuwkoop

Visit Woerden