Tour Zoetermeer

Nature lovers can indulge themselves in Zoetermeer. The city is located on the edge of the Green Heart and is therefore an excellent base for trips into nature. On the edges there are forests and city parks where hikers and outdoor sports enthusiasts can always find something to their liking.

The Bentwoud forms a green border of Zoetermeer. It is a new nature reserve that is in full development. In 2000, the first trees for this forest were planted and the wetlands were established. A special forest is slowly emerging here where visitors can stroll around and spot birds. The public golf course and the children's tree forest, a symbol of new life, are definitely worth a visit.

The Land of Wijk en Wouden shows the beautiful polder landscape. Explore this area on foot, by bike or by boat and don't forget to stop at one of the many farm shops to enjoy homemade cheese or farm ice cream.
The Bentwoud is another green border of Zoetermeer. It is a new nature reserve that is in full development. In 2000, the first trees for this forest were planted and the wetlands were established. A special forest is slowly emerging here where visitors can stroll around and spot birds. The public golf course and the children's tree forest, a symbol of new life, are definitely worth a visit.

A few tips

Farm't Geertje
You will find Farm't Geertje in the middle of the Land of Wijk en Wouden. There is a lot to experience on this organic livestock farm. Children can take a pony ride or bottle-feed goats. In the store you can find homemade dairy products and other regional products. Address: Geerweg 7, Zoeterwoude. Opening hours: Mon to Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm.

Zoetermeer City Museum
This small and lively museum is located in the heart of the historic village center of Zoetermeer. It has a varied program of activities.
Address: Dorpsstraat 7, Zoetermeer. Opening hours: Tues to Fri 10am-4pm, Sat and Sun 1pm-5pm.

Country shop & gift shop
At Landwinkel Sonneveld & Schenkerij De Boomgaard, on the edge of the Bentwoud, you can quietly enjoy a cup of coffee with home-baked apple pie or a glass of pure juice. In the autumn you can pick apples yourself. Address: Diversion road 2, Benthuizen. Opening hours: Schenkerij De Boomgaard: May 1 to Nov. 1: Thu to Sat 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Landwinkel Sonneveld: Thu and Fri 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Sat 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM.

Buytenpark
The panoramic point on the highest hill in the Buytenpark provides a beautiful view over the polders. The park is an excellent starting point for enthusiasts of sporting activities. Here you will find SnowWorld, Ayersrock Climbing Center and a mountain bike trail. An exciting GPS treasure hunt (geocache)'Vicky missing\\\' has been set out for hikers. GPS devices can be rented at SnowWorld and Ayersrock.

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