Paddling near Hoofddorp, North Holland
Hoofddorp sits in the Haarlemmermeer polder in North Holland, surrounded by a network of flat, calm waterways well suited to kayaking, canoeing, and SUP. The Ringvaart — the broad ring canal encircling the polder — is the most accessible local paddle route, while the nearby Westeinderplassen and Braassemermeer provide open-water options just a short distance away. SUP rental is available locally at the Haarlemmermeerse Bos.
Top waters to paddle near Hoofddorp
Amstel
North Holland, South Holland, Utrecht
Westeinderplassen
North Holland, South Holland
Hollandse kust (kustwater)
North Holland
Oude Rijn
South Holland, Utrecht
Nieuwe Vaart
Friesland, North Holland
Strand Zandvoort
North Holland
Vecht
North Holland, Utrecht
Markermeer
Flevoland, North Holland
Naturistenstrand Zandvoort
North Holland
Loosdrechtse Plassen
North Holland, Utrecht
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