Wandelnetwerk Noord-Holland

Floriande in Hoofddorp is an archipelago built between 2000 and 2008 and is also the Haarlemmermeer district’s largest Vinex (housing development programme) neighbourhood. Characteristic of the neighbourhood is the rich variety of architecture, residential concepts and use of materials. The islands are not directly connected to each other and all have their own character. Thanks to the canals, the distinction according to income and wealth is quite complete. Social facilities such as schools and shops are located outside the islands.

• The Island Route (purple) leads to the green region of Boseilanden with its water, forest and even some hills on the western edge of Hoofddorp. Along the way you will also visit two built-up islands. On the wealthy Goeree-Overflakkee you will see a colourful collection of privately-owned dream homes right next to each other, from a thatched farmhouse, mayor's house or Italian palazzo to cutting-edge modern villas. The residents can meet each other on 'the green gangway' between Statendam and Brouwersdam.
• The Pioneer Route (yellow) leads through the newer neighbourhoods of the Floriande district in Hoofddorp and through the Boseilanden park landscape and the brushland in PARK21, the green area that will reach as far as Nieuw-Vennep. In other words, a pioneering land.
• The Floriande East Route (blue) in Hoofddorp goes over the Altenapad and seeks out the sporty and adventurous sides of the Toolenburgerplas lake and PARK21 where swimmers, divers, surfers, climbers, walkers and nature lovers can all enjoy themselves.