Hofgeest
District of Velsen-Zuid
in Gemeente Velsen of Provincie Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.460 and 4.650 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 27' 35" and E 4° 39' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Dutch, Western Frisian
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 09:45 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:34 am and 4:29 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Netherlands in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Netherlands.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Netherlands. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Touring Hofgeest

The district Hofgeest of Velsen-Zuid in Gemeente Velsen (Provincie Noord-Holland) with it's 1,440 residents Hofgeest is a subburb located in Netherlands a little north-west of Amsterdam, the country's capital place.

Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Haarlem, Heemskerk, Heiloo, Amsterdam and The Hague. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 6°C / 43 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 87%
Air Pressure 1026 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Thursday, 5th of December 2024

7°C (44 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Moderate rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 6th of December 2024

9°C (48 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, high wind, near gale, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 7th of December 2024

7°C (45 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Moderate rain, severe gale, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel-Resort Spaarnwoude

Address
2,1 mi
Oosterbroekerweg 17
1981LR Velsen
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem

Address
6,3 mi
Toekanweg 2
2035 LC Haarlem
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Duin & Kruidberg Country Estate

Address
2,1 mi
Duin en Kruidbergerweg 60
2071LE Haarlem
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Carlton Square Hotel

Address
6,0 mi
Baan 7
2012 DB Haarlem
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


NH Heemskerk Marquette

Address
3,9 mi
Marquettelaan 34 A
1968 JT Heemskerk
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Bloemendaal

Address
4,3 mi
bloemendaalseweg 141
2061 CJ Bloemendaal
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 18:00
Weekend: 9:00 - 18:00


Hotel Lion d Or

Address
5,1 mi
Kruisweg 34-36
2011 LC Haarlem
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:59 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Haarlemmerliede De Zoete Inval

Address
5,6 mi
Haarlemmerstraatweg 183
2065 AE Haarlemmerliede en Spaarnwoude
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Amrath Grand Hotel Frans Hals

Address
5,5 mi
Damstraat 10
2011 HA HAARLEM
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 07:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


niu Dairy

Address
5,4 mi
Zijlsingel 1a
2013 DN Haarlem
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Hoogwerker van de brandweer op zijn kant oprit A22 bij Velsen-Zuid

Published: August 12, 2013
Length: 36:26 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Michel van Bergen

Video: Mizzle Media (c) 2013 http://www.michelvanbergen.nl Velsen-Zuid -- De hoogwerker van de brandweerpost Velsen is zaterdagochtend op zijn kant terecht gekomen op de oprit van de A22 naar.


Gewonden bij ongeval met vrachtwagen voor de Velsertunnel bij Velsen-Zuid

Published: January 15, 2014
Length: 00:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Michel van Bergen

Video: Mizzle Media (c) 2013 http://www.mizzlemedia.nl VELSEN-ZUID -- Op de snelweg A22 vlak voor de Velsertunnel in Velsen-Zuid heeft donderdagochtend een verkeersongeval plaatsgevonden,...


Vrachtwagenchauffeur redt te water geraakte automobilist op de Laaglandersluisweg in Velsen Zuid

Published: September 24, 2012
Length: 02:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Michel van Bergen

Video: Michel van Bergen (c) 2012 http://www.michelvanbergen.nl/2012/09/24/vrachtwagenchauffeur-redt-te-water-geraakte-automobilist/ Velsen-Zuid -- Een bestuurder van een auto heeft ...


(673) Zeer Grote Brand Velsen-Noord GRIP 2 + oefen Spoedbegeleding

Published: November 07, 2012
Length: 41:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: elflord0001

Primeur 2:00 LOT 952 Rrimeur 2:42 DB 782 oefen spoedbegeleiding 4:19 http://www.verkeersinformatiedienst.nl/Nieuws/article/VID.2012.312.06.


Politieagenten gewond bij verkeersongeval op de Parkweg in Velsen-Zuid

Published: January 06, 2014
Length: 50:29 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Michel van Bergen

Video: Mizzle Media (c) 2013 http://www.michelvanbergen.nl Velsen-Zuid -- Bij een eenzijdig ongeval in Velsen-Zuid zijn zaterdagnacht twee politieagenten gewond geraakt. Het ongeval gebeurde...


Velsertunnel langdurig afgesloten na verkeersongeval op de A22 bij Velsen-Zuid

Published: January 31, 2014
Length: 01:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Michel van Bergen

Video: Mizzle Media (c) 2014 http://www.mizzlemedia.nl Velsen-Zuid - De Velsertunnel is woensdagnacht lange tijd in beide richtingen afgesloten geweest nadat er een verkeersongeval had ...


Twee gewonden bij kop staart aanrijding op de Amsterdamseweg (N202) in Velsen Zuid

Published: February 11, 2014
Length: 19:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Michel van Bergen

Video: Mizzle Media (c) 2014 http://www.mizzlemedia.nl Velsen-Zuid -- Bij een kop-staart aanrijding in Velsen-Zuid zijn vrijdagochtend twee gewonden gevallen. Het ongeval gebeurde rond kwart...


Man gewond bij verkeersongeval op de A9 voor de Wijkertunnel bij Velsen-Zuid

Published: September 17, 2013
Length: 24:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Michel van Bergen

Video: Mizzle Media (c) 2013 http://www.michelvanbergen.nl Velsen-Zuid -- Een man is donderdagmiddag gewond geraakt bij een verkeersongeval op de A9. Rond half vier botste een personenwagen ...


1982 Kawasaki 750 Ltd Rebuild (Part 28 Engine Seals Part 1)

Published: June 26, 2014
Length: 21:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrAquabug

After a short trip to Normandy, I finally got around to start working on the leaking engine seals. (Transmission cover,primarily clutch rod and push rod) I received an engine seal package which...


Wednesday Work Around Noord Holland (10.9.13 - Day 1196)

Published: October 17, 2013
Length: 20:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AmsterdamVideo.com

Driving around the Dutch province of Noord Holland for work, visiting customers to solve their problems. Daily videos: Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Belgium & more! Longest running daily show...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

De Adriaan, Haarlem

De Adriaan is a windmill in the Netherlands that burnt down in 1932 and was rebuilt in 2002. The original windmill dates from 1779 and the mill has been a distinctive part of the skyline of Haarlem for centuries.

Located at 52.3839, 4.64278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Windmills in North Holland, Rijksmonuments in Haarlem, Museums in Haarlem, Mill museums

Amsterdamse Poort, Haarlem

The Amsterdamse Poort is an old city gate of Haarlem, Netherlands.

Located at 52.3806, 4.64667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gates in the Netherlands, 1350s architecture, Rijksmonuments in Haarlem, Buildings and structures in Haarlem

Hofje van Noblet

The Hofje van Noblet is a hofje in Haarlem, Netherlands.

Located at 52.385, 4.64222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hofjes, 1761 establishments, Rijksmonuments in Haarlem

Hofje van Staats

The Hofje van Staats is a hofje in Haarlem, Netherlands, on the Jansweg 39, close to the Haarlem railway station.

Located at 52.3861, 4.64028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hofjes, 1730s establishments, Rijksmonuments in Haarlem

Teylers Hofje

The Teylershofje is a hofje in Haarlem, Netherlands with 24 houses.

Located at 52.3819, 4.64306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hofjes, 1787 establishments, Rijksmonuments in Haarlem

Spaarndam

Spaarndam is a small village in the province of North Holland, the Netherlands, on the Spaarne and IJ rivers. The oldest part of the village, on the western side of the Spaarne, belongs to the municipality of Haarlem; the newer part on the eastern side is a part of the municipality of Haarlemmerliede en Spaarnwoude. The village is built around a dam in the river, which is also the division line of the two municipalities.

Located at 52.4167, 4.68333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former municipalities of North Holland, Populated places in North Holland, Haarlemmerliede en Spaarnwoude

Huis ter Kleef

The ruins of the Huis ter Kleef castle are located in the city gardens of Haarlem.

Located at 52.396, 4.635 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in the Netherlands, Rijksmonuments in Haarlem, Buildings and structures in Haarlem, History of Haarlem

Spaarnwoude

Spaarnwoude is a hamlet in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Haarlemmerliede en Spaarnwoude, and lies about 5 km northeast of Haarlem. The statistical area "Spaarnwoude", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 200. North of Spaarnwoude lies the Spaarnwoude recreation area, which is located in the municipalities of Velsen and Haarlemmerliede en Spaarnwoude.

Located at 52.4, 4.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in North Holland, Haarlemmerliede en Spaarnwoude

TATA Steel Stadion

TATA Steel Stadion (also known as the Schoonenberg Stadion) is the home ground of the Dutch first-division football team Telstar. It is located in Velsen-Zuid, approximately 25 kilometers west of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It was opened in 1948, with minor renovations in 1999. The stadium, with a capacity of 3,625, consists of an all-seater east stand, a small terraced south stand, and an all-seater west stand.

Located at 52.455, 4.635 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in the Netherlands, Sports venues in North Holland

Haarlem Stadion

Haarlem Stadion is a stadium in Haarlem, Netherlands, and the home stadium of the Dutch amateur football team Haarlem Kennemerland. It is located in the North of Haarlem. It was built in 1907, with renovations in 1947 and during the eighties, including the replacement of the south stand, which is an all-seater stand. Today, the stadium consists of two all-seater stands, with the east and west stands now unused since they no longer conform to the modern safety standards of today's football.

Located at 52.4103, 4.64889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in the Netherlands, Sports venues in North Holland, HFC Haarlem

HC Bloemendaal

Hockey Club Bloemendaal is a Dutch field hockey club, which was established on April 16, 1895, and is therefore one of the oldest field hockey clubs in the Netherlands. As of October 31, 2004, the Bloemendaal based club has 1.307 members. HC Bloemendaal is one of the reigning clubs in the Netherlands, with the men's team competing for the title in the highest league ("Hoofdklasse") nearly every year.

Located at 52.4111, 4.61278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dutch field hockey clubs, Sports clubs established in 1895, Sport in North Holland, Bloemendaal, 1895 establishments in the Netherlands

Schoten, Netherlands

Schoten is a former village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It was located between Haarlem and Santpoort. Schoten was a separate municipality between 1817 and 1927, when it was merged with Haarlem. The municipality consisted of the northern part of the current municipality of Haarlem, north of the old city, between the Delft and Spaarne rivers.

Located at 52.4069, 4.6425 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former municipalities of North Holland, Neighborhoods of Haarlem

Vogelenzang

Vogelenzang is a village in the municipality of Bloemendaal, North Holland, Netherlands. The village has a population of 2,260 (2004). The name "Vogelenzang" is Dutch for "bird song".

Located at 52.4, 4.61667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in North Holland

Veerplas

Veerplas is an artificial lake directly east of the Dutch city of Haarlem. It was dug in 1994, mainly for recreation purposes and forms part of the Spaarnwoude recreational area. The lake measures 450 by 400 metres. The southern shore is formed by a constructed wetland used for water purification. Large numbers of waterfowl may be found here and along the swampy eastern shore during the winter season. The local angling club has released carps into the lake.

Located at 52.3867, 4.67667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of the Netherlands, Landmarks in the Netherlands, Geography of North Holland

Het Dolhuys

Het Dolhuys is a national museum for psychiatry in Haarlem, the Netherlands. The museum was founded in 2005 in the newly renovated former old age home known as Schoterburcht, located just across the Schotersingel from the Staten Bolwerk park. The whole complex is much older than that however, having been a hospital for centuries known as the Leproos-, Pest- en Dolhuys.

Located at 52.3903, 4.63778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums established in 2005, Museums in Haarlem, Rijksmonuments in Haarlem, Medical museums, Science museums in the Netherlands, History of Haarlem

EvoSwitch

EvoSwitch is a data centre in the Waarderpolder in Haarlem. The centre hosts the Wikimedia Foundation's European hub as part of a €300,000 donation of in-kind support to the foundation. The centre boasts being carbon neutral.

Located at 52.3916, 4.6648 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Companies of the Netherlands

Janskerk, Haarlem

The Janskerk or St. John's Church is a former church in the Dutch city of Haarlem. Today it houses the North Holland Archives (Noord-Hollands archief).

Located at 52.3832, 4.63793 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Haarlem, Rijksmonuments in Haarlem

Castle Brederode

Castle Brederode, also called the Ruïns of Brederode, is located near Santpoort-Zuid. The castle was founded in the second half of the 13th century by William I van Brederode (1215–1285). William was a descendant of the lords van Teylingen, who were related to the counts of Holland. The castle formed part of the high lordship Brederode, which had been given in loan in the 13th century to the lords of Brederode by the count of Holland.

Located at 52.4253, 4.6225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in the Netherlands, Rijksmonuments in North Holland

St. Joseph Kerk, Haarlem

The St. Joseph kerk is a church dating from the 19th century on the Jansstraat in Haarlem, Netherlands. It is located across from the Janskerk (Haarlem).

Located at 52.3831, 4.63861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Haarlem, History of Haarlem, Rijksmonuments in Haarlem

IJmuider Zee- en Havenmuseum

The IJmuider Zee- en Havenmuseum is a museum located at the start of the Vissershaven in IJmuiden, the Netherlands, dedicated to promoting interest and conserving the fishing and shipping cultural heritage of IJmuiden and the North Sea Canal.

Located at 52.4574, 4.5986 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in North Holland, Industry museums in the Netherlands, Maritime museums in the Netherlands

Hoogovensmuseum

The Hoogovensmuseum is a museum located on the northern side of the North Sea Canal sluice gates at IJmuiden, in the former "buizengieterij" (pipe making factory) of Hoogovens on the Buizenweg in Velsen-Noord. It overlooks the binnenkanaal where water was pumped up to use for cooling. The former cooling bath house has been converted to an exhibition space.

Located at 52.4719, 4.62361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in North Holland, Industry museums in the Netherlands, Science museums in the Netherlands

Beeckestijn

Beeckestijn is a historical buitenplaats dating from the 18th century in a park by the same name in Velsen-Zuid, Netherlands.

Located at 52.4525, 4.65056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rijksmonuments in North Holland, Velsen-Zuid

Chapeau!

Chapeau! is a restaurant located in Bloemendaal in the Netherlands. It is a fine dining restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star in the period 2003-2011. In 2012, the restaurant was rewarded two Michelin stars. GaultMillau awarded the restaurant 16.0 out of 20 points. Present head chef is Jan Sobecky. Former head chefs that earned Michelin stars with Chapeau! were Roland Veldhuizen (2003-2005) and Jeroen Granemann (2005-2009). Chapeau! is a member of Alliance Gastronomique Néerlandaise.

Located at 52.406, 4.62331 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Restaurants in the Netherlands, Michelin Guide starred restaurants in the Netherlands, Bloemendaal, Restaurants established in 1993

Het Scheepje, Haarlem

Het Scheepje is the name of a former brewery in Haarlem on the Spaarne. It was owned for more than a century by the Dicx family, and it remained a brewery until the beginning of the 20th century. The historic contents of the old parlor were sold to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where they are on show.

Located at 52.3814, 4.64564 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Haarlem, History of Haarlem, Rijksmonuments in Haarlem

Mekog

Mekog (Maatschappij tot Exploitatie van Kooksovengas, English coke oven gas exploitation company) was a chemical company founded 1928 that manufactured fertilzer using hydrogen from coke oven gas as a feedstock. The company's facilities were located on the site of the Koninklijke Nederlandsche Hoogovens en Staalfabrieken steelworks near IJmuiden in the Netherlands.

Located at 52.4758, 4.61466 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chemical companies of the Netherlands, Fertilizer companies

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