Discover Roelofarendsveen: Polders, Mills and Tulips

Roelofarendsveen combines polder landscapes, waterways and local heritage with a variety of ways to explore the area. For your search for a holiday rental in Roelofarendsveen, this provides a clear starting point: you can combine cultural and architectural history with walks, cycling tours, a tulip route and regional products.

Mills and water tower as defining landmarks

The Veendermolen is a round brick polder mill of the Veenderpolder on the northern side of the Wijde Aa. In 1934, it was rebuilt on a stone base dating from 1830. The water tower also represents the history of the area: it is a municipal monument and an important testimony to the industrial heritage. At 31.5 metres high, it is visible from the surrounding area. Since 1986, four red tulips on the water tower have symbolised its connection with tulip cultivation in Roelofarendsveen. The Googermolen was thoroughly restored in the 1990s.

Places of remembrance in Roelofarendsveen

The war memorial in Roelofarendsveen was erected as a memorial to resistance and oppression. It is located in Noordhoek, next to the intersection of Stationsstraat and Westeinde. In addition to the Second World War, the memorial area also covers the period from 1840 to 1940. This specific place of remembrance adds another historical dimension to the mills and the water tower.

On foot, by bike or along the tulip route

The two-hour tulip route leads through the Veense polder landscape. Information boards present local stories, interesting facts, information and anecdotes. The route runs from Braassemermeer through a historic lock into the polders of Roelofarendsveen; passing through the lock is a special experience. For a longer exploration, the 15-kilometre walking route “Veenmeermin blijf je?” is available. Using five photo panels, it presents evidence found for the Veenmeermin and the historical stories behind it. The route was established by Stichting Tulpenroute.

The landscape also offers a distinctive setting for a cycling tour. The Molens- en plassenroute leads through the rural area between Braassemermeer and the Kagerplassen. It can be extended via Oud Ade, Kaag Island and Buitenkaag. The different route lengths and themes help you plan an outing that suits your preferred daily rhythm.

Regional products from the polder landscape

Some of the best-known products from this polder landscape include Groffies, meaning small cucumbers, pea pods and strawberries. In the Veens dialect, strawberries are pronounced “aarubeijen”. Alongside its mills, waterways and tulips, this local expression and the agricultural products give the landscape a culinary dimension as well.

When choosing a holiday rental in Roelofarendsveen, you can weigh up culture-focused days featuring mills, the water tower and the war memorial against active excursions on walking, cycling or tulip routes. This allows you to choose accommodation based on the type of trip you prefer: historic landmarks, polder landscapes, experiences on the water or regional highlights.

More destinations for planning your trip: Rijpwetering, Kaag, Woubrugge, Hoogmade.

For the higher-level travel overview: Kaag En Braassem.