Bloemendaal Facts for Kids

For other uses, see Bloemendaal (disambiguation).

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Bloemendaal

Bloemendaal Town Hall

Flag	Coat of arms

Location in North Holland

Government

• Body

Municipal council

Area

• Total

45.18 km² (17.44 sq mi)

• Land

39.73 km² (15.34 sq mi)

• Water

5.45 km² (2.10 sq mi)

Elevation

12 m (39 ft)

Population

(May 2014)

• Total

22,242

• Density

560/km² (1,500/sq mi)

Demonym(s)

Bloemendaler

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Postcode

2050–2061, 2110–2121

Area code

023

Bloemendaal is a town and a group of villages in the western Netherlands. It is located in the province of North Holland, right next to the city of Haarlem. Bloemendaal is known for being one of the wealthiest places in the Netherlands. It is also very close to the North Sea.

In 2015, there were some challenges with the local government in Bloemendaal. The King's Commissioner, Johan Remkes, stepped in to help. He said the problems needed to be fixed quickly. Because of this, Bernt Schneiders, who was the mayor of Haarlem, became the temporary mayor of Bloemendaal.

What Towns Make Up Bloemendaal?
Getting Around: Trains in Bloemendaal
Sports and Fun in Bloemendaal
Thijsse's Hof: A Special Garden
Famous People from Bloemendaal
- Sports Stars from Bloemendaal
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What Towns Make Up Bloemendaal?

The municipality of Bloemendaal includes several smaller towns and villages. These are like different neighborhoods or communities within the larger area.

Bennebroek
Bloemendaal
Aerdenhout
Bloemendaal aan Zee
Overveen
Vogelenzang

Map of the Bloemendaal area in February 2024.
A street view in Bloemendaal.
A street in Overveen.

Getting Around: Trains in Bloemendaal

Station Overveen

Bloemendaal has two train stations for easy travel. These are the Bloemendaal station and the Overveen station. Both stations are served by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), which is the main Dutch railway company. The trains that stop here are called Sprinters, which are regional services.

Sports and Fun in Bloemendaal

Bloemendaal is home to a very famous field hockey club called HC Bloemendaal. This club is one of the best in the country. Their men's team often competes for the Dutch Hoofdklasse title. The Hoofdklasse is the top league for field hockey in the Netherlands.

Thijsse's Hof: A Special Garden

In 1925, a unique garden called Thijsse's Hof was created. This garden was the very first wildlife garden in the Netherlands. It was a special gift to a famous Dutch naturalist named Jac. P. Thijsse for his 60th birthday. This special garden still exists today and is a great place to see local plants and animals.

Famous People from Bloemendaal

Many interesting people have come from Bloemendaal or lived there. Here are a few:

Bertha Frensel Wegener (1874–1953) was a composer and music teacher.
Frederick Koolhoven (1886–1946) designed airplanes in Britain and the Netherlands.
Leo Brongersma (1907–1994) was a zoologist who studied reptiles and amphibians.
Johan Benders (1907–1943) was a teacher.
Hendrik Van Riessen (1911–2000) was a philosopher.
Frank de Miranda (1913–1986) was a sculptor and psychologist.
Tjitze Baarda (1932–2017) was a professor of theology.
Erwin Nypels (born 1933) is a former politician.
Louwrien Wijers (born 1941) is an artist and writer.
Ankie Broekers-Knol (born 1946) is a politician and former municipal councillor.
Arielle Vernède (born 1953) is a pianist.
Frank Gerard Rozendaal (1957–2013) was an ornithologist who studied birds in Southeast Asia.

Kick Smit, a famous football player from Bloemendaal, in 1946.

Sports Stars from Bloemendaal

Bloemendaal has also produced many talented athletes:

Cornelis van der Vliet (1880–1960) was a sports shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Kick Smit (1911–1974) was a football player. He played many games for the Netherlands national football team.
Aat de Roos (1919–1992) was a field hockey player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Gijs van Lennep (born 1942) is a former racing car driver.
Robert van Werkhoven (born 1954) is a sailor who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Gert Jan Schlatmann (born 1963) is a former field hockey player.
Ellen Hoog (born 1986) is a field hockey player.