Benthuizen
in Gemeente Alphen aan den Rijn of South Holland, Netherlands

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.077 and 4.544 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 4' 38" and E 4° 32' 39"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Dutch, Western Frisian
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:10 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:17 am and 9:01 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Delve into Benthuizen

Benthuizen in Gemeente Alphen aan den Rijn (South Holland) with it's 18,959 habitants is a town located in Netherlands about 25 mi (or 41 km) south-west of Amsterdam, the country's capital town.

Time in Benthuizen is now 03:10 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / Amsterdam with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Benthuizen, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in Netherlands is Rotterdam Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Netherlands is Van Nellefabriek in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km), South-West. We saw 5 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 58 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 69%
Air Pressure 1005 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

14°C (58 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

15°C (60 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

17°C (62 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Restaurant & Hotel de Sniep

Address
2,4 mi
Broekwegschouw 209-211
2726 LC Zoetermeer
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Living Den Haag

Address
3,4 mi
Kinderen van Versteegplein 18
2713 HB Zoetermeer
Netherlands

Time Information

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


Golden Tulip Zoetermeer - Den Haag

Address
3,4 mi
Kinderen van Versteegplein 18
2713 HB Zoetermeer
Netherlands

Time Information

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


NH Zoetermeer

Address
3,6 mi
Danny Kayelaan 20
2719 EH Zoetermeer
Netherlands

Time Information

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


Bastion Hotel Zoetermeer

Address
2,9 mi
Zilverstraat 6
2718 RL Zoetermeer
Netherlands

Time Information

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


Het Oosten

Address
3,5 mi
Frankrijklaan 2
2391 PX Hazerswoude Dorp
Netherlands

Time Information

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


Tulip Inn Leiderdorp

Address
5,7 mi
Persant Snoepweg 2 - 4
2353 KA Leiden
Netherlands

Time Information

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


Bastion Hotel Leiden Voorschoten

Address
5,1 mi
Voorschoterweg 8
2324 NE Leiden
Netherlands

Time Information

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


Leiden Rooms

Address
6,1 mi
Medusastraat 12
2315 GS Leiden
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Best Western City Hotel Leiden

Address
6,3 mi
Lange Mare 43
2312 GP Leiden
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Open dag Oosterkerk in Zoetermeer

Published: June 22, 2014
Length: 03:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Filmgroep Zoetermeer

Ter gelegenheid van de Opening van het nieuwe kerkgebouw en tevens de Dag van de Architectuur hield de Oosterkerk een "open dag" op zaterdag 21 juni 2014. De film is gemaakt door John Riegen.


FTB Tech World 2 - Episode 9 - Quick trip to the Nether - Let's Play Minecraft

Published: August 10, 2014
Length: 39:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Weirdhans

A new world on the mod Tech world 2. I really hate the magic part of minecraft so let's make a world without that! Enjoy en tell me what you think about my s...


Fietstochtje naar Benthuizen

Published: May 12, 2012
Length: 53:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dieter_Dengler


Druzenje - Docek Nove 2015 godine

Published: January 14, 2015
Length: 36:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: druzenje070

Druženje Doček Nove 2015. godine Eetcentrum en dorpscafe 'De Tas', Benthuizen Organizatori: Šefik Sefer i Suad Hamzić Pjevali: Haris Sefer Šefik Sefer Muris i Milena Copyright: Druzenje,...


World of Warcraft - DK 85 - 90 - episode 15 - Questing on our way to the Serpent city

Published: November 05, 2013
Length: 21:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Weirdhans

Watch part 1: http://youtu.be/49f9mrrzwlg Let's play some World of Warcraft mists of pandaria with a DK from level 85 to level 90. gameplay Subscribe! watch,...


DSO F2 - Concordia F1 20 april 2013

Published: April 20, 2013
Length: 13:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: David vL

DSO F2 - Concordia F1 20 april 2013 (Concordia Delft in het zwart) Voor het eerst mocht Concordia Delft uit tegen DSO in Zoetermeer of eigenlijk Benthuizen. Dat bleek moeilijk te vinden...


dijk4_Benthuizen

Published: February 25, 2010
Length: 46:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: pjboers

Prachtig verbouwde dijkwoning met stallen, paardenbak, 5000 m2 grond en een vrij uitzicht. Deze zeer fraaie dijkwoning vindt u aan de rand van het pittoreske dorpje Benthuizen. Door de...


polderdag Hemelvaartdag 30 april 2008 fietstocht

Published: June 21, 2008
Length: 26:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Hans Nagelkerke

Ria, Mieke, Margo, Roosmarijn,Tessa en Hans fietsen tussen Benthuizen, Stompwijk Zoeterwoude/Weipoort en Zoetermeer.


De bostuin wordt ontgroend.

Published: August 24, 2013
Length: 00:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: IngeDee

Vele handen maken licht werk. In één middag werd door aankomende studenten van Quintus de bostuin toegankelijk gemaakt en van onkruid ontdaan.


Jeremy @ DSO

Published: December 16, 2013
Length: 04:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: RKAVV Gio

Jeremy van Lochem (RKAVV B1) scoort de gelijkmaker in de uitwedstrijd tegen DSO B1.


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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.

Hazerswoude

Hazerswoude is a former municipality in the Dutch province of South Holland. It contained the towns of Hazerswoude-Dorp and Hazerswoude-Rijndijk, and the villages Groenendijk and Bent. Hazerswoude was a separate municipality until 1991, when it became part of Rijneveld.

Located at 52.1, 4.58333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former municipalities of South Holland

PWA Silverdome

PWA Silverdome is an arena in Zoetermeer, Netherlands. It is primarily used for ice hockey. PWA Silverdome opened in 2002 and holds 3,500 people.

Located at 52.0525, 4.52056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Indoor arenas in the Netherlands, Indoor ice hockey venues in the Netherlands, Sports venues in South Holland, Zoetermeer

Benthorn

Benthorn is a hamlet in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is located in the municipality of Rijnwoude, about 2 km east of the centre of Benthuizen. Benthorn used to be a heerlijkheid (manor), owned by the States of Holland and West Friesland. It was sold to Adam Adriaan van der Duyn, lord of 's Gravemoer, in 1724. In 1812, Benthorn became a part of the municipality of Hazerswoude, but on 1 April 1817 it became a separate municipality again. According to the 19th century historian A.J.

Located at 52.0761, 4.5625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in South Holland, Former municipalities of South Holland

Hogeveen

Hogeveen is a hamlet in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is located in the municipality of Rijnwoude, about 2 km south of Hazerswoude-Dorp. Hogeveen (then also spelled Hoogeveen) was a separate municipality between 1817 and 1855, when it merged with Benthuizen. The municipality was often called "Hoogeveen in Rijnland" to distinguish it from the municipality Hoogeveen in Delfland, also in South Holland.

Located at 52.0833, 4.58333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in South Holland, Former municipalities of South Holland

Zegwaart

Zegwaart (or Zegwaard) was a village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It was located directly to the east of Zoetermeer, and is now a district of Zoetermeer under the name Seghwaert. Zegwaart was a separate municipality until 1935, when it became part of Zoetermeer, using the archaic spelling of the locale's name. The old Zegwaart was a ribbon development along what remains until today as Zegwaartseweg, which is perpendicular to Dorpstraat.

Located at 52.0667, 4.51667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former municipalities of South Holland

Bent, Netherlands

Bent is a small hamlet in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is located in the municipality of Rijnwoude, about 2 km northwest of the village Hazerswoude-Dorp. The hamlet is surrounded by tree nurseries.

Located at 52.1058, 4.55694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in South Holland

Oosterheem

Oosterheem is one of the districts (wijken) of Zoetermeer. It lies in the north-east, near Benthuizen. There is a lot of building going on, and it's one of the most recent districts of Zoetermeer. Oosterheem has 13,428 citizens, using 4,804 houses. It has a coverage of 363 ha (370,2 ha with water included).

Located at 52.066, 4.539 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in South Holland

Dutch Water Dreams

Dutch Water Dreams (also known as DWD) is an Olympic artificial whitewater and surfing centre, near Zoetermeer in The Netherlands. It is the only course of its kind in the country.

Located at 52.047, 4.521 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in South Holland, Artificial whitewater courses, Surfing locations, Zoetermeer

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