Hoofdvaart canal
The main polder canal runs arrow-straight through the town, the line along which Hoofddorp first developed and still the clearest single stroke on the map.
Minimalist map poster · Netherlands
Hoofddorp Map Poster & Print
52.3025° N / 4.6889° E
A town set where two polder axes cross, surrounded by the ruler-straight fields, canals and dikes of a drained lake.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Hoofddorp in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Hoofddorp, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Hoofddorp at home
The map
About this Hoofddorp map poster
Hoofddorp stands on land that was a lake until the middle of the nineteenth century. The Haarlemmermeer was pumped dry between 1849 and 1852, and the new polder was divided with engineering precision into rectangular lots, straight roads and drainage canals. Hoofddorp grew where the main canal, the Hoofdvaart, met the central cross road, and it is now the administrative centre of the municipality.
The ground here lies several metres below sea level, and the Cruquius pumping station, one of those that drained the lake, is preserved nearby as a museum. Schiphol airport sits just to the north-east, and business districts and newer neighbourhoods have spread outward from the old village core, including the parkland created for the Floriade horticultural exhibition in 2002.
On a Hoofddorp map poster, the polder logic is unmistakable. Straight water lines run toward the horizon, further out the ring canal traces the old lake shore, and the town sits where the grid's main axes meet. Curving residential streets and the woodland of the Haarlemmermeerse Bos soften the geometry without hiding it.
- Population
- 133,000
- Coordinates
- 52.3025° N / 4.6889° E
- Elevation
- -2 m
- Time zone
- Amsterdam
- Region
- Hoofddorp, Netherlands
Polder grid
Around the built-up area, fields, ditches and roads follow the regular division made when the lake was drained, producing a pattern of long, precise rectangles.
Haarlemmermeerse Bos
This planted woodland beside the town adds a patch of looping paths and ponds, a deliberate softness within an otherwise engineered landscape.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Hoofddorp
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Hoofddorp
A map that means something
Hoofddorp's map explains itself: a landscape made by people, measured out with rulers and kept dry by pumps. It appeals to anyone who works around Schiphol, grew up in the polder, or simply likes the clarity of Dutch planning.
Set the title, a subtitle and the coordinates, then choose between Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. The digital download is $9 for six sizes in PNG and PDF, and printed posters ship from partners in over 30 countries.
Order the Hoofddorp posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Hoofddorp map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Hoofddorp poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Hoofddorp poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Hoofddorp poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Hoofddorp poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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