Pijnacker

Pijnacker-Nootdorp (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈpɛinˌɑkər ˈnoːdɔr(ə)p] (listen)) is a suburban municipality in the Randstad conurbation in the Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality covers an area of 38.62 km2 (14.91 sq mi) of which 1.54 km2 (0.59 sq mi) is water. The municipality of Pijnacker-Nootdorp comprises three settlements: Delfgauw, Nootdorp and Pijnacker. It also contains seven historical hamlets (one of which is partially in Delft), which all fall under one or more of the settlements for all intents and purposes. It is the result of merging the municipalities of Pijnacker and Nootdorp in 2002, with parts being annexed by neighbouring The Hague. It is part of Greater The Hague, but it also borders Delft and Rotterdam. It is also part of the larger Rotterdam-The Hague metropolitan area. Pijnacker and Nootdorp are connected to The Hague and Rotterdam through the Randstadrail public transport system, and Nootdorp also with a tram line.

Pijnacker Centrum is a RandstadRail station located in Pijnacker, the Netherlands.

Pijnacker Zuid is a RandstadRail station located in Pijnacker, the Netherlands.

Berkel Westpolder is a metro station, as a part of the Rotterdam metro and the regional light rail system RandstadRail, located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, the Netherlands.

Hoogeveen is a former municipality in the Dutch province of South Holland. It was located about 2 km east of the town of Nootdorp. Hoogeveen was a separate municipality between 1817 and 1833, when it merged with Nootdorp.

Nootdorp is a RandstadRail station located in Nootdorp, the Netherlands.

Nootdorp (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈnoːdɔr(ə)p]) is a small town and suburb in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is bordered by Zoetermeer to the north, by The Hague (specifically Leidschenveen-Ypenburg) to the west, by Delfgauw to the south and by Pijnacker to the east. Nootdorp was a separate municipality until 2002, when it merged with Pijnacker to form Pijnacker-Nootdorp, which is a part of Greater The Hague. Nootdorp has a metro station, which Line E runs through, a Rotterdam Metro line connecting The Hague and Rotterdam.

Ruiven is a former municipality in the Dutch province of South Holland. It was located about 4 km southeast of the city of Delft. Ruiven was a separate municipality between 1817 and 1846, when it became part of Pijnacker.

Floriade 1992 was an international garden exhibition held in Zoetermeer, Netherlands, recognized by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) and organized under the authority of the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. The Floriade ran from April 9 to October 10, 1992, and was held on a converted pasture outside Zoetermeer near The Hague. The exhibition covered 168 acres and had participants from more than 20 countries. Thirteen foreign countries participated (Germany, India, Japan, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Austria, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Russia, Thailand and Indonesia). The Floriade hosted 3.36 million visitors. The Floriade site was also the setting for a sculpture exhibition, in which many artists including Rob Scholte helped construct an exhibition called "The Colossus of Zoetermeer". The exhibition was officially opened by Queen Beatrix. A special tram line was built to service the exhibition.

Berkel en Rodenrijs (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɛrkəl ɛn ˈroːdə(n)rɛis] (listen)) is a town and former municipality in the municipality of Lansingerland, in the province of South Holland, Netherlands.

Ackerdijkse Plassen is a nature reserve in Oude Leede, a village in the municipality of Pijnacker-Nootdorp, (south of Delft and west of Berkel en Rodenrijs). It is one of the most important bird areas in the Netherlands. In addition to 115 species of breeding birds, the ponds are visited annually by about eighty species of migratory birds, such as greenish warbler, Greater short-toed lark, short-eared owl, booted eagle, lesser spotted eagle, black crowned night heron and osprey. Konik provide grazing in the area. The area contains a restored farmhouse from 1660. The area is closed to visitors, however there are hiking trails and bike paths around the outside of the area. The Nature Society took over the management of the area from the Birdlife Netherlands.

Rodenrijs is a metro station, as a part of the Rotterdam metro and the regional light rail system RandstadRail, located in Rodenrijs, the Netherlands.