In and around Zoetermeer there are the most beautiful nature reserves and parks to take a walk in. It is also nice to get some fresh air there in autumn and winter. For a short break, dive into a cozy tent for a drink to warm up. Below we share a few nice addresses.

Tea, pampering coffee, hot chocolate and matcha are typical keepers warm and rewards after a long walk through wind and weather. Take some time to recharge and get through the last kilometers.

The Balije Garden in Nootdorp

Meet at the parking lot at Kurkhout and start there walk through the Balijbos. You can take the cycle path if you prefer to walk on asphalt. The forest paths straight through the forest are more beautiful and quieter. The route to De Balije Tuin takes about half an hour and is always straight ahead. Once you arrive you have choice various types of tea, different types of coffee, hot chocolate and coffee specialties with liqueur.

The Balije Garden can be found at Nieuwkoopseweg 59 in Nootdorp.

Brasserie Roest

You can cover many kilometers in the Bentwoud. Take a break in between and take a seat at a table in front of the window in Brasserie Roest. This catering business is part of Bentwoud Golf Course and is located in the middle of greenery. On the drinks menu There are various hot drinks, such as fresh ginger tea, Italian coffee, hot chocolate and latte machiatto.

Brasserie Roest can be found at Boslaan 3 in Benthuizen.

Sfera

At the beginning of the Balijbos you will find restaurant Sféra at Kurkhout 73. Here you can start on the Kleine Balij Route or Grote Balij Route and warm up with a drink afterwards. There are various coffee specialties, tea and hot chocolate on the menu. Have a sweet treat with it; you deserve that.

Restaurant Sfera. Photo: in the Zoetermeer neighborhood

AA-Sight

Walk around Zoetermeerse Plas and take a break at Restaurant Aa Zicht. Here you take a seat at a table with a view of the water while you order a delicious drink from the menu. From 10 a.m. (except on Mondays) you can enjoy fresh mint tea, cappuccino, hot chocolate or other warming drink. Restaurant Aa Zicht is located at Strand 1.

Donation De Boomgaard in Benthuizen

You can enjoy plenty of walks around Schenkerij De Boomgaard in Benthuizen. Think of the Bentwoud, the Noord Aa area and the polder area towards Gelderswoude. Schenkerij De Boomgaard is located in an apple orchard where you can sit down for a hot drink and homemade cake. On the map includes various types of coffee and tea per cup or in a pot.

Schenkerij De Boomgaard can be found at Bentwoudlaan 2 in Benthuizen.

Apples Sonneveld Benthuizen
Donation De Boomgaard in Benthuizen. Photo: in the Zoetermeer neighborhood

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