Teylingen

Teylingen is a municipality in South Holland comprising three main towns: Sassenheim, Voorhout, and Warmond. The area combines flower fields, lakes, and rural character, with the Kagerplassen lake system defining the eastern landscape.

The municipality was established in 2006 when Sassenheim, Voorhout, and Warmond merged into a single administrative unit. This union brought together three communities with distinct local histories and traditions.

The area has long been shaped by flower bulb farming, a practice that continues to define the landscape and daily rhythms of the communities here. You can see this heritage reflected in local traditions and the way fields transform with seasonal blooms.

Two railway stations in Voorhout and Sassenheim offer connections to nearby cities like Leiden and Haarlem. The flat terrain and well-maintained cycling paths make exploring the area by bike straightforward and enjoyable.

The Kagerplassen lake system is more than just a border – it is a network for water sports and nature that draws sailors and nature enthusiasts. The lakes formed through historical peat extraction and have become an important ecological area.

Location: South Holland

Inception: January 1, 2006

Elevation above the sea: 0 m

Shares border with: Kaag en Braassem, Katwijk, Leiderdorp, Noordwijk, Noordwijkerhout, Haarlemmermeer, Leiden, Oegstgeest

Phone: +31252783300

Email: gemeente@teylingen.nl

Website: https://teylingen.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.21500,4.51028

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:44