Haaldersbroek is a hamlet in Zaanstad, North Holland in the Netherlands. It is located in the southeast of Kalverpolder and next to Zaanse Schans.

Haaldersbroek
Hamlet
Farm in Haaldersbroek
Farm in Haaldersbroek
Haaldersbroek is located in Netherlands
Haaldersbroek
Haaldersbroek
Location in the Netherlands
Haaldersbroek is located in North Holland
Haaldersbroek
Haaldersbroek
Location in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands
Coordinates: 52°28′N 4°50′E / 52.467°N 4.833°E / 52.467; 4.833
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceNorth Holland
MunicipalityZaanstad
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

The hamlet was first mentioned in historical records in the late 14th century. It is named after a swamp, which is now located in a part of Kalverpolder. The oldest house in Haaldersbroek dates from 1661. It is a former fishing village.[1] It consists of about 150 people.[2]

References

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  1. ^ DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: The Netherlands: The Netherlands. DK Publishing. 1 August 2011. p. 175. ISBN 978-0-7566-8476-1.
  2. ^ "Haaldersbroek". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 2 May 2022.