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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Schiphol

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Schiphol, Netherlands

Updated May 8, 2023

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Schiphol, Netherlands

Schiphol Clock

It appears as if a man is standing behind this giant airport clock, painting the hands in real time.
Planes@Plaza Store

Schiphol, Netherlands

Planes@Plaza

This old KLM airplane cut into three parts was transformed into an eclectic airport gift shop.
Firefighters training at Schiphol’s FireFly.

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FireFly

A solid steel plane designed to catch fire over and over again.
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The Royal FloraHolland warehouse in Aalsmeer.

Aalsmeer, Netherlands

Royal FloraHolland

The largest flower auction house in the world.
3 miles from Schiphol
Walkway in the land art park

Hoofddorp, Netherlands

Buitenschot Land Art Park

An ingenious Dutch land art project uses grass ridges to cut airport noise pollution in half.
3 miles from Schiphol

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Huis te Vraag Cemetery

An overgrown and largely forgotten cemetery lies hidden within the outskirts of Amsterdam.
4 miles from Schiphol
De Riekermolen

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De Riekermolen

A beautifully rebuilt windmill from the 17th century, situated along the Amstel River.
5 miles from Schiphol
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