Event sites Dorpsstraat
Dorpsstraat
Description
The Dorpsstraat is an attractive, historic street of Zoetermeer with stores and restaurants. The Nicolaasplein and Pilatusdam are located against the side arm of the Dorpsstraat.
Surface
The site has a gross area of approximately 17,722m2.
Zoning plan
City center/ Dorpsstraat , Event area 3
| Event size in number of visitors per day | Number of events per year | Duration of the event (excluding set-up and dismantling) |
| Maximum 1,000 visitors | 45 events | 1 day |
| More than 1,000 to 5,000 visitors | 14 events | 1 day |
| More than 1,000 to 5,000 visitors | 1 event | 3 days |
Flora and fauna
Bats fly around and stay in some facades. Limit lighting and noise as much as possible. In any case, do not direct lighting at facades, green structures and in the air.
Bikes
The organizer should encourage visitors to come by bike as much as possible and should put up temporary bike racks to prevent wild parking.
Parking
There are several parking garages around Dorpsstraat. Parking in the parking garages is free for the first 2 hours. Please note: bring your blue parking disc with you. Parking in the Driekant is available at municipal rates.
Visual arts
There are several visual artworks in this area. Keep your distance from the artworks during the event to protect these artworks as much as possible from damage. You can search for art at a specific location on www.zoetermeer.nl/catalogus .
Public transportation accessibility
The organizer should encourage the use of public transportation. Dorpsstraat is easily accessible with bus and RandstadRail 3 and 4 stops a short walk from the site.
Facilities
Electricity: no
Sewerage: no
Water: no
Lighting: public street lighting
Details
Take into account stores, restaurants and residences.
This area contains special objects, such as designer street furniture, memorial sites, and works of art. Please keep your distance from these objects and works of art during the event to protect them from damage as much as possible. You can search for art at a specific location at www.zoetermeer.nl/catalogus. You can find the memorial sites at www.zoetermeer.nl/herdenken.
Photos Dorpsstraat
St. Nicholas Square
Description
Nicolaasplein is a parking lot on Dorpsstraat. The square is named after the Saint Nicholas Church that stands on it. The square connects Dorpsstraat Centraal Park. From Nicolaasplein, there is a view of the Dobbe lake.
The square consists partly of asphalt and grass. An old station building stands on the square. This building is now used as a pavilion and often as a canopy for events. In 2025, Nicolaasplein was redesigned. More trees and grass were added. There are also new seating areas and a boules court.
Decked path
A wooden boardwalk will be constructed along the Dobbeplas in 2025: the Vlonderpad. The path is intended for pedestrians and runs around Central Park.
During events, the path may be used as a walkway. It is not permitted to place objects on it, as the path must not be subjected to excessive weight. The path is also not intended for use as a jetty.
Surface
The site has a gross area of approximately 5,362m2.
Zoning plan
City center/ Dorpsstraat , Event area 3
| Event size in number of visitors per day | Number of events per year | Duration of the event (excluding set-up and dismantling) |
| Maximum 1,000 visitors | 45 events | 1 day |
| More than 1,000 to 5,000 visitors | 14 events | 1 day |
| More than 1,000 to 5,000 visitors | 1 event | 3 days |
Flora and fauna
Bats fly around and reside in some facades. Limit lighting and noise as much as possible. At least do not direct lighting at facades, green structures and in the sky. Also consider breeding birds during the breeding season (approximately March 1 to July 15) if present. Noise and lighting toward trees should be limited so as not to disturb nesting birds.
Bikes
The organizer should encourage visitors to come by bike as much as possible and should put up temporary bike racks to prevent wild parking.
Parking
There are several parking lots and a parking garage around the Dorpsstraat. Parking in the parking garages is free for the first 2 hours. Please note: bring your blue parking disc with you. Parking in the Driekant is available at municipal rates.
Public transportation accessibility
The organizer should encourage the use of public transportation. Dorpsstraat is easily accessible with bus and RandstadRail 3 and 4 stops a short walk from the site.
Archeological monument
Nicolaasplein is part of the Dorpsterp municipal archaeological monument. Therefore, digging deeper than 0.50 meters into the ground is not permitted.
The Nicolaaspaviljoen is a culturally and historically valuable building, as it consists of the trusses of the old Zoetermeer-Zegwaard railway station. In order to maintain the pavilion in good condition, nothing may be attached to it or placed against it.
Event facilities
Electrical:
- 2 junction boxes with 4xCEE16A230V
- 1 street cabinet with 4xCEE16A230V 1xCEE16A400V 1xCEE32A400V 1xCEE63A400V
- Main connection cabinet with 3x80A (53kW) from Stedin. Please note: the main connection is not accessible to organizers.
Sewerage: sewer connection 315 flush hole with 160 mm connection to sewer
Water: water connection 3.5 m3/h (designed as a fire hydrant)
Lighting: public street lighting
Details
Take into account stores, restaurants and residences.
This area contains special objects, such as designer street furniture, memorial sites, and works of art. Please keep your distance from these objects and works of art during the event to protect them from damage as much as possible. You can search for art at a specific location at www.zoetermeer.nl/catalogus. You can find the memorial sites at www.zoetermeer.nl/herdenken.
Photos Nicholas Square
Pilatus Dam
Description
Pilatusdam is a parking lot facing Dorpsstraat . Pilatusdam is connected to Dorpsstraat surrounded by stores, restaurants and residences.
Surface
The site has a gross area of approximately 2,764m2.
Zoning plan
City center/ Dorpsstraat , Event area 3
| Event size in number of visitors per day | Number of events per year | Duration of the event (excluding set-up and dismantling) |
| Maximum 1,000 visitors | 45 events | 1 day |
| More than 1,000 to 5,000 visitors | 14 events | 1 day |
| More than 1,000 to 5,000 visitors | 1 event | 3 days |
Flora and fauna
Bats fly around and reside in some facades. Limit lighting and noise as much as possible. At least do not direct lighting at facades, green structures and in the sky. Also consider breeding birds during the breeding season (approximately March 1 to July 15) if present. Noise and lighting toward trees should be limited so as not to disturb nesting birds.
Bikes
The organizer should encourage visitors to come by bike as much as possible and should put up temporary bike racks to prevent wild parking.
Parking
There are several parking lots and a parking garage around the Dorpsstraat. Parking in the parking garages is free for the first 2 hours. Please note: bring your blue parking disc with you. Parking in the Driekant is available at municipal rates.
Public transportation accessibility
The organizer should encourage the use of public transportation. Dorpsstraat is easily accessible with bus and RandstadRail 3 and 4 stops a short walk from the site.
Facilities
Electricity: no
Sewerage: no
Water: no
Lighting: public street lighting
Details
- Take into account stores, restaurants and residences.
- In addition to a parking lot, the location is also a one-way street from Dorpsstraat. Traffic measures must be taken into account during an event.