Buying a home in Bovenlanden, Aalsmeer.
Bovenlanden is where Aalsmeer's flower growers actually live, not just where they work. You'll find compact family homes and bungalows on quiet streets lined with nurseries and greenhouses—it's the working side of the flower trade, so don't expect manicured parkland. The real draw is that everything's within cycling distance: the flower market, local shops, the water. Your neighbours are practical people who know their way around a garden.
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What to consider when buying in Bovenlanden
Pros:
- Direct NS train connection to Amsterdam CS (13 minutes) and beyond via Bovenlanden station
- Quiet, low-density residential area with single-family homes and gardens—rarely feels crowded
- Ringvaart canal runs through here, offering open water views and cycling routes
- Flat terrain and cycling infrastructure mean easy trips to the Flower Market (Bloemenmarkt) and Aalsmeer town center
Cons:
- Limited walkable shopping and services; most errands require a bike or car
- Surrounded by greenhouses and agricultural land rather than urban amenities
- Train frequency is moderate (two to three times per hour); evening and weekend service drops
- Many properties sit on the edge of or within flood-prone polder land; insurance and water management costs can be higher
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Aalsmeer
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 27.97
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 292
- Residential burglary
- 14
- Theft
- 20
- Violence and threats
- 35
- Vandalism and public order
- 35
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Aalsmeer
Choose homes in Aalsmeer that match your needs and how you want to live. When comparing listings, check the living area, layout and condition, and look at recent sales of similar homes for context.
Asking prices and sale prices in Aalsmeer
Check how the asking price compares with recent sales of homes with similar characteristics in Aalsmeer. Use the median sale price as context for those recorded sales, not as the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Aalsmeer
Buying a home in Aalsmeer? In the previous full quarter, the median sale price was around € 568,000. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with recent sales of similar homes.
Updated: September 2026