It is bordered by Zoetermeer to the north, by The Hague (specifically Leidschenveen-Ypenburg) to the west, by Delfgauw to the south and by Pijnacker to the east.

Nootdorp was a separate municipality until 2002, when it merged with Pijnacker to form Pijnacker-Nootdorp,[2] which is a part of Greater The Hague.

Nootdorp is serviced by the Nootdorp RandstadRail station, which Line E runs through, a Rotterdam Metro line connecting The Hague and Rotterdam.

Nootdorp has its roots in the 13th century, it was first mentioned in 1281 as a "safe road" located at what is now known as the Veenweg.

After the formation of the Netherlands national rugby league team, the town formed a rugby league club called the Nootdorp Panthers.