Haarlem
Why go?
See & do
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ArchitectureHaarlem City Hall
Discover what the Haarlem hangman, Heart Day and Holland’s oldest city hall have in common.
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Art museumsTeylers Museum
Enjoy an inspiring combination of art and science with the museum’s grand collection of paintings, books, minerals, fossils and scientific instruments.
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Art museumsFrans Hals Museum
The largest collection of Frans Hals paintings in the world.
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Architecture & Design museumsABC Architectuurcentrum
Everything is about architecture in Haarlem and surrounding areas.
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Gardens & ParksSpaarnwoude
One of Holland’s best and biggest recreational areas is just outside Haarlem.
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Sights to seeThe Haarlem courtyards
Haarlem is a city of courtyards that boasts more than 20 idyllic ‘hofjes’.
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Sights to seeHaarlem and the Flower Bulb Region
Haarlem is the perfect starting point to explore the Bulb Region in spring.
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Sights to seeMolen de Adriaan
The rebuilt Molen de Adriaan windmill sits on the scenic Spaarne River in Haarlem.
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ArchitectureHaarlem Station
Haarlem station is an extraordinary building in Art Nouveau style.
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Eating & drinking
Haarlem is full of lunchrooms, coffee bars, cafés, specialty eateries, and restaurants. The city celebrates its culinary identity with the annual Haarlem Culinair festival. It is great to stroll through the center, where shops, museums and restaurants rub shoulders.
Restaurants in Haarlem
Visit Haarlem on an empty stomach because this city has a rich culinary offering with spectacular highlights.
Come enjoy the best of countless restaurants at Haarlem Culinair.
Where to stay
5 unique places to stay in Haarlem
From ‘boutique hostels’ to full luxury, Haarlem’s accommodation options cover the full spectrum.
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ShoppingShopping in Haarlem
Wander through the Gouden Straatjes and be amazed at the hundreds of lovely shopping addresses in Haarlem.
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ClubbingNightlife in Haarlem
Find the best cafés, terraces and pop stages in Haarlem for a night on the town here.
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WalkingMonument itinerary Haarlem
Follow this itinerary to discover the most beautiful monuments and main highlights of Haarlem.
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Enjoy the north’s exuberant city.
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Transport in Haarlem
By public transport
Haarlem has two railway stations and a bus connection with Schiphol Airport. There are free secure bicycle parkings.
By car
There are few parking spaces in the streets in the city center. If you are coming by car, follow the P route to various car parks.
Transport in Holland
Distances within Holland are easily bridged. Any location you might want to visit can be reached within three hours. The train, bus and tram will taken you pretty much anywhere you want to go. You can also explore Holland by bicycle. With over 32,000 kilometers worth of bicycle paths, Holland is a real cycling country with many fantastic cycling routes.
