Haarlem: courtyards and history
Haarlem is one of those Dutch cities where history isn’t confined to a single location. It’s scattered throughout the streets, from the Grote Kerk to the oldest museum in the Netherlands: the Teylers Museum. This episode of Orange Horizons explores Haarlem: a fascinating melting pot of art, history and nature.
- A city full of art, courtyards, windmills and charming streets.
- Close to Amsterdam and the beautiful Dutch seaside.
- Combine art, dunes and history, all in one day.
🎧Our podcast covers the art, courtyards and nature in and around Haarlem.
The hidden courtyards of Haarlem
The route through Haarlem takes you past the Grote Markt, the Frans Hals Museum and Teylers Museum, as well as to Windmill de Adriaan, the hidden courtyards in the heart of the city and the greenery of the Haarlemmerhout - the oldest public park in the Netherlands. It is precisely this varied combination that makes Haarlem so special: a city where you can admire masterpieces of art, stroll along the Spaarne river and visit the dunes or the beach all on the same day.
This episode is for travellers who want to get to know Haarlem through the places that make the city so distinctive, but with a focus on the stories, the rhythm and the details behind them. Listen to the episode using the player above or via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Podimo and Pocket Casts.
