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Haarlem is located on the river Spaarne, giving it its nickname Spaarnestad (Spaarne city). It is situated about 20 km (12 mi) west of Amsterdam and near the coastal dunes. Haarlem has been the historical centre of the tulip bulb-growing district for centuries and bears its other nickname Bloemenstad (flower city) for this reason.
- Take a shopping trip along the Grote Houtstraat in Haarlem. If you’re in the mood to spend an afternoon shopping the sales, a trip down Haarlem’s Grote Houtstraat is just the thing!
- Hop on an inspiring cruise of Haarlem along the Spaarn. Another amazing thing to do in Haarlem; jump on a boat and watch the city glide by from the comfort of the Spaarne River.
- Take a trip to the Netherlands’ oldest museum. If you’re looking to spend an afternoon invested in a museum full of culture, art, and beautiful galleries that will leave you breathless, take a trip to Teyler’s Museum, Haarlem.
- Visit the Corrie Ten Boom house to uncover a Dutch WWII icon. Haarlem’s version of the Anne Frank Museum, the Corrie Ten Boom house tells the story of a family that helped to hide fugitives during World War II.
Visit Haarlem and discover why this charming, medieval city in North Holland is so loved by both locals and tourists! This Dutch city offers visitors a lively cultural scene, loads of atmosphere, excellent shopping and dining – and is close to some great beaches too!
Haarlem exudes history and culture. The beautiful capital of North Holland is a city of many faces. Enjoy its lovely historical centre, famous museums, great culinary options, picturesque canals, beautiful façades and the very best shopping streets in the Gouden Straatjes (Golden Streets) district. Visit Haarlem for an unforgettable day out.
- Grote Kerk. Situated in the Grote Markt Square, the Grote Kerk, or St. Bavokerk is the premier church in Haarlem and stands as one of the cities most recognised landmarks.
- Landmark Windmill. Windmill’s are synonymous with the Netherlands and this country has a host of historic windmills that have stood the test of time. Haarlem is home to the Moeln De Adriaan Windmill which was originally constructed in 1778 – The structure that stands today however is a reconstruction as the original was burnt down in 1938.
- Cathedral of St Bavo. There are not many cathedrals in Western Europe that match the extravagance and sheer immense design and scale of the Cathedral of Saint Bavo.
- Frans Hals Museum. One of the most visited and informative museums in Haarlem, the Frans Hals Museum features a large collection of artworks from its namesake, and also a variety of modern art.
Discover the top sights, attractions, and things to do in the beautiful medieval city of Haarlem, which is just 15 minutes away from Amsterdam by train and is one of the best day trips you can take from the city.
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