Guidebook for Haarlem
Parks & Nature
Beachclub 5
Lovely all season beaches.
Typical Dutch flowers. Open: End March - Mid May. Check the website: http://www.keukenhof.nl/en/
465 locals recommend
Keukenhof
166A StationswegTypical Dutch flowers. Open: End March - Mid May. Check the website: http://www.keukenhof.nl/en/
Twiske
1 De NoorderlaaikCanooing through beautiful nature. http://www.hettwiske.nl/
A great playing pond surrounded by dunes and woods in the National Park called: "Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland". http://www.np-zuidkennemerland.nl/299/en
92 locals recommend
Het Wed
A great playing pond surrounded by dunes and woods in the National Park called: "Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland". http://www.np-zuidkennemerland.nl/299/en
Vondelpark is the largest city park in Amsterdam, and certainly the most famous park in the Netherlands. The Vondelpark is centrally placed south of Leidseplein and near Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum and Van Gogh Museum. The Vondelpark is loved by Amsterdammers as well as by tourists, and is full of people - enjoying a sunny day, dog-walking, jogging, roller-skating, listening to music, people-watching, or just lazing about in grass. Free concerts are given at the open-air theatre or in the summer at the park's bandstand. Other attractions are the statue of the poet Vondel, the cast iron music dome, the Groot Melkhuis with playground.
4195 locals recommend
Vondelpark
Vondelpark is the largest city park in Amsterdam, and certainly the most famous park in the Netherlands. The Vondelpark is centrally placed south of Leidseplein and near Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum and Van Gogh Museum. The Vondelpark is loved by Amsterdammers as well as by tourists, and is full of people - enjoying a sunny day, dog-walking, jogging, roller-skating, listening to music, people-watching, or just lazing about in grass. Free concerts are given at the open-air theatre or in the summer at the park's bandstand. Other attractions are the statue of the poet Vondel, the cast iron music dome, the Groot Melkhuis with playground.
Sightseeing
Many cultural attractions. By train in 15 mins from Haarlem to Amsterdam. http://www.iamsterdam.com/en
720 locals recommend
Amsterdam
Many cultural attractions. By train in 15 mins from Haarlem to Amsterdam. http://www.iamsterdam.com/en
Toerist Office, bars, coffee, restaurants, shopping, groceries, supermarkets, sightseeing, museums, theatre, concert hall, canal tours, cinemas. http://visithaarlem.org/
10 locals recommend
Town Hall Haarlem
2 Grote MarktToerist Office, bars, coffee, restaurants, shopping, groceries, supermarkets, sightseeing, museums, theatre, concert hall, canal tours, cinemas. http://visithaarlem.org/
Information on city trips and other attractions in Haarlem and neighborhood. http://visithaarlem.org/ & http://www.haarlemmarketing.co.uk/visit/shopping/tourist-information-office-shop.html
17 locals recommend
Haarlem Marketing
2 Grote MarktInformation on city trips and other attractions in Haarlem and neighborhood. http://visithaarlem.org/ & http://www.haarlemmarketing.co.uk/visit/shopping/tourist-information-office-shop.html
Stadhouderskade 78-79
78 StadhouderskadeCanal tours, daytime and night time.
De Wallen
Red-light district.
Dam Square is a square in the center of Amsterdam, Dam Square is the historical heart of Amsterdam and the location of many events of national importance. On the Dam are the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk and the National Monument, where the annual National Remembrance Day is held.
1418 locals recommend
Dam Square
Dam Square is a square in the center of Amsterdam, Dam Square is the historical heart of Amsterdam and the location of many events of national importance. On the Dam are the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk and the National Monument, where the annual National Remembrance Day is held.
Entertainment & Activities
Ice skating on an ice skating rink between September and March. Skates for rent available.
http://www.ijsbaanhaarlem.nl/
18 locals recommend
Ice rink Haarlem
2 IJsbaanlaanIce skating on an ice skating rink between September and March. Skates for rent available.
http://www.ijsbaanhaarlem.nl/
The biggest OUTDOOR playground of Europe. 10 mins by car. Open: End March - End September. Check the website: http://www.linnaeushof.nl/?lang=en
71 locals recommend
Linnaeushof
The biggest OUTDOOR playground of Europe. 10 mins by car. Open: End March - End September. Check the website: http://www.linnaeushof.nl/?lang=en
A large INDOOR playground. http://www.chimpiechamp.nl/aalsmeer/english
15 locals recommend
Chimpie Champ Aalsmeer - Speelparadijs
247c OosteinderwegA large INDOOR playground. http://www.chimpiechamp.nl/aalsmeer/english
A splashing day out for the whole family. http://www.duinrell.nl/
120 locals recommend
Duinrell Amusement Park
1 DuinrellA splashing day out for the whole family. http://www.duinrell.nl/
Pathé Haarlem
41-43 ZijlvestWatch all the newest blockbusters.
At walking distance.
"The Movies" is the oldest theater in Amsterdam. The movie theater on Haarlemmerdijk has a beautiful art deco interior and a restaurant. With quality films in the four halls, it guarantees a pleasant stylish evening in a cozy atmosphere.
429 locals recommend
The Movies
159 - 163 Haarlemmerdijk"The Movies" is the oldest theater in Amsterdam. The movie theater on Haarlemmerdijk has a beautiful art deco interior and a restaurant. With quality films in the four halls, it guarantees a pleasant stylish evening in a cozy atmosphere.
A super creative hotspot on the banks of the IJ in Amsterdam. Pllek Amsterdam is a city-beach-bar to meet up with friends for drinks or a bite to eat. From Central Station, take the ferry to the NDSM yard and you're at Pllek Amsterdam within 15 minutes. Pllek Amsterdam is made from an old warehouse and shipping containers. A few tons of sand, beach chairs and beautiful weather make this beach city of your summer hotspot.
1052 locals recommend
Pllek
59 T.T. NeveritawegA super creative hotspot on the banks of the IJ in Amsterdam. Pllek Amsterdam is a city-beach-bar to meet up with friends for drinks or a bite to eat. From Central Station, take the ferry to the NDSM yard and you're at Pllek Amsterdam within 15 minutes. Pllek Amsterdam is made from an old warehouse and shipping containers. A few tons of sand, beach chairs and beautiful weather make this beach city of your summer hotspot.
People come to Amsterdam’s Westergasfabriek to meet, work and relax. This beautiful city park, with its historic factory buildings surrounded by expanses of green, also has workplaces, venues for large and small events, and a range of catering, film, theatre and exhibition facilities.
77 locals recommend
Westergasfabriek
15 PazzanistraatPeople come to Amsterdam’s Westergasfabriek to meet, work and relax. This beautiful city park, with its historic factory buildings surrounded by expanses of green, also has workplaces, venues for large and small events, and a range of catering, film, theatre and exhibition facilities.
Heineken Experience
78 StadhouderskadeGuided tours, beer tasting.
Getting Around
By car in 15 minutes from our house to the airport. http://www.schiphol.nl/index_en.html
111 locals recommend
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1 Evert van de BeekstraatBy car in 15 minutes from our house to the airport. http://www.schiphol.nl/index_en.html
Rent-a-car, at walking distance from our house. http://www.martinschilderautoverhuur.nl/contact.html
Leidsevaart 10
10 LeidsevaartRent-a-car, at walking distance from our house. http://www.martinschilderautoverhuur.nl/contact.html
Train Station in Heemstede.
Train table information: http://www.ns.nl/en/travellers/home
Zandvoortselaan 153
153 ZandvoortselaanTrain Station in Heemstede.
Train table information: http://www.ns.nl/en/travellers/home
Train station in City Centre Haarlem. Train table information: http://www.ns.nl/en/travellers/home
65 locals recommend
Stationsplein
StationspleinTrain station in City Centre Haarlem. Train table information: http://www.ns.nl/en/travellers/home
Wagenweg
WagenwegBusstop nearby our house.
Public transport information: http://9292.nl/en#.
Lange Herenstraat 36, Haarlem 023-5421195. www.rentabikehaarlem.nl
61 locals recommend
Rent a Bike Haarlem
36 Lange HerenstraatLange Herenstraat 36, Haarlem 023-5421195. www.rentabikehaarlem.nl
Arts & Culture
An art, natural history, and science museum (established in 1778).
370 locals recommend
Teylers Museum
16 SpaarneAn art, natural history, and science museum (established in 1778).
The collection includes over 100 artworks seized from Catholic churches in the 1580s.
330 locals recommend
Frans Hals Museum - Hof
62 Groot HeiliglandThe collection includes over 100 artworks seized from Catholic churches in the 1580s.
Relax with a classical concert in a beautiful building which dates back to 1872-1873. https://www.theater-haarlem.nl/informatie/language_no_problem/
39 locals recommend
Philharmonie Haarlem
11 Lange BegijnestraatRelax with a classical concert in a beautiful building which dates back to 1872-1873. https://www.theater-haarlem.nl/informatie/language_no_problem/
Because of its highly regarded acoustics, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam is considered one of the finest classical concert halls in the world. http://www.concertgebouw.nl/en
476 locals recommend
The Concertgebouw
10 ConcertgebouwpleinBecause of its highly regarded acoustics, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam is considered one of the finest classical concert halls in the world. http://www.concertgebouw.nl/en
The Netherlands national museum dedicated to arts and history. https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en
3186 locals recommend
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatThe Netherlands national museum dedicated to arts and history. https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en
Museum for modern art, contemporary art, and design. http://www.stedelijk.nl/en
1544 locals recommend
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
10 MuseumpleinMuseum for modern art, contemporary art, and design. http://www.stedelijk.nl/en
Art museum dedicated to the works of Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries. http://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en
2485 locals recommend
Van Gogh Museum
6 MuseumpleinArt museum dedicated to the works of Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries. http://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en
Wilsonsplein 23
23 Wilsonspleinhttps://www.theater-haarlem.nl/informatie/language_no_problem/
Marnixstraat 402
402 MarnixstraatPlays and shows in Dutch language. https://delamar.nl/
Also performances with subtitles, or shows where knowledge of Dutch is not required. Check the website: http://stadsschouwburgamsterdam.nl/information-in-english/
1535 locals recommend
Leidseplein
LeidsepleinAlso performances with subtitles, or shows where knowledge of Dutch is not required. Check the website: http://stadsschouwburgamsterdam.nl/information-in-english/
Concert hall, club and cultural center that hosts world famous rock, folk, soul, country, reggae and blues heroes.
937 locals recommend
Paradiso
6-8 WeteringschansConcert hall, club and cultural center that hosts world famous rock, folk, soul, country, reggae and blues heroes.
The house where Anne Frank went into hiding and wrote her diary. The nuseum is open everyday.
2775 locals recommend
Anne Frank House
20 WestermarktThe house where Anne Frank went into hiding and wrote her diary. The nuseum is open everyday.
One of the leading music venues / clubs of the Netherlands.
http://patronaat.nl/
90 locals recommend
Patronaat
2 ZijlsingelOne of the leading music venues / clubs of the Netherlands.
http://patronaat.nl/
The Cathedral of Saint Bavo now serves as the main cathedral for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Haarlem-Amsterdam. Within the Cathedral, the former sacristy has been converted into a small museum (schatkamer) containing historical artefacts from Haarlem's Catholic past.
43 locals recommend
Cathedral of Saint Bavo
146 LeidsevaartThe Cathedral of Saint Bavo now serves as the main cathedral for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Haarlem-Amsterdam. Within the Cathedral, the former sacristy has been converted into a small museum (schatkamer) containing historical artefacts from Haarlem's Catholic past.
Essentials
Lovely fresh bread, also on Sunday mornings.
2 mins walking distance from our house. http://debuurtbakker.com/
Wagenweg 138
138 WagenwegLovely fresh bread, also on Sunday mornings.
2 mins walking distance from our house. http://debuurtbakker.com/
Stephensonstraat 50
50 StephensonstraatAt walking distance
Westergracht 70
70 WestergrachtSupermarket at walking / cycling distance.
Grote Houtstraat 182
182 Grote HoutstraatAt the beginning of the main shopping street in Haarlem City.
Food Scene
Typical Dutch pancakes in a nice little restaurant in the woods. At walking or cycling distance (through the woods) from our house. http://www.nurksindehout.nl/
Hertenkamplaan 1
1 HertenkamplaanTypical Dutch pancakes in a nice little restaurant in the woods. At walking or cycling distance (through the woods) from our house. http://www.nurksindehout.nl/
Restaurant Hout, Wagenweg 214, Haarlem. Nice food, 2 mins walking distance from our house.
http://www.restauranthout.nl/
Wagenweg 214
214 WagenwegRestaurant Hout, Wagenweg 214, Haarlem. Nice food, 2 mins walking distance from our house.
http://www.restauranthout.nl/
Parnassia by the Sea
1 ParnassiawegStempels is situated in a historic location in Haarlem's monumental, pedestrian heart. It's a welcoming, heart-warming location where you can enjoy tasty food and beverages. Your options range from high-quality casual dining in the restaurant to an excellent lunch and attractively priced (day) menu in the Brasserie.
53 locals recommend
ML
5 KlokhuispleinStempels is situated in a historic location in Haarlem's monumental, pedestrian heart. It's a welcoming, heart-warming location where you can enjoy tasty food and beverages. Your options range from high-quality casual dining in the restaurant to an excellent lunch and attractively priced (day) menu in the Brasserie.
ML is housed in a splendidly renovated 17th century National Monument, located at the Kleine Houtstraat 70 in Haarlem. The ambiance in the restaurant radiates a combination of classic and contemporary styles and the cuisine offers exclusive products and many different taste sensations.
53 locals recommend
ML
5 KlokhuispleinML is housed in a splendidly renovated 17th century National Monument, located at the Kleine Houtstraat 70 in Haarlem. The ambiance in the restaurant radiates a combination of classic and contemporary styles and the cuisine offers exclusive products and many different taste sensations.
In 't Goede Uur
1 Korte HoutstraatLovely little cheese fondue restaurant.
La Forca
17 19 FrankestraatThe best Italian food!
Lovely food in one of the most beautiful historic (1899) buildings of Haarlem.
14 locals recommend
Seymour | Brasserie & Bar
1 Korte VeerstraatLovely food in one of the most beautiful historic (1899) buildings of Haarlem.
Grote Markt
Grote MarktThe city square with lots of restaurants and pubs.
Erawan Thai Restaurant
13 SchagchelstraatLovely authentic Thai food.
Ratatouille Food & Wine
96 Spaarne
The Louisiana
21 ZijlstraatAmerican restaurant.
Hofje Zonder Zorgen
142A Grote HoutstraatLovely place for coffee or lunch.
Anne&Max Haarlem
5 ZijlstraatCoffee and lunch, nice during a shopping break.
MarrakeZ
11 Gedempte Oude GrachtCoffee or lunch.