Haarlem
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- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
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Introduction
Haarlem is a middle sized city in the west of the Netherlands, a short stretch from Northsea and 20km from Amsterdam. It is the capital of the province North Holland and has about 150,000 inhabitants.
Like many other cities in the Netherlands, Haarlem enjoys centuries of history. Settlements have existed where it is located for over 1500 years ago, though Haarlem began to grow in acclaim around the start of the Middle Ages. Today, a stroll through the historical heart of town is a great way to soak in the rich heritage of the place. Head to the central Great Market and admire landmark buildings such as the Saint Bravo Church and the old town hall, which has been built, destroyed and rebuilt several times since the 14th century.
Almost the entire city centre is car-free, so shopping and enjoying some good food and drinks is possible in a relatively quiet way.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
Museums
There are several good museum to enjoy in Haarlem:
- The Teylers Museum is the oldest public museum in the Netherlands. It opened doors in 1784 along the shores of the Spaarne river, and has a wide collection of machinery, fossils, paintings and coins. Als temporary natural, cultural and historical displays are shown now and then.
- Frans Hals Museum. This museum is dedicated to the Dutch Golden (17th) Century, with many paintings from famous dutch artist, like Frans Hals of course, but als from Jan Steen and Jacob van Ruisdael.
Events and Festivals
Weather
Getting There
By Plane
By Train
Haarlem is a 15-20 minute train ride away from both Amsterdam and the international airport of Schiphol. From the train station, you can walk to the central Great Market square in about 5-10 minutes.
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment Easy Haarlem | Schermerstraat 2 Zwart | Apartment | 94 |
| Hotel De Weyman | Hoofdstraat 248 Santpoort-Noord | Hotel | 82 |
| Stayokay Haarlem | Jan Gijzenpad 3 2024 CL | Hostel | 77 |
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