Haarlem Guidebook
Sightseeing
Take a nice long walk in the forest or see an outdoor concert! 15 minutes away by bike or 6 minutes by car. Cost is usually 1 euro. per person.
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Théâtre en plein air de Caprera
2 Hoge Duin en DaalsewegTake a nice long walk in the forest or see an outdoor concert! 15 minutes away by bike or 6 minutes by car. Cost is usually 1 euro. per person.
Schoterbos
Great for a nice walk. Walking distance from our home (+/- 10 minutes)
"Club Spaarne". Best place to rent boats in the city - affordable, easy to reserve, flexible. Cash only.
Catharijnebrug
Catharijnebrug"Club Spaarne". Best place to rent boats in the city - affordable, easy to reserve, flexible. Cash only.
Windmill De Adriaan (1779)
1A PapentorenvestTour the local windmill :)
Take a tour of the church. or just stroll around the "Grote Markt". There are all kinds of lovely bars, shops, restaurants, and even a Saturday market with fresh, local produce.
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Église Saint-Bavon de Haarlem
22 Grote MarktTake a tour of the church. or just stroll around the "Grote Markt". There are all kinds of lovely bars, shops, restaurants, and even a Saturday market with fresh, local produce.
Food scene
Nes71
71 Van NesstraatBest coffee and sweets in the area!
Great mexican food and margaritas - right in the city center. Be sure to make a reservation online and if you can - get a table outside on the terrace.
Popocatepetl The Mexican Haarlem
1-3 RiviervismarktGreat mexican food and margaritas - right in the city center. Be sure to make a reservation online and if you can - get a table outside on the terrace.
A personal favorite for great cocktails, American ales, and cajun eats.
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The Louisiana
21 ZijlstraatA personal favorite for great cocktails, American ales, and cajun eats.
Sumo Haarlem 2
11 RiviervismarktAll you can eat Sushi in a nice atmosphere :)
Frenchie Restaurant
46 Gedempte Oude GrachtBrunch spot!
For a nice night out - can be romantic and has AMAZING italian food. Get the 5 course chef's menu (with wine pairing), you won't be disappointed. Be sure to make a reservation.
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La Forca
17 19 FrankestraatFor a nice night out - can be romantic and has AMAZING italian food. Get the 5 course chef's menu (with wine pairing), you won't be disappointed. Be sure to make a reservation.
The Hive
Really fantastic little cafe in the city.
Beautiful little restaurant. Owned by locals and right in the heart of Haarlem Noord. Delicious food and amazing wine.
Nancy's Haarlem
Beautiful little restaurant. Owned by locals and right in the heart of Haarlem Noord. Delicious food and amazing wine.
Nightlife
For a nice burger or a fun night out with lots of beer - be sure to visit Tierney's. They also have a local brew.
Tierney's Irish Pub & Restaurant
8 SpekstraatFor a nice burger or a fun night out with lots of beer - be sure to visit Tierney's. They also have a local brew.
Jopen
2 Gedempte VoldersgrachtLocal beers brewed in a historic church!
Bar Wigbolt
41 SmedestraatGreat cocktail bar with amazing atmoshpere.
Conseils aux voyageurs
Se déplacer dans les environs
Bus or bike is the fastest way to get around
Get a bus pass at Haarlem station or rent bikes in the city. This is the best way to get around the area. We also have Bloemendaal station near-by. Train passes ("NS") are also available at Haarlem centraal station. There is a help kiosk!