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Things to see in Haarlem (Netherlands): 125 places and when to go
Haarlem is a city in Netherlands with around 350,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 125 places in and around it, mainly Nature (48), History (40), Wildlife (39). The best known are Keukenhof, Frans Hals Museum and Teylers Museum. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Netherlands · 52.3804, 4.63
- Population
- About 350,000
- Places
- 125 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (48) · History (40) · Wildlife (39) · Museums and art (14) · Architecture (12) · Hiking (12)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- AMS Amsterdam, 12 km as the crow flies
What to see in Haarlem
The places in and around Haarlem, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- KeukenhofFlower garden in Lisse, Netherlands14 km
- Frans Hals MuseumJoint museum with a modern and a 17th century painting collection in Haarlem, The Netherlands491 m
- Teylers MuseumArt, natural history, and science museum in Haarlem, Netherlands703 m
- Grote Kerk, HaarlemChurch in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands501 m
- Cathedral of St Bavo, HaarlemChurch in Haarlem, the Netherlands691 m
- Zuid-Kennemerland National ParkNational park in the Netherlands4.5 km
- VleeshalFormer meat hall in Haarlem420 m
- Hoofdwacht, HaarlemBuilding in Haarlem, Netherlands463 m
- Brederode CastleCastle ruins near Haarlem, NL5.0 km
- HartekampDutch botanical garden near Heemstede, Netherlands6.2 km
- De Adriaan, HaarlemMill museum in Haarlem, the Netherlands940 m
- Museum van de GeestDutch national museum for psychiatry in Haarlem1.2 km
- Haarlem City HallSeat of government in Haarlem, Netherlands343 m
- Old Catholic Church of Sts Anne and MaryCathedral on Kinderhuisvest, in Haarlem, the Netherland628 m
- Ten Boom MuseumMuseum in Haarlem, the Netherlands422 m
- Museum De CruquiusMuseum in Cruquius, the Netherlands4.7 km
- Hoge vuurtoren van IJmuidenLighthouse in the Netherlands9.5 km
- Villa WelgelegenNeo-classical building and administrative centre of the province of North Holland in Haarlem, the Netherlands967 m
- Slot AssumburgCastle in Heemskerk14 km
- Amsterdamse Poort, HaarlemOnly remaining city gate of Haarlem, Netherlands1.1 km
- Amsterdamse WaterleidingduinenPark in the Netherlands8.8 km
- Waag, HaarlemWeigh house in Haarlem661 m
- Erebegraafplaats BloemendaalHonorary burial for Dutch resistance fighters in Bloemendaal4.3 km
- Fort IJmuidenFort of the defence line of Amsterdam10 km
And the other 101, by what you come to do:
- History: Fort Vijfhuizen, Castle Keukenhof, Bakenesserkerk, Koepelgevangenis, Hofje van Oorschot, Huis ter Kleef, Janskerk, Haarlem, Noordwijk Lighthouse, De Eenhoorn, Haarlem, Schoterveense Molen, Haarlem, De Veer, Engelmunduskerk, Sint-Odulphuskerk, Vijfhuizer Molen, De Vishal, Banpaal Spaarnwouderdijk, Oude Pomp
- Architecture: Lage vuurtoren van IJmuiden, De Schoolmeester, Westzaan, De Jonge Dirk, De Zandhaas
- Temples: Lutherse Kerk, Haarlem, St. Joseph Kerk, Haarlem, Kleine Kerk
- Museums and art: Frans Hals Museum - Hal, Barrel Organ Museum Haarlem, Hoogovensmuseum, IJmuider Zee- en Havenmuseum, LAM Museum, Archaeological Museum Haarlem, Museum Haarlem, Museum de Zwarte Tulp
- Nature: Frans Loenenhofje, Hofje van Guurtje de Waal, Hofje van Loo, Hofje van Noblet, Hofje van Staats, Lutherse Hofje, Polder Westzaan, Proveniershuis, Thijsse's Hof, Brouwershofje, Keukenhofmolen, Elswout, Big Spotters Hill, Eendenkooi Stokman, Hekslootpolder, Kopje van Bloemendaal, Buitenhuizerbraak, Caprera, De Blink, De Kennemerduinen, Duin en Kruidberg, Eendenkooi Ruigoord, Heerenduinen, Het Kraansvlak, Kennemerroode, Keukenhofbosch, Klein Leeuwenhorst, Landgoed Berkenrode, landgoed De Beek, Landgoed Duin en Kruidberg, landgoed Ipenrode, Landgoed Keukenhof, Landgoed 't Huis te Vogelenzang, Langeveld, Midden-Herenduin, Middenduin, Naaldenveld, Natuurgebied Houtrak, Nieuw Leeuwenhorst, Leeuwenhorst, Raesberg, Strandreservaat Noordvoort, Vosse- en Weerlanerpolder, Wassergeest
- With kids: Linnaeushof, De Houtvaart, Animal Farm, Artisklas, De Boerenzwaluw, De Houthoeve, De Speelakker, Kinderboerderij Dierenvreugd
- Beaches: Kennemerstrand, Langevelderslag
- Food and drink: Klein Duimpje, Stadsbrouwhuis Broer & Zus
- Hiking: Nederlands Kustpad, Nederlands Kustpad, Nederlands Kustpad, Nederlands Kustpad, Nederlands Kustpad, Noord-Hollandpad - 09, Noord-Hollandpad - alternatieve route 76-80, North Sea Trail, Ronde van Nederland deel 1 - Kustpad, Waterliniepad, Waterliniepad, Waterliniepad
- Stargazing: Volkssterrenwacht Copernicus
When to go to Haarlem
The best time to visit Haarlem is April to September; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:57
- FebPossible9:37
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:30
- JunBest time16:32
- JulBest time16:06
- AugBest time14:28
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:19
- NovPossible8:26
- DecPossible7:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28. In June, 124 of the 125 places are at their best.
When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Haarlem
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, Amsterdam), 12 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Amsterdam267 places20 km
- Alphen aan den Rijn84 places27 km
- Alkmaar90 places29 km
- Edam21 places32 km
- The Hague172 places41 km
- Almere101 places44 km
And all of Netherlands, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Haarlem?
The best known: Keukenhof, Frans Hals Museum, Teylers Museum, Grote Kerk, Haarlem, Cathedral of St Bavo, Haarlem. In all, 125 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Haarlem?
April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28.
How do you get to Haarlem?
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 12 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Haarlem as the destination and these 125 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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