Square
Grote Markt Haarlem
Haarlem, Netherlands
Haarlem's market square, framed by the great church, the old town hall and cafe terraces.
City · Netherlands · Noord-Holland
Haarlem
A charming small city near the dunes, with a grand market square, hidden courtyards and a great painting tradition.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Haarlem matters
Haarlem is what many visitors hope Amsterdam will feel like on a quiet day. It has a grand market square, a towering church, cobbled lanes and secret almshouse courtyards, all within a short walk. It was home to the painter Frans Hals and still has a lively museum and cafe scene. Twenty minutes by train from Amsterdam, it is also a gateway to the beach at Zandvoort.
Talking points
- It sits about fifteen minutes by train from Amsterdam.
- The Grote Markt is ringed by a towering church, the old town hall and cafe terraces.
- The beach at Zandvoort is a short ride away.
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What to see in Haarlem
Museum
Frans Hals Museum
Haarlem, Netherlands
A museum of Golden Age painting in a former almshouse, built around Haarlem's master of the portrait.
Museum
Teylers Museum
Haarlem, Netherlands
A museum of art and science that opened in the eighteenth century, with an ornate oval hall.
Beach
Zandvoort Beach
Haarlem, Netherlands
A wide North Sea beach with dunes and beach pavilions, a short train ride from Haarlem and Amsterdam.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.