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10 Terraces in the spring sun

Enjoying the first rays of the sun on a terrace? These are our tips!

Meet and inspire: VVV Haarlem is looking for you!

Mariet tells you all about the VVV Haarlem

Spring Break

There is always something fun to do in Haarlem during spring break!

Cupido Visits Haarlem

25 reasons to go downtown

Atmospheric shopping at local businesses.

Christmas Vacation

What activities will you do during the Christmas vacations?

Delicatessen tips

Ten favorite delis from Pearls of Ruth.

December tips

25 tips for atmospheric shopping from local entrepreneurs.

Taste the atmosphere of Haarlem

Experience a winter day in Haarlem.

Jopen: More than beer

A story of craftsmanship and innovation.

Crusade with green soap

For this story, we'll take you back to the early 13th century. The time of the Fifth Crusade, which lasted from 1217 to 1221, especially the conquest of Damiate, an Egyptian port city. The people of Haarlem played an important role in the conquest of this city.

On 33 rpm to an hour of Mozart

In recent years, just about every self-respecting band has been releasing new music on vinyl. So you could say that vinyl is back on the scene. That's not true of Haarlem.

Kenau in a city full of mosquitoes

When someone is called a kenau, it is usually not meant as a compliment. It means something along the lines of bossy woman. But that does the Haarlem namesake a disservice.

Scoring with Eef, Cajanus and Loutje

Anyone who watched the Olympic final 3x3 basketball can remember the last second of the game.

Köster Lawyers x Lady Justice  

The history and current developments of jurisprudence in Haarlem.

The story of Dopper: from vision to impact

Dopper: the most famous drinking bottle in the Netherlands.

The story of Mrs. Rabbit, the inner mother of the Hofje van Bakenes

What is it like to live in a courtyard?

Drugstore Van der Pigge

Van der Pigge, a household name in Haarlem!

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Swimming in Haarlem

Haarlem has unique places to cool off during the hot summer days. We list the best options.

Femke's favorite waterfront terraces

Settle down along the waterfront and enjoy a cup of coffee or lunch.

Markets in Haarlem

Stroll through the city's various markets.

Spaarnwoude Park x South-Kennemerland National Park

In Haarlems environment, we follow two animals visiting each other's habitat. How would their neighbors be?

Wheelchair-friendly getaway tips in Haarlem

Discovering the charm of Haarlem from a wheelchair; you can!

Haarlem Chimes

The Haarlems Chimes is back on the scene. Grower Edwin talks about the special little plant.

Eating out with children in Haarlem

Haarlem is known for its gastronomy. But where can you eat out with children?

The story of photographer Medya

Medya is a hobby photographer and captures Haarlem timelessly.

24 hours on sustainable adventure in Haarlem

Discover Haarlem with all its greenery? Must do!

The most wonderful time of the year: HAARLEM PAYS YOU IN THIS WINTER

As the days grow shorter, we are once again preparing for the cozy and atmospheric month of December.

24 hours of history in Haarlem: from Teylers Museum to hidden churches

Fancy expanding your mind in another city? Hop on the train to Haarlem.

Haarlem playlist

Listen to Haarlems Sound: a playlist on Spotify featuring Haarlem music.

Lunch with children in Haarlem

Settle down for lunch in Haarlem with your kid(s). This blog gives you some restaurant tips to visit for lunch with kids.

Volunteer Frans about Anno Haarlem

Frans is a Haarlemmer and a volunteer with Anno Haarlem. He talks about what Haarlem means to him and Anno Haarlem.

Take the most beautiful autumn photos

Autumn in Haarlem yields beautiful images. Here are listed locations where you can shoot the most beautiful autumn photos.

Femke's favorite drinks spots in Haarlem

Do you feel like having a drink? You can do that incredibly well in Haarlem.

Femke's favorite hotspots for coffee in Haarlem

The choice for cool coffee hotspots is huge in Haarlem.

Squabbling painters on a royal soccer field

You undoubtedly know Frans Hals, but at the time there was another great living in Haarlem. Who? Judith Leyster. An artistic and enterprising woman.

The first train to streets of gold

Haarlem was often the first. Examples? The first museum, the first newspaper, the first liberation festival. But more on this another time. Now we want to talk about the first railroad. It was festively opened on September 20, 1839.

Cocktails with a loose touch

Back for a moment to the end of the 16th century. From the Southern Netherlands many people came to our city. Among them the Hals family, consisting of father François, mother Adriana and their sons Joost, Dirck and Frans.

Brewing beer in a city of flowers

Say Haarlem, you say beer brewing. Already in the Middle Ages, beer was brewed in our city. Domestically, so on a small scale, but still. In the 14th century, the city was one of the largest beer cities in the Netherlands. Beer barrels were then called Jopen.

How dangerous is supping next to a large ship?

A boater has a lot less visibility over people on the water than is thought.

Teylers meets Frans Hals

Culture in Haarlem extends beyond its own museum doors.

The most beautiful picnic spots in and around Haarlem

Enjoy the summer days to the fullest with a picnic in Haarlem.

Cool off during summer days

Enjoy the hot summer days with our best cooling tips in Haarlem!

Midweek in Haarlem

In this article, Haarlem Marketing shares an ideal itinerary with the best spots, the tastiest restaurants and the most special hotspots.

On the green tour

Haarlem is the ideal destination for a green city break.

Like a Local

There is always something going on in Haarlem. The city buzzes and the people of Haarlem themselves are busy bees.