The city invites you to enjoy at your leisure, with picturesque shopping streets, rich culture and an evening of warmth and conviviality.

Fresh morning
Wake up relaxed in Haarlem with a good breakfast. In the heart of the city you will find numerous breakfast restaurants where you can get the morning off to a good start. For example, enjoy an excellent cup of coffee at Westhoff, a freshly baked croissant at ELLAor a healthy fruit bowl at Toast.
After such a hearty breakfast, it is great to stroll through Haarlem as the city slowly awakens. A perfect place for a leisurely stroll is the Haarlemmerhout, one of the oldest city parks in the Netherlands. The Haarlemmerhout is affectionately called "the Wood" by Haarlem locals. Here you can start the day peacefully, surrounded by nature. In the Haarlemmerhout you will find deer park and a petting zoo, a nice extra during your morning walk!
Cozy afternoon
In the afternoon, explore the city as you stroll the lively shopping streets. In the Golden Streets Haarlem you will find a wide range of stores; ideal to succeed for the holidays. Fashion and accessories can be found at Brand MissionAnd for a nice book you can go to De Vries Van Stockum and for gifts for the kids go to Mister Paprika.
Looking for delicacies? Then visit Huize van Wely, Drop of Haarlem, Okhuysen wine merchant or Olala Chocolate for delicious treats.
Are all those goodies making you need lunch? Also at Mr. French and Dijkers you've come to the right place for a delicious meal. In the charming Korte Houtstraat, you can enjoy French crepes at Ti Bisou. Â
There is more to explore than the beautiful stores. Haarlem has several museums to explore. Immerse yourself in art and science with an afternoon at the beautiful Teylers Museum.


Atmospheric evening
When evening falls and the mood lighting illuminates downtown, the cozy winter feeling comes alive. For a cozy dinner you can join us at Jacobus Pieck, located in the atmospheric Warmoesstraat, one of the most beautiful streets in Haarlem. Fancy some Italian cuisine? At Nolita taste authentic stone-oven pizzas. Across the Spaarne, next to the iconic Dome, offers Menu Corridor a unique culinary experience in the former administration building of the old Koepel prison.
After dinner, you can culturally enjoy an evening performance at Stadsschouwburg Haarlem or PHIL. Watch a movie at Pathé, the Movie Dome or Barn. For a musical evening go to Patronage. Rather have a drink? At wine bar Viqh enjoy fine wines. At the Jopenkerk you taste real Haarlem beer and at The Wolfhound, an Irish bar, you can choose from a wide range of beers and wines.