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A canal with boats, parked cars, and historic buildings along the water.
A historic church with a tall spire and a large clock tower, surrounded by a cobblestone square with pedestrians and a statue.
A canal with historic buildings on one side and a bridge in the distance.
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A narrow cobblestone street flanked by brick buildings with large windows and doors, bicycles parked along the sides, and a bench in the center.

Municipality of Haarlem Attractions

There are opportunities for fun almost everywhere you turn in Municipality of Haarlem. From exhilarating excursions to impressive tourist attractions, this lovely small city packs a sightseeing punch. Ready to start planning your itinerary?

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Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Small Group Tour

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3,5-Hour Small Group Tour

$48
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans 3,5-Hour Small Group Tour
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

$25
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise
Amsterdam Evening Cosy & Small Cruise & Drinks and Bites - Sunset

Amsterdam Evening Cosy & Small Cruise & Drinks and Bites - Sunset

$41
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam Evening Cosy & Small Cruise & Drinks and Bites - Sunset
I amsterdam City Card

Amsterdam City Card with Public Transport and Free Museums

$76
per adult
Amsterdam City Card with Public Transport and Free Museums
Amsterdam: Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket for 1-3 Days

Amsterdam: Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket for 1-3 Days

$26
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket for 1-3 Days
Amsterdam: Fabrique des Lumières Dutch Masters Ticket

Amsterdam: Fabrique des Lumières Dutch Masters Ticket

$20
per adult
Amsterdam: Fabrique des Lumières Dutch Masters Ticket
Amsterdam: Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Drink Option

Amsterdam: Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Drinks Option

$22
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Drinks Option
Picture 9 for Activity Day Tour Giethoorn village and Windmills of Zaanse Schans

Day Tour Giethoorn village and Windmills of Zaanse Schans

$131
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Day Tour Giethoorn village and Windmills of Zaanse Schans
Amsterdam: Giethoorn Fairytale Village Tour & Canal Cruise

Amsterdam: Giethoorn Fairytale Village Tour & Canal Cruise

$65
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam: Giethoorn Fairytale Village Tour & Canal Cruise
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Municipality of Haarlem must see attractions

1. Grote Markt

Walk through the historic streets filled with ultramodern boutiques, hip fashionistas and trendy cafés of Grote Markt and then step back through time as you enter Haarlem’s main square. In the Grote Markt, you’re surrounded by historic buildings: the Gothic cathedral, the 17th-century town hall, the 13th-century Hoofdwacht building where the civic guard once met and the former meat hall which is now the Museum de Hallen.
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A statue in a square, a historic church with a clock tower, and a busy street with pedestrians and bicycles.

2. Corrie Ten Boom House

Visit Corrie ten Boomhuis to remember a time of great fear and brutality, but of great kindnesses and sacrifices too. The historic house commemorates the incredible bravery of the Ten Boom family in hiding Jewish fugitives and fighters in the Dutch resistance movement throughout World War II.
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A narrow brick alley with bicycles parked along the side, a corrugated metal awning, and a building with a black door labeled "Corrie ten Boom Museum".

3. Cathedral of Saint Bavo

The grand Cathedral of Saint Bavo, designed by architect Joseph Cuypers and built between the 1890s and 1930s, displays an unusual mix of styles. Numerous towers topped with conical roofs give the church the look of a fairytale castle and lead your eye to the green copper dome. Look up to see the architectural flourishes, from neo-Gothic gargoyles to Romanesque arches.
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A cathedral interior with large arched windows and a pipe organ.

4. St. Bavo Church

At the entrance to the main square of Haarlem, stop for a moment and look up at the great church, Grote Kerk. The Gothic building with the crown-topped clock tower is the Protestant church, also known as St. Bavokerk. This church became the prominent feature on Haarlem’s skyline when it was built in the 14th century and has continued to play an important part in the life of the town.
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A historic church with tall spires and a large arched window.

5. Frans Hals Museum

Stroll down a narrow cobblestoned street lined with historic houses to visit the Dutch Master artists from Holland’s Golden Age at the Frans Hals Museum. This gallery has history and character. It’s housed inside a building from the early 1600s, which played a role as an almshouse, a retirement home for poor old men and an orphanage. Look for the painting of Haarlem orphans in their red and blue uniforms.
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An art gallery with classical paintings, wooden benches, and a large sculpture.

6. Teylers Museum

Teylers Museum is the Netherland’s oldest museum, open to the public since 1784. This collection of art, science, history and oddities is fascinating. Inspect the structure, worth visiting for the stunning architecture alone. The façade’s beautiful neoclassical style, with columns and statuary, is echoed by the understated elegance of its interior.
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A canal with boats, historic buildings, and a statue.

What to do in Municipality of Haarlem

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Grote Markt

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Try local delicacies of salted herring, buttery poffertjes and gooey stroopwafels and relax in a cozy café overlooking the buildings of this ancient town square.
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Popular day trips from Municipality of Haarlem

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A street with shops, including a pharmacy and a clothing store.

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A windmill against a clear blue sky with the sun shining brightly.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a small inlet, and a dense forest in the background.

Bloemendaal

A white building with black shutters, a blue door, and a crest on the wall.

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A riverside town with a prominent church tower, a bridge in the background, and a mix of residential and industrial areas.

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A historic castle with ruins and a moat.

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