Haarlem Map, Netherlands

Haarlem Sightseeing

When choosing from Haarlem sights to visit there are some objectives that are not to be missed by any lover of arts and history. It all starts with the Grote Markt (the main square) which hosts some of the main buildings in the city and is the focal point for the architectural aspect of this town. Here you can find the City Hall, the meat market and the Hoofdwacht, a historical building that dates back to the 13th... read more

Haarlem Travel Guide

The Spaarne River forms an important connection to the North Sea which has allowed Haarlem to become an easily accessible and successful market town. It is historically known as the “Bloemenstad” (flower city) due to its heavy involvement in the bulb growing business throughout the centuries. The tulip fields have been a sight for those travelling from Amsterdam to Rotterdam since the 17th century and with the... read more

Haarlem History

The city began flourishing because they specialized in various industries which made them world famous, including the silk and linen industry and beer brewing. By 1620, the city already had over 100 breweries and provided beer for all north Holland. The tulip bulbs were their best business, as enormous sums were paid for their unique types of bulbs so more and more money came into the city assuring a fast... read more

Haarlem Nightlife

Haarlem nightlife thrives throughout the week, and although is not as busy as Amsterdam Nightlife with the Red Light District or the Rotterdam Nightlife, most pubs will stay open until 2AM during weekdays and until early in the morning at weekends. You will find that the Central Square gets very crowded at 5AM and there still are things to do at that hour. The best clubs to go out dancing are Stalker and Sound, where... read more