Things to do in Haarlem

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.

See the works of one of the most talented Dutch Master painters. Let the art transport you back to Haarlem as it was in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Experience the Enlightenment. Discover an 18th-century merchant’s collection of art, natural history, geology and science in harmonious neoclassical architecture.

Find out about the history of Oude Stad when you spend time at Amsterdamse Poort. Discover the area's churches or seek out its cycling trails.

Visit the historic house where a courageous family hid about 800 Jews and underground resistance fugitives from the Nazis in a secret wardrobe compartment.

See the unusual mix of architectural styles in this beautiful Catholic Church. Enjoy a performance by the choir, specially trained at a nearby musical school.

Explore earlier times inside the 15th-century church, nicknamed “Jan with the High Shoulders,” that was at the heart of Haarlem’s community.

Find out about the history of Oude Stad when you take a trip to Molen De Adriaan. Discover the area's shops or seek out its cycling trails.

You can find out about the history of Oude Stad with a stop at Corrie ten Boom House. Add the area's churches or shops to your travel plans.