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.

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

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.

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.

Find out about the history of Oude Stad with a stop at Amsterdamse Poort. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its biking trails.

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

Molen De Adriaan is just one of the places to see in Oude Stad, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums, or seek out its biking trails.

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