• Haarlem

A picturesque town close to Amsterdam, serving as a home base for traveling in the Netherlands while avoiding staying in hectic Amsterdam. Just 20-40 minutes from Amsterdam by train or by car, enjoy strolling in the town’s old center, its 16th – 17th centuries buildings, the small local shops and markets, the cafes, and restaurants.

Visit the vibrant and colorful Grote Market in the main square, the 17th century Gothic Cathedral of St Bavo, and the nearby Molen de Adriaan windmill which offers great views of the town and its surroundings. Take a canal cruise, rent a boat, or cycle through the small winding streets.

In summer take a short ride by train or bus to the popular Zandvoort aan Zee and Bloemendaal aan Zee beaches, 5 km west of Haarlem, to enjoy beautiful Golden beaches and dunes, and watersports facilities.

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People walking and riding bicycles in one of the streets in Haarlem, The Netherlands at the Evening after Christmas

People walking and enjoying the beautiful day at the Historic houses on the main square in the center of Haarlem, Holland

View of the Grote Markt square and Saint Bavo church in Haarlem, The Netherlands, on a clear Sunny day