Guidebook for Haarlem
Food Scene
You can order the best coffee and sweets (gluten/dairy/sugar free if you please!) with the lovely Myriam and Maria, and their team. The stunning interior and excellent service is what we come back for every time. [3min walking distance]
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Native Haarlem - Koffie
23 BreestraatYou can order the best coffee and sweets (gluten/dairy/sugar free if you please!) with the lovely Myriam and Maria, and their team. The stunning interior and excellent service is what we come back for every time. [3min walking distance]
Situated on the 'Botermarkt' with the best barista's in town; these guys know how to make a cup of coffee. You can have your espresso at the bar or take your time on the terrace overlooking the market place, enjoy! [3min walking distance]
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Mogador Cafe
48 GasthuisstraatSituated on the 'Botermarkt' with the best barista's in town; these guys know how to make a cup of coffee. You can have your espresso at the bar or take your time on the terrace overlooking the market place, enjoy! [3min walking distance]
For the best pizzas in town! When you don't feel like cooking, you can either go there or take away (they don't deliver at home, but trust us it's worth the bike ride or stroll through the city!) We absolutely love the tartufo pizza bianco! [12min walking distance or 4min bike ride]
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De Pizzabakkers Haarlem
70D KruiswegFor the best pizzas in town! When you don't feel like cooking, you can either go there or take away (they don't deliver at home, but trust us it's worth the bike ride or stroll through the city!) We absolutely love the tartufo pizza bianco! [12min walking distance or 4min bike ride]
One of our favorites for a romantic dinner. Start with your aperitif at the terrace overlooking the big church at the 'Grote Markt'. And make sure to book a table in the back so you can enjoy the patio and lush green wall! [7min walking distance or 3min bike ride]
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Floryn
23 Grote MarktOne of our favorites for a romantic dinner. Start with your aperitif at the terrace overlooking the big church at the 'Grote Markt'. And make sure to book a table in the back so you can enjoy the patio and lush green wall! [7min walking distance or 3min bike ride]
For all you salad lovers, or if you're simply in need of some delicious healthy food; please visit this place and have your salad / soup / smoothie right there or order for takeaway. Oh and they even deliver home as well! [12 min walking distance or 5 min bike ride]
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SLA
149 CeintuurbaanFor all you salad lovers, or if you're simply in need of some delicious healthy food; please visit this place and have your salad / soup / smoothie right there or order for takeaway. Oh and they even deliver home as well! [12 min walking distance or 5 min bike ride]
This place (right across Central Station) is ideal with your kids when it's a rainy day; parents can chill out and have a late brunch while the kids enjoy all the toys at the indoor play area! [15min walking distance or 5min bike ride]
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Pippa's
64-66 StationspleinThis place (right across Central Station) is ideal with your kids when it's a rainy day; parents can chill out and have a late brunch while the kids enjoy all the toys at the indoor play area! [15min walking distance or 5min bike ride]
Essentials
The best biological supermarket in town (with our favorite bread!!) They have also have a really good fresh fish market. [5min walking distance]
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Marqt
66 Gedempte Oude GrachtThe best biological supermarket in town (with our favorite bread!!) They have also have a really good fresh fish market. [5min walking distance]
Local supermarket which has besides all basic groceries lots of special products for a perfect home cooked meal. We love this place for their fresh tapas (olives, filled peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, tapenades and so on!) [3min walking distance]
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Slagerij Mabrouk
2 TuchthuisstraatLocal supermarket which has besides all basic groceries lots of special products for a perfect home cooked meal. We love this place for their fresh tapas (olives, filled peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, tapenades and so on!) [3min walking distance]
Drinks & Nightlife
This old church has been renovated as a brewery and has a great bar and outside terrace. Try some of the local 'Jopen' beer and make sure to bring some home for your friends & family... [5min walking distance]
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Jopen
2 Gedempte VoldersgrachtThis old church has been renovated as a brewery and has a great bar and outside terrace. Try some of the local 'Jopen' beer and make sure to bring some home for your friends & family... [5min walking distance]
Have a drink at this café just around the corner of our home and you'll instantly feel like a local! [2min walking distance]
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Café De Vijfhoek
20 WolstraatHave a drink at this café just around the corner of our home and you'll instantly feel like a local! [2min walking distance]
Parks & Nature
Visit this recently opened beach pavilion with laid-back atmosphere for an early breakfast; you'll have the beach to yourself and can enjoy the stunning ocean view. [25min bike ride]
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Hippie Fish
3 Boulevard Paulus LootVisit this recently opened beach pavilion with laid-back atmosphere for an early breakfast; you'll have the beach to yourself and can enjoy the stunning ocean view. [25min bike ride]
Go for a stroll in the oldest public park in The Netherlands and hang out at the music chapel, have a drink in the tea house or visit the petting zoo with your little ones. [10min walking distance or 5min bike ride]
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Theehuis de Haarlemmerhout
1 HertenkamplaanGo for a stroll in the oldest public park in The Netherlands and hang out at the music chapel, have a drink in the tea house or visit the petting zoo with your little ones. [10min walking distance or 5min bike ride]
Shopping
For a new wardrobe go and visit Milan in his new shop, full of unique (Scandinavian) brands. Bet you won't come out empty handed! [3min walking distance]
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Drifter
2 GierstraatFor a new wardrobe go and visit Milan in his new shop, full of unique (Scandinavian) brands. Bet you won't come out empty handed! [3min walking distance]
This is the coolest toy store in the city!! They have e-ve-ry-thing; from beautiful books, tons of lego, wooden toys, beautiful dolls and rad stuff for older kids to a café where the parents can get a decent cup of coffee while the kids play around. [5min walking distance]
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Meneer Paprika
19 KoningstraatThis is the coolest toy store in the city!! They have e-ve-ry-thing; from beautiful books, tons of lego, wooden toys, beautiful dolls and rad stuff for older kids to a café where the parents can get a decent cup of coffee while the kids play around. [5min walking distance]
If you're curious to discover some new sustainable brands, this is the shop you must visit! Nyhavn has lots to offer; second hand, Fair Trade, recycled or sustainable materials are used in the products they sell and they also offer a platform for independent brands. Walk around and have a look, or stop by for a lunch or good cup of coffee! [5 min walking distance]
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Sustainable Concept Store NYHAVN
15 KoningstraatIf you're curious to discover some new sustainable brands, this is the shop you must visit! Nyhavn has lots to offer; second hand, Fair Trade, recycled or sustainable materials are used in the products they sell and they also offer a platform for independent brands. Walk around and have a look, or stop by for a lunch or good cup of coffee! [5 min walking distance]
Arts & Culture
A classic! Founded in 1778, it's the first and oldest museum in The Netherlands. They show a wonderful collection of art, science and natural history. Don't miss it... [10min walking distance]
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Teylers Museum
16 Spaarne A classic! Founded in 1778, it's the first and oldest museum in The Netherlands. They show a wonderful collection of art, science and natural history. Don't miss it... [10min walking distance]
If you love paintings of the Golden Age this beautiful museum in one of Haarlem's cutest little streets is one you should not miss... [7min walking distance]
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Frans Hals Museum - Hof
62 Groot HeiliglandIf you love paintings of the Golden Age this beautiful museum in one of Haarlem's cutest little streets is one you should not miss... [7min walking distance]
Sightseeing
The 'Haarlemse Hofjesroute' is famous and an absolute must to follow when you're visiting Haarlem. A 'hofje' is a courtyard and we have several of these hidden gems in our city. This particular one is close to the river Spaarne! We have a little booklet about the Hofjes for you to use or in the tourist office you'll find more information. [10min walking distance]
Hofje van Bakenes
11F Wijde AppelaarsteegThe 'Haarlemse Hofjesroute' is famous and an absolute must to follow when you're visiting Haarlem. A 'hofje' is a courtyard and we have several of these hidden gems in our city. This particular one is close to the river Spaarne! We have a little booklet about the Hofjes for you to use or in the tourist office you'll find more information. [10min walking distance]
On the big market square (called 'Grote Markt') you find this iconic church. A must see during your visit to Haarlem! They offer guided tours, but you can also just go there and light a candle for your loved ones. [6min walking distance]
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The St. Bavo Church in Haarlem
22 Grote MarktOn the big market square (called 'Grote Markt') you find this iconic church. A must see during your visit to Haarlem! They offer guided tours, but you can also just go there and light a candle for your loved ones. [6min walking distance]