Haarlem is a perfect, quick day trip from Amsterdam. This Haarlem, Netherlands travel guide includes tips for visiting the Corrie Ten Boom Museum.
Wat te doen in Haarlem? Hier lees je alles over de leukste tips en bezienswaardigheden voor een dagje of weekendje Haarlem!
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Wat te doen in Haarlem? Hier lees je alles over de leukste tips en bezienswaardigheden voor een dagje of weekendje Haarlem!
Wat te doen in Haarlem? Wat mij betreft is Haarlem één van de mooiste stedentrips die je in Nederland kunt maken. De stad is misschien wel Hollandser dan Amsterdam. De…
Wat te doen in Haarlem? Hier lees je alles over de leukste tips en bezienswaardigheden voor een dagje of weekendje Haarlem!
Wat te doen in Haarlem? Hier lees je alles over de leukste tips en bezienswaardigheden voor een dagje of weekendje Haarlem!
Wat te doen in Haarlem? Hier lees je alles over de leukste tips en bezienswaardigheden voor een dagje of weekendje Haarlem!
Wat te doen in Haarlem? Hier lees je alles over de leukste tips en bezienswaardigheden voor een dagje of weekendje Haarlem!
De organisatie van de Haarlemse Dichtlijn weet zich in de zevende hemel: het jaarlijkse poëziefestival is terug in het centrum van Haarlem. Met de
Haarlem kent tal van leuke plekken om te eten en te borrelen. Benieuwd naar de hotspots van Haarlem? Hier vind je mijn 37 tips!
Wat te doen in Haarlem? Hier lees je alles over de leukste tips en bezienswaardigheden voor een dagje of weekendje Haarlem!
Wat te doen in Haarlem? Hier lees je alles over de leukste tips en bezienswaardigheden voor een dagje of weekendje Haarlem!
Tijdens je bezoek aan de stad Haarlem mag een wandeling langs de 22 hofjes van Haarlem niet ontbreken. Ik heb ze op een rijtje gezet.
When I went to the Netherlands to visit my family over Christmas, I wanted to make a few day trips as well and explore the country outside of the north where my parents live. I haven't really done this since my uni days and I had a free nation-wide travel card courtesy of the Dutch government (and even then I didn't take as much advantage of it as I should've) so I was excited to see more of my history-rich and beautiful country again – and first up was picturesque Haarlem. Haarlem is the capital of the province Noord-Holland, which alongside Zuid-Holland makes up the majority of the west side of the country and the only part that can actually be classified as Holland. The entirety of the country and its twelve provinces is called the Netherlands, though many people do use the two names interchangeably as Holland rolls of the tongue easier (especially in football chants such as Hup Holland Hup). The city is old, being mentioned as far back as the 10th century and gaining city rights in 1245. And the impressive architecture still shows its medieval roots. Winding cobble-stoned streets, cute little alleyways and beautiful old buildings make up the centre, especially surrounding de Grote Markt (the large market square, which to this day houses the markets on Monday and Saturday, filled with fresh fruit and veg, alongside bread, cheese, meats and a variety of other edible and non-edible products). Highlights from our recent visit include: De Gouden Straatjes Location: Koningstraat, Zijlstraat, Warmoerstraat, Schgagelstraat, Kleine Houtstraat, Gierstraat This area translates to 'the golden streets' and encompasses some of the cutests streets immediately surrounding the Grote Markt. They're filled with independent shops to find beautiful clothes and homeware as well as crafts and knick knacks. A lot of the buildings in these streets are listed also, so make sure you always look up to see some of the oldest and most intricate architecture in Haarlem. De Grote Markt Probably the most iconic place in Haarlem, and the one all the roads seem to lead to in the city centre, is the Grote Markt mentioned above. When you're in the middle of the square you're surrounded by gorgeous historic buildings such as the Stadhuis (city hall), the Vleeshal (meat hall) and the Saint Bavo Cathedral. Going on a market day you can not take in all the stunning historic awnings at the same time as the stalls are in the way of your vision, but you can still see them individually and you can grab some yummy lunch on the market at the same time! The Art of... Tea, Herbs and Spices Location: Grote Houtstraat 153 This shop was an unexpected discovery and such a delight, easily the best place we visited all day. It's filled from the ground to the ceiling with over 500 types of loose leaf tea in any imaginable flavour (seriously, they even has marzipan tea and special tea for mothers and sisters). I loved that you can smell them all and scoop them yourself and it was so much fun browsing. And they didn't just have tea either, there was also a huge amount of herbs and spices on display, including pre-mixed melanges to help with a whole variety of ailments. Dille & Kamille Location: Anegang 46 Dille & Kamille is a chain of cookery, home and garden shops in the Netherlands and one I always make an effort to go to if I'm in a city that has one. The shop is known for its natural materials, basic design and good quality and it's a great place to browse and buy things you don't necessarily need but most definitely want. It always smells great too! Bagels & Beans Location: Gierstraat 49 For lunch we wanted something a little different and Bagels & Beans fit the bill. The lunchroom serves (as you may have guessed) bagels, but not just any old ones. The menu was interesting and varied, and provided the option not only for common flavour combinations with the bagel but also ones that are much more out there, like the Bug Bagel (with dried crickets, meal worms and grasshoppers) We weren't quite that adventurous on our visit, but we did pick some bagels that were different to what we normally have. We went for the Wild Mushroom Croquette With Truffle Mayonnaise and the Tapas For Two (grilled zucchini, veggie meatballs, humus, tuna salad, guacamole, sun-dried tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes cream cheese pesto) to share. And yum, they were all SO good! We'll definitely be going back there next time we're in Haarlem. This time around we mostly shopped during our visit and so we didn't get to explore as much from the touristy side of Haarlem as we would've liked. If you do have time it really is a great city to walk around in as it's very compact and everything is very easy to get to. When visiting, I would highly recommend going for two days: one day to explore and one day to shop. Other places of interest to check out when you visit: Amsterdamse Poort Location: Amsterdamsevaart The Amsterdamse Poort is one of the few remaining bits of Haarlem's city wall. This medieval gate to the city dates back all the way to 1355 and is a stunning example of medieval Dutch archirecture. It has that castle look to it and while it was slated for demolition several times throughout the years, it was declared a national monument in he 1960s. And after a renovation in 1985 it's looking more beautiful than ever. Hofjes Haarlem is known voor its hofjes (sometimes public but mostly private courtyards that belong to the residents of the houses surrounding it). I remember seeking out a host of hofjes on a previous visit and loving the ornate designs in small spaces, often with tiny alleyways leading to a small open cobble-stoned square with a well-kept garden. Unfortunately we didn't have time to visit any this time around but when you do make sure you seek out Hofje van Bakenes on Wijde Appelaarsteeg 11F, which is the oldest one dating back to 1395, and Teylers Hofje on Koudenhorn 64, which has an impressive entrance. Museums Whether you want to get your arts & culture on or you're simply hiding out from bad weather, there are a ton of wonderful museums in Haarlem that you can seek out. The most well-known ones include Teylers Museum (the first and oldest museum in the Netherlands dating back to 1784!), Frans Hals Museum (filled with the work of this most famous Haarlem painter of the Golden Age, alongside other Dutch masters), Museum Haarlem (a museum on the history of Haarlem itself), and De Adriaan Museummolen (a museum in a mill, you can't get more Dutch than that!). And that's it for my blog on Haarlem's highlights! Have you been to this gorgeous city before? If you haven't but are planning a trip to the Netherlands, I recommend Haarlem, Den Haag and Utrecht as the must-see cities (the far more traditional Amsterdam doesn't even make my list) for an authentic and less touristy Dutch experience 😊 * * * * * Pin me * * * * * If you love this post, please share it on Pinterest! 🎵 Listening to: Hamilton – Satisfied 🔹 Mood: Nostalgic
Wat te doen in Haarlem? Hier lees je alles over de leukste tips en bezienswaardigheden voor een dagje of weekendje Haarlem!
We love discovering small towns, especially the charming ones spread all over Europe. One such town is Haarlem, located not far from Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Haarlem is a lot like Amsterdam but way more localized, very quaint and unique. It has that ‘small town’ feel while having all the necessary amenities. It is worth taking a day trip from Amsterdam to see this sweet, little Dutch town or if you’re like us, spend a few nights here getting to know the culture. We liked it 100 times more than Amsterdam and definitely recommend if you want some time away from the big city! getting there Haarlem is very easy to get to, especially when coming from Amsterdam by train or car. We came by train and hopped off around the 4th stop, about a 10 minute ride. From the main train hub, we were only about a 7-10 minute walk from where we stayed. Since it’s a relatively small town, everything is within that amount of time walking and even quicker if you have a bike! where to stay Haarlem is full of really cute little Airbnb’s, which are much easier and just as cheap to find than a hostels. We had the absolute cutest, most perfect little room – and you can stay here too! It’s only about a mile walk from the train station and was equipped with everything we needed for a great stay. There is a little breakfast nook that had some bread, peanut butter, nutella, jelly, etc. for lunches and easy breakfast! It’s close to the market square and in a really cute neighborhood that’s close to a lot of amenities. It has since changed hosts since our stay back in 2015 but seems like the reviews are just as good as when we had stayed. what to see We spent one whole day exploring around Haarlem, which was an adequate amount of time to see the one big thing we wanted – the Corrie ten Boom house. Anything else we saw in Haarlem was things we just happened upon and explored. Everything in Haarlem is pretty close so you won’t have to use public transpo, just put your walking shoes to good use! Market Square The Market Square within Haarlem is like any of your typical Market Squares in Europe – equipped with shops, restaurants, and of course a church! We never went into the St. Bavokerk church, although we enjoyed a drink at one of the restaurants in the Square during a bought of sunshine. All of the Market Square restaurants have a good view of the grand stone building and stained glass windows. We ate and drank at a couple places in the Market Square during the afternoon and evening, but the lit up church is the most picturesque during the evenings in our opinion! We also shopped in the little alleyways for some random goods we needed and felt like a local the entire time. The Hiding Place The main reason we stayed in Haarlem was because of a very special book called the The Hiding Place, written by Corrie ten Boom. The short story of her history is that she and her family secretly housed Jews during the war. The people who stayed at her house would live normally in the unoccupied bedrooms, unless there was a Nazi raid, at which point they would all hide in a small room that the ten Boom’s had built in Corrie’s bedroom. At one point there was up to 8 people hiding in this small hideaway just inches away from getting seized by the Nazi’s. The ten Boom’s owned a watch making store that is still in use today, although it mainly sells jewelry now. Eventually, the ten Boom’s got sold out by their German apprentice, and Corrie’s entire family was murdered in concentration camps. She has written many books about her journey through forgiveness and her experiences before, during, and after the war. They do guided tours with very knowledgable tour guides and it’s free so that’s a plus. You can find information about tours and times here. They run tours about every 2 hours and it’s recommended to show up early, they only allow 20 people in at a time and it fills up pretty fast. We came for the second to last tour of the day, stood in line for about 45 minutes and just barely missed the cutoff for maximum people. They gave us a little reservation card to come back so we had a guaranteed spot but there was still people they had to turn away. They do tours in Dutch and English and times are posted on the door to the entrance. The side entrance is the main museum entrance and the same door that desperate Jews would come to seek refuge. We walked up the little stairwell into the second story of the house into their parlor/sitting area and got a brief history of the family and their roles during the war. Corrie’s brother was a preacher, these are some of his original sermons. This map shows how many people were killed in the Holocaust from each country. And this is the hiding place. They took a chunk out of the wall so that people can step inside, but the original door was the bottom of the cabinet that you see open. There was no way out of the hiding place, the Jews would have to wait until Corrie opened the hatch. They staged drills to make sure they could get all the people into the hiding place in 30 seconds, and making sure they took all their belongings and leaving the house without a trace of them being inside. The room was made by constructing an additional brick wall to Corrie’s room and the little room is TINY! The plaque on the inside is from the German government, apologizing and commemorating the ten Boom house, lest people forget what happened during the Holocaust. Visiting Corrie’s house is a really cool experience and […]
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