Along the Spaarne
A day in Haarlem, lunch by the water or dinner with your group: find practical tips to plan your visit. Choose the story that suits your day.
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Haarlem Christmas market 2026: dates, opening hours and lunch
A visit to Haarlem’s Christmas market is even nicer with time to sit down together along the way. Here are the announced dates and opening hours for 2026, plus ideas for combining your market visit with a meal…
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Autumn school holidays in Haarlem 2026: things to do with children
A day out during the autumn school holidays does not need a packed itinerary. Choose an activity the children are keen on, leave room for a walk and decide when you will eat together. Haarlem has some specific…
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Shopping and lunch in Haarlem
ALONG THE SPAARNE · A DAY OF SHOPPING A shopping day in Haarlem is even better when you leave time to sit down together for a meal. Choose a few shopping streets that suit your interests and make…
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Haarlem in the rain: museums and a meal break
ALONG THE SPAARNE · EVEN WHEN IT RAINS Rain forecast for your day in Haarlem? Choose a museum you are genuinely curious about and make a meal part of your outing. You do not need to walk every…
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Haarlem with children: ideas for a day out
ALONG THE SPAARNE · A DAY OUT TOGETHER A day in Haarlem with children does not need a packed schedule. Choose one activity that sparks their curiosity, leave room for discoveries along the way and plan a meal…
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A day in Haarlem along the Spaarne
ALONG THE SPAARNE · A DAY IN HAARLEM A walk through the old town, a museum visit and lunch by the water: a day in Haarlem does not need a packed itinerary. Choose one walk and one place…
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Planning a group dinner in Haarlem
ALONG THE SPAARNE · AROUND THE TABLE A birthday, an evening with colleagues or finally getting the whole family together again: a group dinner starts with a good plan. Use this checklist to gather everyone’s wishes, then look…