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AUTHENTIC HAARLEM COBBLESTONE STREETS, HISTORIC BUILDINGS, GRAND CHURCHES, EVEN GRANDER MUSEUMS, COSY BARS AND WORLD-CLASS SHOPPING – HAARLEM HAS IT ALL JUST 15 MINUTES FROM AMSTERDAM.

Breathin’ Haarlem

Amsterdam’s little sister, only twelve miles away

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WELCOME TO HISTORIC HAARLEM!

CONTENTS P.04 ARTS & CULTURE

For centuries, Haarlem has been a city of art and culture. From Golden Age painter Frans Hals and historic architecture to modern galleries and quirky museums, there’s something for everyone.

P.12 PUBLIC TRANSPORT MAP P.14 GOING OUT

With Michelin starred restaurants, convivial cafés, world-class concert venues and cutting-edge theatres, Haarlem has everything you need for a lively, culture-packed evening.

Just a short hop from Amsterdam, charming Haarlem is also a city of remarkable history and culture, full of 17th-century grandeur.

With spectacular monuments like the Amsterdamse Poort and St Bavokerk dating back almost 800 years, it’s no wonder that so many great artists of the Golden Age wanted to capture Haarlem’s beauty and atmosphere. Frans Hals, one of the Netherlands’ greatest painters and a Haarlem native, is celebrated in the Frans Hals Museum (alongside paintings by his peers). Of course, Haarlem has also made an impact in more recent times too. Its Jugendstil train station is one of the most beautiful in the country and the city is a bustling hub of great cafés, shops and restaurants. With Holland’s North Sea beaches so close, Haarlem is the perfect balance of culture, relaxation and leisure. www.iamsterdam.com/cityescapes

P.17 A MAZE OF SHOPPING STREETS

Haarlem’s compact centre is crammed with everything from unique boutiques and specialised shops to chain-store staples – perfect for a day of shopping.

P.22 VISITOR INFORMATION Transport tips, Visitor Information Centres, where to stay, where to eat & more.

P.21 CITY ESCAPES

Within 30 minutes of Amsterdam city centre, these inspiring city escapes offer a true taste of the Netherlands, old and new.

 a number next to an attraction corresponds to the location on the map on pp.12-13

published by Amsterdam Marketing editor-in-chief Bart van Oosterhout art direction & basic design Loes Koomen project manager Pauline Saathof designer Zlatka Siljdedic copy editor Marie Charlotte Pezé writer Megan Roberts

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ARTS & CULTURE

For centuries, Haarlem has been a city of art and culture. From Golden Age painter Frans Hals and historic architecture to modern galleries and quirky museums, there’s something for everyone.

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Flanked by convivial cafés and restaurants – plus plenty of historic buildings, including the iconic Grote Kerk (St Bavo’s church; see page 7) – the Grote Markt (Great Market), previously called ’t Sant, is the original centre of the city of Haarlem and is considered by many the most beautiful urban square in the country. In the 13th and 14th centuries a gallows loomed over ’t Sant, jousting tournaments were held in the square and traders peddled their wares.

The City Hall (which also houses the Visitor Information Centre) stands on the spot of the hunting lodge of the Counts of Holland.

The wooden building was almost entirely destroyed by a fire in the 14th century, but was rebuilt in florid style. The counts' hall contains 15th-century panel paintings and is normally open during office hours. 

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TIP Pick up a walking guide to Haarlem’s monuments at the Visitor Information Centre. www.haarlem.nl

5 TIP Take a private tour on the beautiful Spaarne River  with Post Verkade Cruises (www.postverkadegroep.nl); join an openboat tour with Haarlem Canal Tours www.haarlemcanaltours.com) or charter a beautiful historic barge with De Waterkoets Haarlem (www.dewaterkoets.nl).

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f you take the train to Haarlem, you’re in for a treat from the moment you arrive. The only Dutch railway station in the Jugendstil (art nouveau) style, Haarlem Station  was constructed in 1906 and is characterised by its many tiled panels, decorative ironwork and striking wooden signal house. It’s a fitting introduction to a city that is teeming with exceptionally rich history. There are 4,000 municipal and national listed monuments in Haarlem, many of them in the well-preserved historic city centre and within easy walking distance of one another.

The Amsterdamse Poort , located at the end of the old route from Amsterdam to Haarlem, dates from 1355 and is the last remaining of 12 original city gates that formed the main city defences.

REACHING FOR THE SKIES Haarlem is home to a vast number of great churches in addition to the imposing Grote Kerk (St Bavo’s church)  (see page 7) – most of which are worth a visit. The late 15th century Bakenesserkerk , located northeast of the Teylers Museum ,

has a distinctive white stone steeple that closely resembles that of the nearby Grote Kerk (St Bavo’s church).

During the construction of the steeple on the Grote Kerk, the material was found to be too heavy, causing the church to creak. The steeple was dismantled and replaced with a new, lighter version made of wood with lead cladding. The first newly built Protestant church in Haarlem, the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) , meanwhile, has a distinctive Renaissance-style steeple, built between 1613 and 1616 by the Flemish city architect Lieven de Key. The steeple was built against the former Anna Chapel, which made way for the church in 1645. This resulted in a peculiar combination of two entirely different architectural styles.

THE SPAARNE RIVER On the Spaarne River, which winds its way through Haarlem to the main square, is the Waag (Weighing House)  dating from 1599, where traders weighed cheese and butter. The Renaissance-style building has two virtually identical stone façades and characteristic round-arched windows.

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TEYLERS MUSEUM Behind the heavy monumental door of the oldest museum in the Netherlands, the perfectly preserved world of the 18thcentury Enlightenment awaits. In period surroundings that exude the atmosphere of the time, visitors ‘rediscover’ the newest scientific experiments, ‘recently’ excavated fossils and drawings and accounts of journeys of discovery. Wandering through the collection – which is displayed in authentic cases and lit only by daylight – is like leafing through an antique encyclopedia, allowing each object to tell its own story. The free audio tour comes highly recommended.

Spaarne 16  www.teylersmuseum.eu FREE entrance with the I amsterdam City Card

TIP The Teylers Museum gets into the winter swing with beautiful ‘ice-cold’ paintings from 19th-century Dutch artists, full of skaters and Teylers Museum Nov 7 2015 – March 6 2016

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GROTE KERK (ST BAVO’S CHURCH) Opposite the town hall on the Grote Markt looms the Gothic Grote Kerk (St Bavo’s church), whose 50-metre steeple has dominated Haarlem’s skyline for centuries. Built between 1370 and 1520, the church is UNESCO protected and contains some beautiful Renaissance artworks. Famous painters Frans Hals and Pieter Saenredam are buried here, and it is also home to the renowned Müller organ, once played by Mozart at the age of ten.

Grote Markt 22  www.bavo.nl

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TULPOMANIA TOUR Haarlem is paying its own tribute to Holland’s iconic bloom. During the Keukenhof’s (spring garden) open season, the special Tulpomania package features a superb three-in-one experience: the Keukenhof’s floral splendour, a flower exhibition – with both paintings and real flowers – at the Frans Hals Museum, and a Tulpomania beer tasting at the Jopenkerk brewery. The package is available online at www.haarlem.nl 24 March - 16 May 2016

FRANS HALS MUSEUM A must-see for anyone interested in the Dutch Masters, the Frans Hals Museum celebrates arguably Haarlem’s most famous native. Housed in the poorhouse where Hals spent his final years, the collection focuses on the 17th-century Haarlem School, and boasts the world’s largest collection of paintings by Frans Hals. The jewels in the crown are the eight group portraits of the Civic Guard that reveal Hals’ exceptional attention to mood.

Also look out for paintings by contemporaries including Hendrick Goltzius and Jacob van Ruisdael, Pieter Saenredam and Jan Steen. From 14 November 2015 till 13 March 2016, the remarkable exhibition of the cleric and famous painter Jan van Scorel, who introduced the Italian Renaissance to the Netherlands, is not to be missed.

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Groot Heiligland 62  www.franshalsmuseum.nl FREE entrance with the I amsterdam City Card

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Groot Heiligland 47  www.museumhaarlem.nl

TIP There are special guided walks through Haarlem’s almshouses on Saturdays at 14.00, or alternatively, pick up a brochure from the Visitor Information Centre for a self-guided walking route.

HISTORIC ALMSHOUSES Leafy courtyards enclosed by rows of quaint houses, Haarlem’s 21 hofjes can be hard to find, behind their heavy doors and concealed entrances – but they’re well worth seeking out. These almshouses were often established by wealthy citizens as sheltered accommodation for elderly women in need (their male counterparts were housed in ‘old men’s homes’, such as the building that now houses the Frans Hals Museum). The oldest hofjes date back to the 12th century, and were built for beguines, but most date from the 15th to 18th centuries. The oldest and newest hofjes in the Netherlands are situated next to each other in the city centre: the Hofje van Bakenes, established in 1395, and the Johan Enshedéhofje, created in 2007. Most hofjes can be visited daily except Sundays, free of charge, between 10.00 and 17.00.

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Past and present meet at Museum Haarlem, the city museum where Haarlem’s history takes center stage in an engaging permanent exhibition. In addition, new exhibits are organized twice per year, more comprehensive excursions into the city’s historical or artistic heritage, combined with lectures, guided tours, city tours and children's workshops.

Open 7 days a week, Haarlem Museum is the ideal starting point to explore the city. Your thirst for knowledge is not quenched after learning the history of the famous Haarlem breweries at the Museum? Head to popular Jopenkerk to get a taste of authentic Haarlem beer. The city tours know the way home…

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CARLTON SQUARE Baan 7 (Houtplein), 2012 DB HAARLEM T +31 (0)23 531 90 91 , F +31 (0)23 532 98 53 E info@square.carlton.nl I www.carlton.nl/square

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You can sleep in an Old School Bedstede. I’m all local, I’m a Boutique Hostel with themed rooms for 2 to 14 people.

Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals is located right in the middle of the historic city centre of Haar lem.

AMRÂTH GRAND HOTEL FRANS HALS Damstraat 10 2011 HA HAARLEM T +31 (0)23 518 18 18

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That, Duin & Kruidberg Country Estate has been built as being the largest residential house in the Netherlands.

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Spiegelstraat 4, 2011 BP HAARLEM T +31(0)23 844 69 16 E mail@helloimlocal.com I www.helloimlocal.com

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Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon stayed in the hotel during the filming of Ocean’s Twelve in Haarlem.

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Duin en Kruidbergerweg 60 2071 LE SANTPOORT-NOORD T +31(0)23 512 18 00 E info@duin-kruidberg.nl, I www.duin-kruidberg.nl

Kruisweg 34, 2011 LC HAARLEM T +31 (0)23 532 17 50, F +31 (0)23 532 95 43 E reservations@hotelliondor.nl I www.hotelliondor.nl

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STEMPELS Klokhuisplein 9, 2011 HK HAARLEM T +31(0)23 512 39 10 E info@stempelsinhaarlem.nl I www.stempelsinhaarlem.nl

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Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem has 315 hotel rooms of which 222 have been renovated to luxurious rooms.

VAN DER VALK HOTEL Toekanweg 2, 2035 LC HAARLEM T +31(0)23 536 75 00 E haarlem@valk.nl

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aarlemmerhout is the oldest green monument of the Netherlands. Located on the south side of Haarlem, de Hout (the wood) as it is popularly called, has an area of 60 acres complete with deer park, petting zoo and pancake house, and is host to great summer music festivals. Located on the edge of Haarlemmerhout, Paviljoen Welgelegen has been the seat of the government of the province of North Holland since 1930. Built in the revolutionary year 1789, it became a retreat for Napoleon and Wilhelmina of Prussia, the mother of King William I. During office hours you can take a pre-arranged guided tour of the period rooms. 

MOLEN DE ADRIAAN In the heart of Haarlem, the Molen de Adriaan, originally built in 1778, is a smocked windmill that sits on the scenic Spaarne River on the foundations of the tower that once defended the town centre. When it burned down in 1932, a central focal point of the city was lost. It took 70 years for local citizens to raise enough money to rebuild the mill. The view of old Haarlem from the platform above the river is not to be missed.

Papentorenvest 1A  www.molenadriaan.nl

Two historic ‘halls’ – the 17th-century Dutch Renaissance Vleeshal, a former meat market, and the neoclassical Verweyhal (a chamber of rhetoric) – today house Haarlem’s contemporary art museum. Exhibitions change every four months and are arranged in clusters, ranging from Dutch impressionists and CoBrA artists to video, installation art and photography by cuttingedge international artists.

Grote Markt 16  www.dehallen.nl

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With Michelin starred restaurants, convivial cafés, world-class concert venues and cutting-edge theatres, Haarlem has everything you need for a lively, culture-packed evening.

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n recent years, four major cultural centres – Stadsschouwburg Haarlem, Philharmonie, Toneelschuur and Patronaat – have been renovated or rebuilt, bringing Haarlem’s rich history into the 21st century and acting as breeding grounds for top Dutch talent.

One of the five oldest theatres in the Netherlands, Stadsschouwburg Haarlem  (Wilsonsplein 23, www.theater-haarlem.nl) is the city’s municipal theatre, which reopened following extensive renovation in 2008. Affectionately dubbed ‘bonbonnière’ by locals – a small, ornate chocolate box – it hosts a diverse programme of plays, dance, music and cabaret. Large enough to impress yet small enough to embrace, the magnificent 19th-century Philharmonie Haarlem (Lange Begijnestraat 11, www. theater-haarlem.nl ) is the city’s finest concert hall and home to the perfectly preserved late romantic Cavaillé-Coll organ.

Toneelschuur (Lange Begijnestraat 9, www. toneelschuur.nl ) has been a leading home for Dutch contemporary theatre, dance and film for more than 25 years, and offers up more contemporary dramatic fare, including its own productions under the moniker Toneelschuur Productions. It also houses the Filmschuur (www.filmschuur.nl), which screens art-house movies.

Centrally located, the enormous Patronaat (Zijlsingel 2, www.patronaat.nl ) is Haarlem’s top music venue – and one of the best in the Netherlands.

TIP Haarlem hosts many fantastic music festivals and events throughout the year, including Bevrijdingspop in May, Haarlem Jazz & More in August, Haarlem Culture Festival and Jopenfestival in September, and ‘Kunstlijn’ in October. The Christmas Market (12 & 13 December 2015) brings festive cheer to the beautiful illuminated city of Haarlem. Check www.haarlemmarketing.nl for up-to-date programme information.

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brewery & restaurant JOPENKERK Beer is definitely a religion for some, but former church-turned-brewery Jopenkerk takes it to extremes.

Brewing ‘Jopen Hoppenbier’ onsite to an old Haarlem recipe from 1501, the former Jacobskerk has been beautifully restored – with vaulted ceilings and stained glass intact – and also houses a grand café and restaurant.

Gedempte Voldersgracht 2  www.jopenkerk.nl

HOFJE ZONDER ZORGEN

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Hofje zonder Zorgen offers a range of carefully selected high-quality organic products, homemade cakes and delicious organic soups, as well as freshly squeezed juices of seasonal fruit, oven-fresh bread rolls with exceptional toppings, salads and homemade quiches. And let’s not forget the delicious homemade high tea (booking required)! Discover the culinary secrets of Hofje zonder Zorgen, prepared using local ingredients.

RESTAURANT ZUIDAM Restaurant Zuidam is situated in a unique location on the Spaarne with a view over beautiful historic Haarlem. This former shipyard now houses a modern, contemporary restaurant which has maintained its historical values. The intimate atmosphere makes it ideal for a romantic evening, a business dinner or simply a pleasant evening out..

In summer the big terrace is the place to be, as it catches the sun all day long.

Scheepmakersdijk 2A www.restaurantzuidam.nl

Grote Houtstraat 142A  www.hofjezonderzorgen.nl

GRAND CAFÉ BRINKMANN Grand Café Brinkmann has been a concept in Haarlem and the surrounding area since 1879. Good food, perfect coffee and personnel who ensure excellent service with verve and pleasure. The Art Nouveau interior with high ceilings, an enormous terrace and unique location attract a broad range of customers, so it’s open for breakfast, lunch, drinks and dinner.

Grote Markt 13  www.grandcafebrinkmann.nl

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A MAZE OF SHOPPING STREETS Haarlem was named Best Shopping City in the Netherlands more than once. Its compact centre is crammed with everything from unique boutiques and specialised shops to chain-store staples.

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READY, STEADY... SHOP! From unique clothing boutiques and charming antique and curiosity shops to numerous specialist stores that meet every conceivable need, Haarlem's historic centre has them all in a pleasant and original atmosphere, with personal service and unparalleled passion. No wonder, then, that Haarlem has been named the Best Shopping City in the Netherlands more than once.

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concet tre PORTRAIT In a cosy, industrial, monumental old building that once housed horses, then cars, Portrait is a onestop shop for creative inspiration, comprising café, gallery and clothing and interiors shop. Browse the collection of Scandi-chic fashion from Samsøe & Samsøe, Selected Femme, A.O.CMS, L:A Bruket and Hagedornhagen then enjoy a Zagadabi coffee and cake or home-made soup.

Raamvest 29A www.portrait-haarlem.nl

HET VERKOOPATELIER A curiosity cabinet of hip interiors in Haarlem’s ‘Golden Streets’ area, Het VerkoopAtelier is a gold mine for quirky gifts, unique knick-knacks and a smattering of vintage. You’ll find a carefully curated collection of framed butterflies, deer antlers and vintage postcards alongside owner Heidi Weisbeek’s own leather bag designs.

Jacobijnestraat 6 zwart www.hetverkoopatelier.com

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sion, ntae & fese SISSY-BOY Sissy-Boy has Dutch roots but a global attitude. The unique fashion and lifestyle brand offers more than clothes: the flagshipstore in Haarlem is also pleased to serve a welcoming cup of coffee or a healthy lunch. The airy, open, designer-worthy shop is worth a visit in itself.

Barteljorisstraat 25 www.sissyboy.com

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KLOFFIE ‘Kloffie’ has been voted most innovative retailer in the Netherlands. It is housed in a beautiful building, whose facade is a real eyecathcer! Inside you'll find contemporary fashion, footwear and lifestyle. For ladies and gentlemen. Owner Michel is almost always be found here, including his sincere interest.

That's where garb stands for. Open and honesty, friendliness, beautiful products and passion for the selection of national and international fashion brands have already made your togs. The items here are not available on every street corner, original and something for everyone.

JANSJE A beautiful selection of sustainable gifts from around the world, with ‘fair’ design at the heart of the concept. You’ll find upcycled oil-drum storage containers and vintage jewellery alongside new items created through social enterprise initiatives, sourced from the Netherlands as well as Nepal, India, Brazil and Morocco. The café serves some of the best (organic) apple pie in town.

Grote Houtstraat 45 www.jansje.nl/winkel

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delicacies BOURGONDISCH LIFESTYLE Bourgondisch Lifestyle offers a selection of quality cheeses. They also fine European wines, delicacies, exquisite breads, jams, pates and other surprisingly beautiful and delicious products.

Koningstraat 5 www.bourgondischlifestyle.nl

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toyshop & café MENEER PAPRIKA A Mecca for the wee ones, this large toyshop has everything from Duplo to comic books and art supplies – and playing is actively encouraged. While children go wild, parents can enjoy organic home-made goodies in the café.

Koningstraat 19-21 www.meneerpaprika.nl

AJ VAN DER PIGGE This family-run pharmacy has held firm since 1849 – refusing to budge even as the towering V&D department store sprung up around it. Walking through the door is like stepping back in time: historic pharmacy jars line the dark wooden shelves, brimming with everything from herbs and spices to liquorice. Pick up some ‘Haarlemmerolie’ (Haarlem Oil), a centuries-old remedy said to cure all ailments. Note the gaper (literally, ‘yawner’) above the door. These stone or wooden heads – often depicting a Moor – were historically used to indicate that a building was a pharmacy.

Gierstraat 3 www.vanderpigge.nl

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candy SNOEPGOED To create good old-fashioned candy you're never too old! With over 40 different candies you’ll have ample choice. And all sweets at ‘Snoepgoed’ are organic. In addition to the sweets sugar free, gluten free, dairy free, gelatin free, or a combination of these. This allows people with allergies and special requests to shop at Snoepgoed.

H DE VRIES Every bibliophile’s dream, De Vries is housed in a glorious historic building and the staff understand that browsing takes time – lots of time when this many books are on offer, with a good selection of English, German, French, Italian and Spanish volumes. There’s a reading table, free WiFi, coffee and many, many books…

Gedempte Oude Gracht 27 www.devriesboeken.nl

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CITY ESCAPES There’s more to Amsterdam than you may think. Within 30 minutes of the city centre these inspiring city escapes offer a true taste of the Netherlands, old and new.

Amsterdam Beach Just down the road from Haarlem, experience the bustling beach and check out a variety of shops, restaurants and beach clubs in Zandvoort.

The wind water beach in IJmuiden aan Zee is great for thrill-seekers looking to try their hand at water sports.

Nature lovers will enjoy hiking or cycling through the iconic Dutch dunes.

Flowers of Amsterdam Be a part of contemporary tulip mania just a short hop from Amsterdam. Find flower parades, the world-famous Keukenhof flower garden (open 24 March-16 May 2015), the world’s largest flower auction in

Aalsmeer and bulb fields bursting into glorious colour.

Old Holland Windmills spin in the breeze at the Zaanse Schans, church bells ring out and cows wander around Old Holland’s farmhouses. Amsterdam Waterland and smalltown harbours Marken, Volendam and Monnickendam showcase traditional skills such as shipbuilding, fishing and cheese making.

Get FREE entrance to various attractions, boat trips and more with the I amsterdam City Card

New Land The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area owes everything to

innovation, and it is still evolving. New Land locations such as Lelystad and Almere offer fascinating examples of interesting architecture and creative developments – as well as world-class shopping.

Castles & Gardens Retreat to the Amstel River countryside, fortress stretch and leisure lakes to soak up maritime and military history.

This region is especially rich in historical river estates and extravagant castles to be admired or explored.

Get FREE entrance to various attractions with the I amsterdam City Card

TIP See www.iamsterdam.com/ cityescapes for more excursion tips – including where to stay, where to eat and transport advice – as well as to download guides to all these City Escapes.

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VISITOR INFORMATION

Everything you need to get the most out of your visit.

VISITOR INFO CENTRES AMSTERDAM A I amsterdam Visitor Centre Stationsplein 10(across from Central Station) +31 (0)20 702 6000 www.iamsterdam.com B I amsterdam Visitor Centre Schiphol Airport (Arrivals 2 at Schiphol Plaza) +31 (0)20 702 6000 www.iamsterdam.com HAARLEM C VVV Haarlem Grote Markt 2 +31 (0)23 531 7325 www.haarlem.nl

GETTING THERE TRAIN Haarlem has two train stations. Haarlem Station is in the centre of town and Haarlem Spaarnwoude on the outskirts.

From Amsterdam Central trains to Haarlem Station run extremely regularly (5-15 minutes between services) and take just 15 minutes. There are regular services from Haarlem Station to North Sea beaches Zandvoort, Bloemendaal, Overveen, Santpoort Zuid/Noord, IJmuiden aan Zee and Wijk aan Zee, by either train or bus.

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From Amsterdam D VVV Zandvoort Bakkerstraat 2/B +31 (0)23 571 7947 www.vvvzandvoort.com E VVV IJmuiden aan Zee Central Library Dudokplein 16 +31 (0)20 201 8800 www.vvvijmuidenaanzee.nl F De Tip Wijk aan Zee Voostraat 12 +31 (0)6 8146 8816 www.tipwijkaanzee.nl

Central Station take bus 170 or 172 or tram 17 to stop Busstation Marnixstraat. Then bus 80 to Haarlem, stop Tempeliersstraat. Journey time approx. 60min.

From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, R-net bus 300 runs every 10-15 minutes and takes you to the centre of Haarlem in just 45 minutes.

GETTING AROUND

Haarlem has a very compact centre, and you can easily walk from one place to the next. Alternatively, regular buses run around the city, and the main taxi rank is located outside Haarlem Station.

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BIKE RENTAL Rent a Bike Haarlem is just two minutes from Haarlem Station and has city bikes with gears, tandems, children’s bikes and more. Rental prices start at just 10. Guided tours through the city and Stadspark de Hout are available. Alternatively, pick up cycling maps at the Visitor Information Centre.

Lange Herenstraat 36 www.rentabikehaarlem.nl 25% discount with your I amsterdam City Card WALKING ROUTES Haarlem Walks provide two-hour guided walks around the old town of Haarlem for just 5 per person. Alternatively, pick up walking maps from the I amsterdam Visitor Centre. www.haarlem.nl

SELECTION OF ACCOMMODATION

AMBASSADOR CITY CENTRE HOTEL Located in the historic heart of the city, facing the Grote Kerk (St Bavo’s church), with terrace and garden, free WiFi and packed lunches on request.

Oude Groenmarkt 20–24 +31 (0)23 512 5300 www.ambassadorcitycentrehotel.nl

AMRÂTH GRAND HOTEL FRANS HALS Four-star hotel offering 78 luxury rooms and four junior suites, situated in the shadow of the Grote Kerk (St Bavo’s church), in the middle of the entertainment and shopping district, within walking distance of Haarlem’s many museums.

Damstraat 10 +31 (0)23 518 1818 www.amrathhotels.nl

CARLTON SQUARE HOTEL Located close to the Stads-park de Hout municipal park, with brasserie, whisky bar and all mod cons.

Baan 7 (Houtplein) +31 (0)23 531 9091 www.carlton.nl/square GOLDEN TULIP LION D’OR HAARLEM Four-star hotel located in the heart of medieval Haarlem, close to the train and bus stations, with 30 rooms and four junior suites plus restaurant.

Kruisweg 34-36 +31 (0)23 532 1750 www.goldentulipliondor.nl HELLO I’M LOCAL BOUTIQUE HOSTEL Located in the city centre in a quiet neighbourhood four minutes’ walk from the Grote Markt, this hotel has 12 rooms full of character, a lovely outdoor patio with fire pit – and no TV or WiFi in the rooms to help you relax.

Spiegelstraat 4 +31 (0)23 844 6916 www.helloimlocal.com STAYOKAY HAARLEM Stayokay offers bunk beds in shared multiperson rooms with en suite toilet and shower.

It provides exactly what you need without the superfluous luxuries and is situated on the edge of bustling Haarlem and near National Park ZuidKennemerland Jan Gijzenpad 3 +31 (0)23 537 3793 www.stayokay.com STEMPELS Located in a former printing press dating from 1703 in the historic centre of Haarlem, Stempels is an atmospheric, mod-

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Klokhuisplein 9 +31 (0)23 512 3910 www.stempelsinhaarlem.nl VAN DER VALK HOTEL HAARLEM Within 20 minutes of the historic city centre, Hotel Haarlem’s rooms, suites, restaurant, bar and lounge are all designed to help guests relax and enjoy themselves in style and comfort.

Toekanweg 2 +31 (0)23 536 7500 www.hotelhaarlem.nl

MORE RESTAURANTS

BAR WOLKERS Vintage industrial styled, light-filled café, open for breakfast, lunch and drinks into the evening.

Gedempte Oude Gracht 139 +31 (0)23 534 7524 DIJKERS ETEN & DRINKEN A surprisingly affordable restaurant, given the high quality ingredients.

Warmoesstraat 5-7 +31 (0)23 551 1564 www.restaurantdijkers.nl

DODICI Experience the 'Dolce Vita' at this restaurant on the bustling Grote Markt.

Smedestraat 47 +31 (0)23 532 8686 www.dodici.nl GRAND CAFÉ NOBEL Classy brasserie in a monumental building close to the Teylers Museum and with sunny riverside terrace.

Spaarne 36 +31 (0)23 532 7034 www.grandcafenobel.nl 25% discount with your I amsterdam City Card PROEFLOKAAL IN DEN UIVER With ten draft beers and 15 bottled – all Dutch or Belgian, of course – this charming tasting house may not have the largest selection, but it is carefully selected, ensuring you get the perfect pint.

Riviervismarkt 13 www.indenuiver.nl SEYMOUR Seymour Brasserie & Bar is located in one of the most arresting buildings in Haarlem, built back in 1899 by Vroom & Drees-

BIKE RENTAL IN AMSTERDAM Hire a bike or a scooter near Central Station and cycle the 20km to Haarlem.

AMSTERBIKE Offers electric scooter rental as well as standard bikes.

Piet Heinkade 11A, +31 (0)20 419 9063 www.amsterbike.eu

MACBIKE

City bikes, tandems, electric bikes, child seats, cargo bikes and more.

Stationsplein 5, +31 (0)20 624 8391 www.macbike.nl

YELLOW BIKE Three locations close to Central Station.

Nieuwezijds Kolk 29, +31 (0)20 620 6940 www.yellowbike.nl

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Today, the doors of the monumental corner shop are still open, offering a solid menu of European cuisine and fancy cocktails… and the opportunity to socialize until the wee hours of the night.

Korte Veerstraat 1 +31 (0)23 201 0260 www.seymour.nl TAVERNE DE WAAG Located in the monumental former weigh station (1597) on the bank of the Spaarne River, with a delightful sunny terrace, cosy bar and affordable food, Taverne De Waag also serves up a full programme of poetry, philosophy and music.

Damstraat 29 +31 (0)23 531 1640 www.tavernedewaag.nl THE LOUISIANA LOBSTERSHACK The Louisiana Lobstershack opened up this summer to spice up Haarlem with its New Orleansstyle eating and partying.

Chase the blues with some cocktails and fresh hot Cajun food (crayfish, gumbo and burgers, and

of course lobster).

Zijlstraat 21 +31 (0)6 142 694 17 www.lobstershack.nl WIJNBAR VIQH Cosy yet modern wine bar with over 120 wines on offer. Tastings are available.

Grote Markt 4 +31 (0)23 542 4258 www.viqh.nl SEE P.15 FOR MORE RESTAURANT TIPS

I AMSTERDAM CITY CARD Get free access to more than 40 of Amsterdam’s major museums, a canal cruise through the city centre and free public transport on all metro, bus and tram lines operated by GVB Amsterdam.

Get 25% DISCOUNT at these marked attractions with your City Card. www.iamsterdam.com/ citycard

AMSTERDAM & REGION DAY TICKET Discover Amsterdam and the surrounding area with the Amsterdam & Region Day Ticket – a special 24-hour public transport pass valid on metros, trams and buses operated by GVB, Connexxion and EBS. Special offer: combine the Amsterdam & Region Day Ticket with the I amsterdam City Card.

Explore the Amsterdam area and its attractions and save money by picking up the Amsterdam & Region Day Ticket for just €10*. *This offer is exclusively available at the Visitor Information Centres at Central Station and Schiphol Airport.

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Explore Authentic Haarlem With the Amsterdam & Region Day Ticket you can travel 24 hours by bus, tram and metro in and around Amsterdam.

This ticket is ideal to visit Authentic Haarlem & Amsterdam Beach.

ding bus line 858 from Schiphol Airport to Keukenhof

Price â‚Ź13.50

Purchase your Amsterdam & Region Day Ticket with your I amsterdam City Card and get â‚Ź3.50 discount.

This offer is exclusively available at the I amsterdam Visitor Centres in Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport. www.iamsterdam.com/citycard