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Frans Hals Museum

With a visit to the Frans Hals Museum, you visit one museum, in two locations. The two locations are a scenic 7-minute walk apart. The special collections and exhibits are always a variation where old and new meet. Of course, you can also admire many works by Frans Hals here.

Explore the Teylers Museum

Visit the oldest museum in the Netherlands, the Teylers Museum, and let yourself be enchanted by its impressive collection of art, science, and natural history. Admire the fossils, minerals, old books, coins, and paintings housed in a stunning historical building that is a sight to behold in itself. The museum also offers interactive exhibitions and activities for visitors of all ages.

Walk to the Grote Markt

Explore the picturesque streets of the historic city center and enjoy the beautiful architecture and charming shops as you walk towards the Grote Markt. Here, you'll find the impressive town hall, the beautiful Saint Bavo Church, and various cozy cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy local specialties.

Shopping

Haarlem was voted the best shopping city in the Netherlands for a reason. In the picturesque streets of the compact Haarlem city center, you will find trendy concept stores, fine home furnishing stores and antique markets. Among locals, the surprising boutiques in the Gouden Straatjes are especially popular.

Relax in the Hortus Botanicus

Take a leisurely stroll through the serene gardens of the Hortus Botanicus, where you can enjoy a wide variety of flowers, plants, and trees. The botanical garden offers an oasis of tranquility in the heart of the city and is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle. Visit the various themed gardens, the greenhouses with exotic plants, and enjoy a cup of coffee at the garden restaurant.