Explore Haarlem

Haarlem is the world’s very first “Harlem” and yes -- it’s where New York’s Harlem got its name. Visitors to Amsterdam’s Haarlem are in for a treat – the area offers everything from markets and architectural sights to restaurants, cruises, and museums. Specific points of interest include: the 700-year old Haarlem Market Square, Town Hall (built in mid-1200s), Frans Hals Museum, a 15th-century Gothic Church featuring a 400-year-old cannonball, and the History Museum Haarlem. Not to be missed is the 50-minute Canal Cruise that loops through and around Haarlem. The tour features a live guide. Other famous Haarlem sights include the Red Light District and the De Adriaan Windmill.