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Family Travel Ideas in Haarlem
Edit ThisHaarlem family travel can be enjoyed without any discretion in the age group. Northern Holland's capital, Haarlem is a wonderful place for a family vacation. Its excellent blend of European history, art and culture can provide you and your family an experience of a lifetime. The city of Haarlem is surrounded by nature parks, museums, churches, shopping spots and restaurants that will make the top of any tourist's list. Here are just some of the things that can make Haarlem family travel simply unforgettable.
Leisure Strolls
Step out of the hotel with your family and take a stroll down Haarlemmerhout, Haarlem's oldest park. People go here to admire the landscape and glimpse deer that live among trees and flowers. Admire the colorful burst of flowers and nature by taking your family down to the Keukenjof Gardens, where they have the most amazing tulips ever seen. The Keukenhof is one of the largest flower gardens in the world, visited best during spring.
Make your way down to Zandvoort, a large beach popular for its grand sand dunes and its fine sand. Families and couples love the beautiful sunsets in this area.
Museum and Landmark Trips
What better way is there to teach your kids about history than actually letting them see it? One of the city's landmarks is the Sint-Bavokerk Church, known for its 1400s architecture. Walk on its cobbled stones and fall in love with its age-old wooden pews. Stained glass adds a splash of color to the church, and great organ concerts make it come alive with music.
Frans Hals Museum should be your next stop. It features a magnificent dollhouse that is a replica of the merchant Frans Hals' home. It also showcases his works and some of the city's most valuable artifacts.
Another landmark your family will enjoy is the De Adriann Windmill.
Shopping and Dining experience
The Haarlem Shopping Center is not only a wonderful spot for shopping and dining, it is also a wonderful architectural landmark. Your family will enjoy a modern shopping experience here, as everything you need can be found here, from food to clothes. To complete your day, dine from the top of the building and witness the majestic view of the city. If you enjoy walking in the outdoors as you shop, go to Grote Houtstraat, the most popular and the longest shopping street that goes right into the middle of the city.
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