One of the most interesting things to do in Haarlem is shopping. There are several places where you can get some good bargains. Be it brand name items or locally produced items, you will be able to find all that you need here in Haarlem.

Open Market

The weekend open market in Haarlem houses the finest and greatest products in Netherlands. The market is a great place to bargain for things like clothes, fashion accessories and many other things. The market also has several fruits and vegetable vendors; you might want to stock up on some fruit while you tour Haarlem. This weekend open market takes place along the street of the City Hall’s front.

Grote Houtstraa

Grote Houtstraa is one of the main shopping areas in Haarlem. It covers the heart of the city through the mains square of Houtplien. If you are looking to pick up some brand item clothes, this the right place to shop. There are also individual clothing, jewelry, sport stores, restaurants and much more in this area. Grote Houtstraa operates everyday from Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Botermarket

Botermarket is situated in the small square in downtown Haarlem. There is a fountain right in the middle of Botermarket that serves as its landmark. This market is open from Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Botermarket is a great place to buy some souvenirs to take home with you. The market is also a place where you can buy different dry foodstuffs. There are also some international chain stores in Botermarket like Ben and Jerry’s, H&M and C&A.

Shoppingmall Schalkwijk

Schalkwijk is another one of the popular shopping destinations in Haarlem. Schalkwijk is an indoor shopping mall located in the southeast part of the town. Schalkwijk houses lots of local and international shops that offer different merchandise like ready-made clothing, foods, shoes, books and more. Just like any other store, Schalkwijk shopping mall is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Vroom & Dreesman (V&D) Department Store

This is a popular Dutch chain department store that has 62 branches all over Netherlands. Vroom & Dreesman (V&D) Department Store offers everything from books, jewelry, clothes, CDs, shoes and electronic gadgets to home furnishings. If you are looking for something in particular, chances are you will find it at Vroom & Dreesman’s. The department store also houses the popular “La Place” multilevel food court, so you can enjoy some Dutch delicacies while shopping.