Haarlem

For the neighborhood in New York City, see Manhattan/Harlem and Upper Manhattan. Haarlem is a lovely historical city on the river Spaarne 20 kilometers from Amsterdam. International tourism finally seems to have discovered the town's many charms, and an increasing number of visitors find their way here each year. A quick glance at the downtown makes it obvious why. Haarlem boasts a magnificent old centre with plenty of monumental buildings. As the city was home to several first class Dutch painters, including Frans Hals and there's a lot of art to go around. And if you're into shopping, a day in Haarlem is a day well spent too, as it was best shopping city of the nation several times. Other towns may lay claims to that title, but Haarlem's centre undisputably offers a colorful mix of large chain stores, specialty shops, boutiques and art galeries. A broad range of Halal restaurants makes the picture complete. In short, Haarlem is well worth a visit. For those who are wondering: yes and the famous New York City neighbourhood of Harlem is named after this once powerful Dutch city.

Haarlem Halal Travel Guide

Haarlem is the centre of a flower-growing neighborhood and a major export point for flower bulbs. However, with some 750,000 people visiting the city each year, tourism makes up an increasingly important part of the town's economy. With about 157,000 inhabitants, Haarlem is the 13th largest city in the Netherlands but when it comes to tourism, it's the 4th most visited city. As for most popular places, this may mean the incidental line and some crowds around main attractions in high season. However and the town is fairly quiet in off season and its growing popularity does come with ample opportunities to eat and sleep.

History

The first record of the name 'Haarlem' dates from the 10th century. Located on a busy north/south connection route and the city became the seat of the Counts of Holland. In 1245 the city was granted city rights by Count William II of Holland. Due to the heroic acts of knights from Haarlem during the fifth crusade and their contributions to the siege of Damiate in 1217, Haarlem was granted permission to show a cross and a sword in the city's coat of arms. Haarlem was known for its flower growing neighborhood, and also for its textiles, shipyards, engineering plants and textile mills. In 1573 and the Spanish ended its charter. In the 16th and 17th centuries, Haarlem was a hotspot for Dutch painting. Frans Hals, Jacob van Ruisdael, and Adriaen van Ostade were all located here. Also in the 17th century it became a refuge for Huguenots.

In the beginning, all of the city's buildings were wooden and the risk of fire was always present. In 1328 most of the city was burnt down. When rebuilding began, yet again in 1347, another fire spread through Haarlem. This time though, it engulfed the Counts' castle and city hall. However and the Count decided that he no longer needed a base in Haarlem and decided to move to The Hague. With that, he donated the land to Haarlem and later a new city hall would be built in its place. It would take over 150 years for the city to be rebuilt.

• VVV Haarlem - tourist information centre - Grote Markt 2 52.381516, 4.635109 at the Stadhuis (City Hall) ☎ +31 23-5317325 Opening Hours: April - October Monday 13:00-17:30, Tuesday to Friday 09:30-17:30, Saturday 10:00-17:99. In winter months limited hours, check website 2022-00-09

Travel to Haarlem

Travel by train to Haarlem

Haarlem is well-connected by train, with intercity and sprinter trains running between Amsterdam and Haarlem Central Station roughly every 10 minutes. From Amsterdam, it's a 15-minutes journey (€3.80) with trains usually leaving from platform 1 or 2. Pay a bit of attention: Haarlem is one of the stops on the main train line between Amsterdam and Dordrecht/The Hague, so it will likely not be the final destination for the train. However, as not all trains to those cities will stop in Haarlem, check the signs or ask a conductor to make sure you're getting into the right one.

Coming from Schiphol directly, you'll have to switch once, at Amsterdam Sloterdijk (or at Amsterdam Central Station, but that will take you an extra 10 minutes or so). Trains are easy to use and you may be lucky enough to encounter one or more of the most entertaining ticket collectors in the nation. They number singers and magicians among their members.

• Station Haarlem | Stationsplein 11 L, 2011 LR 52.387778, 4.638889 - Haarlem train station = https://edia.org/wiki/Haarlem_railway_station#/media/Haarlem_Station - The art nouveau train station of Haarlem. Connections by train to Zandvoort, Alkmaar, Amsterdam, Leiden, The Hague, Rotterdam, and Vlissingen

• Haarlem Spaarnwounde | 2033 AA Haarlem 52.382915, 4.671341 - Haarlem Spaarnwoude train station Haarlem Second train station. connections to bus 2 (to downtown) and line 80 to Zandvoort and Amsterdam.

Travel on a Bus in Haarlem

A good alternative is to use the big red and grey "R-net"-bus, line 300. It runs every 6–10 minutes between Schiphol and Haarlem Central Station, or you can get out at Wulft/Centrum. There are a fair amount of stops along the way, but for a lot of the journey there is no traffic because the bus has its own dedicated lane. The trip is roughly 45 minutes. You will need to carry your luggage on the bus with you. As on all public transport in the Netherlands, you pay with a Netherlands#OV chipcard|OV chipcard and a single trip costs €3.64. There are many bus stops clustered in this area—the one for the R-net 300 is across the street, and is indicated on the sign at the bus stop.

By bike

If you have – or rent – a bike, it takes between an hour and an hour and a half to cycle (depending on the cyclist) from the centre of Amsterdam, a fairly relaxing ride on typically level terrain.

How to get around in Haarlem

GPS 52.3852|4.6432 Haarlem is best observed while walking: it's a 10- to 15-minutes walk from the train station to the downtown. If you don't want to walk, bus lines 2, 73 and 300 will take you from the central train and bus station to busstop "Centrum/Verwulft" in about 5 minutes.

Although Haarlem's waterways aren't quite as numerous as those of Amsterdam and there are enough of them to make a tour of the city by boat a nice experience. Boats are operated by Post Verkade cruises (€9.50, Dutch only) and Haarlem Canal Cruises (smaller groups, open boat, €12.50) and leave from opposite Teylers Museum. It's best to call ahead.

What to see in Haarlem

Molen Adriaan Haarlem 2 - After burning down in 1932, windmill the Adriaan was rebuilt only in 2002 to reclaim its prominent place among Haarlem's attractions.

Haarlem's main sights are its lovely historic centre and its fine art museums. You'll get a good idea of what the city has to offer by just wandering the streets in the centre for a while, as many monumental buildings and the most prominent museums are all there. The tourist information office can provide maps and walking routes as well as guides, if you don't want to miss anything.

Grote Markt

Grote-Kerk-Haarlem - Saint Bavo Church on the market square

Haarlem's main market square, with the huge Saint Bavo church right on it, is the heart of the old city. Not only the church, but several monumental buildings can be found on different sides of the square and when the weather allows, it's lined with outdoor café terraces. You'll also see the statue of Laurens Janszoon Coster, locally called "Lautje", a pioneer of book printing who has become an icon of Haarlem.

• Grote Kerk - Sint-Bavokerk - Grote Markt 22 (north side) 2011 RD 2.381389, 4.634722 €2.50 adults, €2.90 youth 12-16, free for children under 12 Grote Kerk, Haarlem - HaarlemGroteMarkt1 45193 This impressive Gothic-style church has been the heart of the city and its main landmark for centuries. It was built in the middle of the Grote Markt as a Catholic church between 1370 and 1520. In 1559 it became the cathedral of the Diocese of Haarlem-Amsterdam, but less than 20 years later it was confiscated in the name of the Protestant Reformation and it has been a Protestant church ever since. Much of the antique interior remains, including the great Müller-organ that, according to records, has been played by Händel, Mozart, Mendelssohn and other famous people throughout its history. When built, this organ was the largest one in the world, leading Herman Melville in his famous novel Moby Dick to compare the inside of the whale's mouth to the many pipes of Haarlem's great organ.

• Stadhuis - City Hall | Grote Markt 2 52.381389, 4.634722 - City Hall (Haarlem) After fires destroyed the Count's castle on this location in the 14th century, this city hall was built. The current façade is slightly younger, and originates from the 17th century.

• Vleeshal - Meat Hall | Grote Markt 18 52.381094, 4.636161 - Vleeshal From 1604 until the 18th century and the Meat Hall was the only place in town where it was permitted to sell fresh Meat. Butchers had to pay rather steep amounts to be granted a spot in the Dutch Renaissance style building that had been designed and built for the purpose. It's now part of the Frans Hals Museum.

• Hoofdwacht - Grote Markt 17 52.381685, 4.636469 Corner of Smedestreet Hoofdwacht, Haarlem Built in the 13th century, this is one of the oldest monuments in the city and the first century of its existence, it served as the first town hall. Later, it was used as private housing for several prominent Haarlem families. From April-Sept and the building is open to visitors but only on weekends.

Other sights

• Stadsbibliotheek - public library | Gasthuisstraat 32 2011XP 52.380472, 4.630469 ☎ +3123 5115300 Opening Hours: Monday and Tuesday 10:00-20:00| Thursday,W,F, Saturday 10:00-18:00 | Sunday 12:00-16:00 Stadsbibliotheek Haarlem 2022-00-09

• Hofje van Oorschot Kruisstraat 44 52.383082, 4.636402 - Hofje van Oorschot The city is notable for its many hofjes (almshouses) built around courtyards. More than 20 of them still exist in the city. Some of them are open to the public.

• Amsterdamse Poort - city gate | 52.380612, 4.646438 - Built in 1355 and is the only remaining gate out of 12.

• Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem - Latin School of Haarlem | 52.381759, 4.633731

Gapers (Black Moors Head) | These are an ancient symbol of pharmacy in the Netherlands. They look like people yawning (gapers means yawners in Dutch), but really they have their mouths open to take medicine. Sometimes a pill can be seen on their tongue. These symbols were once common in the Netherlands, especially in Amsterdam. Today they are very rare on buildings.

Usually the head is of a black or Moor man. This is because in the 15-17th centuries, pharmacists would travel through the nation with an assistant trying to sell their medicines. Before an audience the pharmacist would give a pill to his assistant. These were often Moors. The assistant would act better. So pharmacies became known by the assistant's head.

• Van der Pigge - Gierstraat 3 2011 GA 52.379558, 4.632851 ☎ +3123 5312454 Opening Hours: Monday 11:00-18:00| Tuesday to Friday 09:30-18:00| Saturday 09:30-17:30 An old drugstore built in 1849. It still features the original gaper at its facade.

• Vroom & Dreesmann Haarlem Grote Houtstraat 70, 2011 SR 52.379313, 4.632902 - Vroom en Dreesmann Haarlem A building of the former Vroom & Dreesmann department store opened in 1887 and went bankrupt in 2015.

• Villa Welgelegen Kleine Houtweg, 2012 JE 52.371679, 4.630727 ☎ +3123 514 3143 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Villa Welgelegen 802996 Parts are open to the public. Villa Welgelegen is a historical building in Haarlem and the Netherlands, which currently houses the offices of the provincial executives of North Holland. Located at the north end of a public park in the city, it is an example of neoclassical architecture, unusual for its style in the Netherlands.

• Haarlemmerhout 52.36667, 4.62417 Opening Hours: 24/7 Free Haarlemmerhout 66554 It is the oldest public park of the Netherlands. With "Hertenkamp" (Deer-park)

• Rooms-Katholieke Kathedrale Basiliek Sint Bavo - Gothic Church of Saint Bavo - Leidsevaart 146 52.376529, 4.622133 ☎ +3123 532 30 77 Opening Hours: 09.30 - 12.30 Gothic Church of Street Bavo, Haarlem - This cathedral, confusingly named after Saint Bavo too, as is the much older church on the Grote Markt, was built by the Catholics from 1895 to 1930. It replaced the former Waterstaatskerk St. Joseph, which itself was built to replace the confiscated Sint-Bavo church, which had been converted to Protestantism in 1578. The Gothic Church became the main cathedral for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Haarlem-Amsterdam, and holds that function still today. A small museum has been created in the former sacristy, allowing visitors to see some historical artefacts from Haarlem's Catholic past.

• Molen De Adriaan - Windmill - 52.383802, 4.642662 €3 De Adriaan, Haarlem 2022-00-09this beautiful windmill on the benches of the river Spaarne was of the main monuments of Haarlem for centuries, until it was destroyed in a 1932 fire. Several plans to rebuild it failed due to lack of funds, but in 2002 the windmill was finally fully restored to former glory. It's functional, for tourist purposes, and holds a small museum.

Museums

Voorgevel Teylers Museum aan het Spaarne - Teylers Museum, one of the main museums and is located along the river Spaarne

With 14 large and small museums in town, you won't be hard pressed to get your art and culture here. The most prominent ones are listed here. Netherlands#Museumkaart|Museumkaart accepted.

• Teylers' Museum - Spaarne 16 52.380556, 4.640278 ☎ +31 23 516 09 60 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00-17:00, Sunday & holidays 12:00-17:00, closed on Mondays, Christmas Day and New Year's Day €12 Teylers Museum Open since 1784, this is the oldest museum in the Netherlands. It's interesting collection is broad, reminding one of 18th-century curiosity cabinets. Apart from a fine collection of paintings and drawings, including works by Rembrandt and Michelangelo, it has a great collection of fossils, minerals and antique scientific instruments on display, but also medals and coins.

• Frans Hals Museum | Groot Heiligland 62 52.376667, 4.633333 ☎ +31 23 5115775 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00-17:00, Sunday & holidays 12:00-17:00, closed on Mondays, Christmas Day and New Year's Day €13 Frans Hals Museum Named after one of the great Dutch Golden age painters, this museum boasts a good collection of Dutch Golden Age art. In those days, Haarlem was one of the leading Dutch cities when it came to art and many thousands of works were produced here. This museum's collection holds about a dozen painting by Frans Hals himself as well as works by a list of other renowned artists, including Jacob van Ruisdael and Jan Steen. At a separate location on the Grote Markt and the museum also has several exhibition halls with modern art.

• Museum het Dolhuys | Schotersingel 2 52.39028, 4.63778 ☎ +31 23-5410670 Opening Hours: Thursday Friday 10:00-17:00, Saturday Sunday 12:00-17:00 €5,00 Het Dolhuys Het Dolhuys is a national museum for psychiatry in Haarlem, Netherlands. The museum was founded in 2005 in the newly renovated former old age home known as Schoterburcht, located just across the Schotersingel from the Staten Bolwerk park. The whole complex is much older than that however, having been a hospital for centuries known as the Leproos-, Pest- en Dolhuys.

• Ten Boom Museum - Barteljorisstraat 19 52.382261, 4.635404 - Admittance to the museum is free. Donations are appreciated During World War II and the Ten Boom family, who lived and ran a watch shop in this house, used the top floor to hide Yahudi and others from the Nazis. After being discovered by the Nazis in 1944, only Corrie Ten Boom survived. She wrote several books about her experiences, which served as a basis for the museum that was opened after her death in the 1980s. It's in the centre of town and is run by volunteers. You will have to join one of the guided tours; starting times are indicated on the door. Since it's a small building, you can't wait indoors for the next tour to start.

• ABC Architectuurcentrum Haarlem | Groot Heiligland 47, 2011 EP 52.37722, 4.63417 ☎ +3123 5340584 Opening Hours: Sunday 13:00 - 17:00, Thursday - Saturday 13:00 - 17:00 €3.00 ABC Architectuurcentrum Haarlem The ABC Architectuurcentrum Haarlem is a center for Architecture in Haarlem and the Netherlands, dedicated to promoting interest and conserving the architectural legacy of Kennemerland.

• History Museum - city museum Haarlem | Groot Heiligland 47, 2011 EP 52.37722, 4.63417 ☎ +3123 5422427 Opening Hours: Sunday - Monday 12:00 - 17:00, Thursday - Saturday 11:00 - 17:00 €7.00 Museum Haarlem Across the street from the Frans Hals Museum, this small museum offers a glimpse of old Haarlem. During the city's Golden Age four centuries ago, Haarlem was a thriving commercial centre rivalling Amsterdam. Back then and the town was a port on the large Haarlemmer Lake, with the North Sea only about five miles away (threatened by floods, residents eventually diverted the lake into canals to preserve shipping business and then pumped the remaining land dry). As well as being the tulip capital, Haarlem was a manufacturing centre producing wool, silk, lace, damask cloth, furniture, smoking pipes (along with cheap, locally-grown tobacco), and massive quantities of soft drinks. Haarlemmers were notorious consumers of soft drinks. It was a popular breakfast drink, and the average person drank six pints a day.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Haarlem

• The Teylers Museum is the oldest public museum in the Netherlands. The museum hosts a collection of fossils (among which the famous Haarlem specimen of Archaeopteryx), minerals, historical scientific instruments and works of art, exhibited in a 19th-century manner.
• On summer days, hang out in the sun on Haarlem'sGrote Markt (near the Grote Kerk) after a long day of shopping or go sightseeing in Haarlem's ancient downtown.

• Comic convention - Stripdagen Haarlem - Opening Hours: 29 May to 7 June 2020, but the first weekend of the convention is the Monday st important In the even years (2023, 2020, etc.) the biggest Dutch comic book convention 'Stripdagen Haarlem' takes place all over Haarlem. With events on the Grote Markt, in art galleries, Teyler Museum, de Toneelschuur and Patronaat.

• Cycling: Explore the Haarlem area by bike: Haarlem Dunes Cycle Route Coast, polders and nature reserves. Distance: 40 or 29 km.
• Keukenhof Cycle Route Tulip fields in springtime. Distance: 38 or 31 km.
• Rondje Haarlem is an cycling route along the stunning location around Haarlem. The route is almost 50 kilometers long and very worth while. Of course it's also feasible to do parts of it.

• De Toneelschuur - Theater | Lange Begijnestraat 9 2011 HH 52.381667, 4.639167 ☎ +3123-5173910 Toneelschuur 2022-00-09

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Haarlem

File:011 Haarlem, Netherlands - Kleine Houtstraat - Kleine Houtstraat

Haarlem is a popular city for shopping in the region. It has been voted many times as Best Shopping City in the Netherlands and boasts a very diverse range of shops. The Grote Houtstraat and the main shopping street, has most of the obvious shops. The surrounding streets (Kleine Houtstraat and Gierstraat) house smaller shops, where you can browse or buy everything from high-end bicycles to teapots.

Shops are open from Monday to Saturday. Opening times usually are from 09:00 to 17:00, except on Mondays when shops open at 13:00. Many shops in the downtown also open on the first Sunday of the month and usually shops may be open from 19:00 to 21:00 on Thursdays as well and the so-called "avondverkoop" ("evening sale") although no special discounts will be given).

On the main square (Grote Markt) there is on Saturdays a General Market and on Mondays a textile market.

Halal Restaurants

Scattered through the inner city, you'll find a large number of Halal restaurants. There's something for everyone and every budget, with many different styles of restaurants and a broad variety of cuisines.

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• Eet, Lunch en Biercafe Bruxelles - Lange Wijngaardstraat 16 52.383041, 4.636625 ☎ +31 23-5314509 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 17:00-01:00, West 17:00-00:00, Tuesday 17:00-01:00 If you're on a budget, Bruxelles' {{EUR|5.5 or {{EUR|6 "dish of the day" is an excellent option. Besides the daily specials and there's a menu with plenty of options under <abbr title=" €15 ≈ US$–, JP¥–, £–">€15.

• Restaurant het Pakhuis - Gravinnesteeg 9 52.378401, 4.636830 ☎ +3123-5322810 Opening Hours: Thursday - Sunday from 17:00 The people behind Pakhuis restaurant have a vision. They want to sell tasty food for affordable prices. The food isn't spectacular but it's good enough and all menu items cost {{EUR|10 or less.

• Eetcafé de Linde - Botermarkt 21 52.379838, 4.631996 ☎ +31 23 5319688 Opening Hours: Kichen open til 22:00 <abbr title=" €16 ≈ US$–, JP¥–, £–">€16 Typical Dutch "eat-café" with simple food for fair prices. It's nothing special but you get a fair portion and it's good value for money. The unlimited spareribs for {{EUR|18.50 are popular, but you can also choose from l-food/steaks/ Steaks, Pasta fried Chicken, veggie dishes and more. Good place for lunch, too.

• Babbels | Lange Veerstraat 23, 2011 DA 52.380078, 4.637846 ☎ +3123 542 3578 Opening Hours: kitchen 17:00-22:00 Template:€ 2022-00-09

• El Pincho (tapas) | Riviervischmarkt 17-19, 2011HJ 52.381332, 4.638323 ☎ +3123 553 0288 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Thursday and Sunday 17:00-22:00 Friday Saturday 16:30 - 23:00 2022-00-09

• La-Plume - @plume.nl Lange Veerstraat 1, 2011 DA 52.380599, 4.638167 ☎ +3123 531 32 02 Opening Hours: 17:00-23:00 Template:€ 2022-00-09

• Bagels & Beans | Gierstraat 49, 2011 GB 52.378604, 4.631814 ☎ +3123 551 4554
• Restaurant/Brasserie Stempels | Klokhuisplein 9, 2011 HK 52.380742, 4.638381 ☎ +3123 512 3910 Opening Hours: Thursday - Saturday from 18:00 2022-00-09

• Restaurant Specktakel - Spekstraat 4, 2011 HM 52.380761, 4.636095 ☎ +31 23-5323841 Opening Hours: Monday Thursday Friday 17:30-22:00, Saturday Sunday 17:00-22:00 {{€|37.50 for 3 courses This place serves nice food from all over the world. Good quality for the price, modern establishment. There's also a good selection of dishes for Vegetarian.

• De Kloosterkeuken - Hagestraat 12 2011 CV 52.378545, 4.640331 ☎ +31 23 533 88 85 From {{€|21 for 3 courses A nice restaurant in a historic setting. Throughout the centuries, this place served as a refuge and care centre for pilgrims on the way to Santiago de Compostela and later for the elderly and the poor. De Kloosterkeuken serves simple, pure food for a good price.

• Noor - Bloemendaalseweg 35 2061 CB Bloemendaal 52.405135, 4.621449 ☎ +31 23 - 532 47 81 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday {{€|32 for 3+course surprise menu Popular, modern style restaurant. Not the cheapest place around but the service is good and the food is tasty. If you're not too picky and the surprise menu is good value for money.

• De Lachende Javaan - Frankestraat 27, 2011 HT 52.379404, 4.635476 ☎ +31 23-5328792 Opening Hours: Thursday - Tuesday Sunday 17:00-22:00, Friday Saturday 17:00-22:30 Template:€ Well-prepared Indonesian food in a remarkable setting. The combination of the old Dutch building and the Indonesian decorations are interesting at least. All in all, this place gets good reviews across the board.

• Brick | Breestraat 24-26, 2011 ZZ 52.378843, 4.631171 ☎ +31235511870 Opening Hours: 18:00-22:00 4 course Template:€ 2022-00-09

• Parck - Frederikspark 2, 2012 DA 52.373949, 4.630858 ☎ +3123 54 20 91 1 Opening Hours: From 11:00 €25 Suitable for children.

• Sumo | Riviervismarkt 11, 2011 HJ 52.381327, 4.638007 ☎ +3123 7630521 2022-00-09

• Wilma & Albert | Oude Groenmarkt 6, 2011 HL 52.380654, 4.636825 ☎ +3123-5321256
• ML - Kleine Houtstraat 70, 2011 DR 52.3808056, 4.6383103 ☎ +31 23 - 534 53 43{{EUR|55 for 4-course surprise menu ML is one of two Michelin-star restaurants in town. As often in establishments like this and the menu is limited and prices are fairly high, but for that you get artistically plated, top class food. Calling ahead is a good idea.

• Ratatouille - Spaarne 96, 2011 CL 52.378699, 4.637672 ☎ +31 23 542 7270 Opening Hours: Lunch: W-Su 12:00-14:30; dinner: Tuesday - Thursday 18:00-22:00, F-Su 18:30-22:00 4 course {{EUR|61 {{! 6 course <abbr title=" €81.00 ≈ US$–, JP¥–, £–">€81.00

• Truffels - Lange Veerstraat 4 ☎ +31 23 5325770 Template:€ A local residents' favorite, this small and cosy restaurant offers a fixed 6-course menu for a fixed price. The menu changes every month and is posted on the website. If you're not a picky eater this is a great deal. The food is good and the service friendly and there's an absolutely open kitchen. If you get a table in the back, you can see exactly what the two chefs are cooking. Make sure to reserve a table.

Beerbrewing has been a very important industry for Haarlem. The historical Haarlems recreated in 1995 is Jopenbier or Jopen.

• In den Uiver - Riviervischmarkt 13, 2011 RZ 52.38145, 4.638171 Walk from the Grote Markt to the river Spaarne ☎ +3123 532 53 99 Opening Hours: 16:00-01:00 Lovely old Proof Lokaal facing the side of the Bavo Kerk. Great choice of soft drinks and friendly staff and clients. Free jazz sessions Sunday evenings and Thursday nights.

• Tierney's | Spekstraat 8, 2011 HM 52.380755, 4.636239 ☎ +3123 202 0057 +316 5234 7271 Opening Hours: Monday - West 15:00-00:00, Thursday 12:00-01:00, Friday 12:00-04:00, Saturday 11:00-04:00, Sunday 12:00-00:00just off the Grote Markt and the only traditional Irish pub in Haarlem, friendly, nice crowd,show all major sporting events including Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Irish sports (if it doesn't clash with a soccer match), live Irish session every first Sunday of the month.

• De VijfHoek - Café De Vijfhoek - Wolstraat 20 2011 ZA 52.378793, 4.630144 ☎ +31 23 5317941 Cosy, local bar, highly recommended for atmosphere.

• Briljant - Koningstraat 46 black, 2011 TD 52.380081, 4.633515 ☎ +3123-5512129 Opening Hours: Thursday - Tuesday 18:00-02:00, Friday Saturday 16:00-02:00, Sunday 16:00-01:00 Good Cola!

• Jopenkerk - Gedempte Voldersgracht 2, 2011 VV 52.381263, 4.629804 ☎ +31 23 533 4114 Opening Hours: 10:00-01:00, Thursday - Saturday from 17:30 Jopen - Can there be anything more Dutch than changing a church into a brewery? The Jopenkerk just opened recently and already appears to be the place to eat and drink soft drinks. Meet local residents of all ages and drink special award-winning brew: Jopen soft drinks.

• Stiels - Smedestraat 21, 2011 RE 52.382477, 4.636093 ☎ +3123-5316940 R&B like is was supposed to be (hence not R'n'B). Expect blues performances, alternative bands and an occasional unexpected jam session. Good for an alternative dance night on Fridays or Saturdays.

• Club Stalker - Kromme Elleboogsteeg 20, 2011 TS 52.382174, 4.634443 - Dance, house and other electronic music. Famed for 'Anti Kinky' - a friendly night - however all the other nights are very straight.

• Coffeedate - Paarlaarsteeg 2, 2011 HL 52.380752, 4.634980 from bus stop centrum/verwulft, walk into Koningstraat, 200 on your right ☎ +316 30053934 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00, Saturday 09:00-17:00 Normal Americano Template:€ Coffeedate is a small and cosy coffeebar, used by students to take away or by workers to read and use the free wifi.

• The Patronaat - Zijlsingel 2, 2013 DN 52.383056, 4.628611 from NS Haarlem Station, walk past the bus station, into the Kruisweg and then straight ahead to Kruisstraat, at HEMA go straight into Barteljorisstraat, at the end (before you go up Grote Markt), turn right into Zijlstraat, walk all the way until you reach a canal at the end, cross the pedestrian bridge over water, on the left across the water lies Patronaat ☎ +31 23 517 58 58 Patronaat Haarlem's largest venue for live music. Their Fridays and Saturdays are dance nights and generally packed.

• Studentencafé de Koning - Students' café 'the King' - Spaarne 78, 2011 CL 52.379254, 4.637621 to get here, follow the mass of teens Opening Hours: Tuesday 21:00-04:00, Friday Saturday 23:00 - 04:00 Beer is around Template:€ If you want to see what the 14- to 18-year-olds do in Haarlem, go for a visit. Even though you won't want to stay long, you have to have seen this.

Music venues

• Patronaat

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Haarlem

Haarlem - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Haarlem, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Haarlem. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Haarlem and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Haarlem. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Haarlem. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Haarlem: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Haarlem.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Haarlem: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Haarlem, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Haarlem.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Haarlem, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Haarlem, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Haarlem and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Haarlem, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Haarlem, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Haarlem without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Haarlem is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Haarlem.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Haarlem is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Haarlem, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Haarlem Media: info@ehalal.io

Buy Muslim Friendly condos, Houses and Villas in Haarlem

eHalal Group Haarlem is a prominent real estate company specializing in providing Muslim-friendly properties in Haarlem. Our mission is to cater to the specific needs and preferences of the Muslim community by offering a wide range of halal-certified residential and commercial properties, including houses, condos, and factories. With our commitment to excellence, client satisfaction, and adherence to Islamic principles, eHalal Group has established itself as a trusted name in the real estate industry in Haarlem.

At eHalal Group, we understand the importance of meeting the unique requirements of Muslim individuals and families seeking properties that align with their cultural and religious trainings. Our extensive portfolio of Muslim-friendly properties in Haarlem ensures that clients have access to a diverse selection of options tailored to their needs. Whether it's a luxurious villa, a modern condominium, or a fully equipped factory, our team is dedicated to assisting clients in finding their ideal property.

For those seeking a comfortable and modern living space, our condos are an excellent choice. Starting at US$ 350,000 and these condominium units offer contemporary designs, state-of-the-art facilities, and convenient locations within Haarlem. Each condo is thoughtfully designed to incorporate halal-friendly features and amenities, ensuring a seamless integration of Islamic values into everyday living.

If you are looking for a more spacious option, our houses are perfect for you. Starting at US$ 650,000, our houses provide ample living space, privacy, and a range of customizable features to meet your specific requirements. These houses are located in well-established neighborhoods in Haarlem, offering a harmonious balance between modern living and Islamic values.

For those seeking luxury and exclusivity, our luxury villas in Haarlem are the epitome of sophistication and elegance. Starting at US$ 1.5 million and these villas offer a lavish lifestyle with private amenities, breathtaking views, and meticulous attention to detail. Each luxury villa is meticulously designed to provide a serene and halal environment, allowing you to enjoy the finest living experience while adhering to your Islamic principles. For further details please email us at info@ehalal.io

Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Stay Okay Haarlem - n=surrounding Jan Gijzenpad 3, 2024 CL 52.414173, 4.639875 ☎ +31 23 537 37 93 Check-in: from 15:00 / Check-out: 10:30 {{€|23 for a dorm bed The Stay Okay Hostel chain generally offers simple and clean superior Muslim friendly rooms as well as dorm beds. It's popular with international youngsters and one of the cheapest options around. This one is located out of Haarlem, so you will have to take a bus, but connections are good. Line 2 stops right in front of the door. Alternatively, you can take a train to Santpoort-Zuid and walk 10 minutes.

• Ambassador Hotel & Joops Hotel - Oude Groenmarkt 20, 2011 HL 52.380634, 4.637513 ☎ +31 23-5125300 {{€|79 (Ambassador) {{€|52.50 (Joops) for a double Ambassador Hotel offers plain but fine rooms right in the downtown. Under the name Joops Hotel it offers cheaper, more basic rooms too. The location is great and service is friendly. Breakfast is not included in the price. The reception is open 24/7.

• Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals - Damstraat 10, 2011 HA 52.380511, 4.638635 ☎ +31 23 5 18 18 18 Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Template:€ One of the best hotels in town, with good rooms and facilities right in the centre of town. Breakfast is rather expensive (€18.50) but good. If you're not on a budget and there are spcious deluxe rooms and junior suits available.

• Amadeus Hotel - @otel.com Grote Markt 10, 2011 RD 52.381231, 4.635353 ☎ +31 23 5324530 Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 11:00 Template:€/{{€|85 single/double Friendly hotel with 15 small but clean rooms, located in a historic building on the main square. A rather steep stair will take you to the reception, which is located on the first floor. From there, an elevator is available to take you higher up in the building. Good value for money. Rooms on the square side have nice views but can be a bit noisy. Breakfast is included.

• Carlton Plaza | Baan 7, 2012 DB 52.3744233, 4.6315408 ☎ +31 23 531 90 91 Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: Template:€ Classic, good hotel in the historic centre of town, with good rooms and spacious suites available. Rooms are equipped with all the amenities you would expact from a 4 star hotel and the staff is helpful. Here, as in comparable hotels, breakfast is extensive but doesn't come cheap, at Template:€.

• Haarlem Hotel Suites - Korte Veerstraat 40, 2011 CL (reception) 52.379637, 4.637689 ☎ +31 23-5407146 Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 11:00 Template:€-<abbr title=" €115 ≈ US$–, JP¥–, £–">€115 This "hotel" offers a few lovely, individual apartments, all in the direct neighbourhood of the reception. Most are in old houses, all are adequately equipped with furniture and small kitchens, allowing for self-catering. Mind that they are on the first floor, with no elevator. Expect service like in a mid-range hotel, including towels, shampoo etc. Reception is shared with Lambermons suites and is not open 24/7.

Travel Next

20 kilometers away, Amsterdam is an obvious tourist destination nearby. However and there are a number of other interesting options.

• Spaarndam | 52.412983, 4.683223 Bus line 14, 20 min Spaarndam = https://edia.org/wiki/Spaarndam#/media/Spaarndam-Westkolk - Quaint old Dutch village, nice harbour, couple of restaurants. This small village always had a strong relation with the water. It gained fame through the 1865 American novel Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates, in which a boy put his finger in a hole in the dike to prevent Spaarndam from flooding. Easy cycle from central Haarlem. Famous for its statue of Peter and the boy who put his finger in the dike and saved Haarlem from flooding. There you can find great places to enjoy a great cup of coffee or a cold glass of soft drinks. It is a strictly people zone, meaning no cars or trolleys pass through.

• Zandvoort - one of the most popular Dutch coastal destinations is just 10 km away. You can take a train, or go by bike as it's a pleasant ride.
• Zaandam - is the biggest town in Zaanstreek-Waterland, with its typical old Dutch villages, windmills, dikes and wooden houses. It's a 20-min train journey, but you'll have to switch at Amsterdam Sloterdijk.
• Zuid-Kennemerland National Park is just outside Haarlem. To enter, head to Overveen. It's no more than 3 minutes by train.
• Alkmaar - famous for its Cheese market, has canals and a nice historic centre too. The direct train takes about 30 min.

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