North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands

Places to visit near Haarlem

Haarlem is a city in North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands, home to about 147,590 people. Within 50 km by road there are 183 places to visit — 84 churches, 37 museums, 26 forts & heritage and 11 parks. The must-see places are Grote of St. Bavokerk (1 km), Archeologisch Museum Haarlem (1 km) and Frans Hals Museum Hal (1 km).

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Haarlem, North Holland
Haarlem, North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Haarlem at a glance

Location
North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands
Population
about 147,590
Coordinates
52.3808° N, 4.6368° E
Places within 50 km
183 (183 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Haarlem

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Haarlem: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Haarlem, by type

Churches near Haarlem

146 churches within 100 km of Haarlem. The closest is Grote of St. Bavokerk (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Haarlem

51 museums within 100 km of Haarlem. The closest is Archeologisch Museum Haarlem (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Haarlem

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Haarlem. The closest is Laurens Janszoon Koster (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Haarlem

18 parks within 100 km of Haarlem. The closest is Kenaupark (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Haarlem

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Haarlem. The closest is Zuid-Kennemerland (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Haarlem

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Haarlem. The closest is Veerplas (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Veerplas · lake · North Holland · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Jagersplas · lake · North Holland · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Crommenije · lake · North Holland · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Uitgeestermeer · lake · North Holland · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Amsterdam · lake · North Holland · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Abcouder Meer · lake · Utrecht · ~31 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Haarlem

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Haarlem
  2. 1 km Archeologisch Museum Haarlem · museum, North Holland
  3. 1 km Frans Hals Museum Hal · museum, North Holland
  4. 1 km Laurens Janszoon Koster · heritage site, North Holland
  5. 1 km Grote of St. Bavokerk · church, North Holland
  6. 1 km Teylers Fundatiehuis · museum, North Holland
  7. 0 km Back to Haarlem

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From travellers near Haarlem

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How to reach Haarlem

    All places near Haarlem by distance

    Within 15 km of Haarlem

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Haarlem by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches84146Grote of St. Bavokerk (1 km)
    Museums3751Archeologisch Museum Haarlem (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2642Laurens Janszoon Koster (1 km)
    Parks1118Kenaupark (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1216Zuid-Kennemerland (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs914Veerplas (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs25Sultan Ahmet Moskee (20 km)
    Other attractions02Stalin Bust and Herring (51 km)
    Waterfalls11Waterval - Virtual Fountains (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Oostereiland (50 km)
    Beaches & coast01De Zandmotor (59 km)

    Haarlem: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Haarlem?

    Grote of St. Bavokerk (church, about 1 km), Archeologisch Museum Haarlem (museum, about 1 km), Frans Hals Museum Hal (museum, about 1 km), Laurens Janszoon Koster (heritage site, about 1 km), Teylers Fundatiehuis (museum, about 1 km), Corrie Ten Boom Museum (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Haarlem?

    183 places on Spotwander: 84 churches, 37 museums, 26 forts & heritage, 11 parks, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Haarlem?

    Grote of St. Bavokerk, about 1 km by road; Waalse Kerk (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Haarlem?

    Archeologisch Museum Haarlem, about 1 km by road; Frans Hals Museum Hal (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Haarlem?

    Laurens Janszoon Koster, about 1 km by road; Huis Ter Kleef (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Haarlem?

    Start in Haarlem, visit Archeologisch Museum Haarlem, then Frans Hals Museum Hal, then Laurens Janszoon Koster, then Grote of St. Bavokerk, then Teylers Fundatiehuis, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Haarlem?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Haarlem

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Haarlem’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Haarlem on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.