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In North Holland just west of Amsterdam, Haarlem is the little Amsterdam with the Frans Hals Museum and the grand Market Square. The flower fields in spring and proximity to the beach make the city especially appealing.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkablePet-friendly

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Best time to visit

July–September: up to 22°C with 11h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (8°C). Best visited in July–September.

Max. temperature
7°
Jan
9°
Feb
11°
Mar
12°
Apr
17°
May
20°
Jun
21°
Jul
22°
Aug
20°
Sep
16°
Oct
11°
Nov
8°
Dec
Sunshine hours
3h
Jan
4h
Feb
7h
Mar
9h
Apr
11h
May
12h
Jun
11h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
6h
Oct
4h
Nov
2h
Dec
Rain days
13d
Jan
16d
Feb
12d
Mar
14d
Apr
13d
May
9d
Jun
16d
Jul
11d
Aug
12d
Sep
17d
Oct
19d
Nov
17d
Dec

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Haarlem as a Vacation Destination

Haarlem is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 22°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. Pets are welcome here — many accommodations and restaurants are pet-friendly.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
NL