Soon it will be possible: cycling from Haarlem to Amsterdam in one long line. A great example of pleasant exercise. The F200, the cycle path from Haarlem via Halfweg to Amsterdam is partly completed. The other part will be tackled in the near future. Want to know more? Read more…
Combine one of the best international comedians in The Netherlands with one of the best specialty beers in The Netherlands, and you get a blast of an event: that’s DUTCH TO THE RESCUE with Greg Shapiro at de Prael Houthavens Beer Brewery in Amsterdam! On Saturday 4 february at 7:30 pm. With a special Comedy […]
Take a guided tour to get an insight into the beer brewing process and taste a specialty beer of this popular beer brewery with a mission.
Square at Dome Cathedral Nieuwe Bavo becomes park.
Although there has recently been a deposit on PET bottles, many bottles still disappear into the rubbish bin. Since deposits (15 euro cents) on small bottles were introduced in 2021, many have already disappeared from street litter, but there is still room for improvement. Litter specialist Dirk Groot ‘the Zwerfinator’ found an average of 8.4 […]
It’s time to celebrate the start of the new year in Latin style! Join us for a sizzling Latin New Year’s event on Saturday 28 January 18:30-21:00 hours. Come and enjoy Latin music, a mini bachata workshop by DJ Dude, a Capoeira show by the Semente Dance School in Haarlem and the vibrant notes of […]
Start 2023 laughing at the HAARLEM NEW YEAR’S COMEDY on Friday 20 January.
Companies stop investing in own employees as focus turns to urgent recruitment needs.
About ten cars collided on the A9 near Velsen-Zuid yesterday, police reported. You could hear the crash in whole Haarlem North. One person was taken to the hospital injured.
Last week a conductor told on the train from Almere to Lelystad told travelers to keep an eye on their belongings and watch out for “Mediterranean types who come to our country to roam the place.” A fuss arose on social media after several people shared the conductor’s broadcasting. The incident happened on Tuesday evening on […]
The temperatures will drop and sleet and snow will be back in the Netherlands next week, weather forecasters say.
GREG SHAPIRO, Comedian. American. Dutchman. The voice of Trump in the ‘Netherlands Second’ video with over 50 million views. Celebrating 25 years in comedy. And coming to Haarlem to perform his new solo show: DUTCH TO THE RESCUE. The Show is organised in collaboration with the Haarlem Comedy Factory and DeDAKKAS, with the best view […]
During a performance at the Christmas Circus Haarlem last night, a performer was injured when he fell down from a great height. The circus artist was taken to hospital, where he was found to be responsive and out of danger. Among the visitors who saw it happen were many children. The accident happened around 8.45pm […]
As of Old and New Year’s Eve 2023, there will be a ban on fireworks in Haarlem, Bloemendaal and Heemstede. Read below which fireworks are what prohibited and which are allowed.
It’s time for Christmas Carols again, on Saturday 24 December at 20:00 CET on the Grote Markt in Haarlem.
Ze Heeft Me Betoverd / She Has Enchanted Me is an ode by singer-songwriter Raoul Michel to Haarlem. In the song, he manages to capture the connection he feels with our beautiful city in words and music. What applies to Raoul applies to all 160,000 people of Haarlem. They too have their own special bond […]
The STAND-UP COMEDY SHOW for the HOLIDAY SEASON. Join the Haarlem Xmas Comedy for the best festive vibes on Saturday 17 December 2022. Meet 2 of the best comedians of the international comedy scene in the netherlands: Edo Berger and Neil Robinson, supported by Nira Tal, Sally Porter and Vasu Arora. They all come to […]
3 kilometer fun-run through downtown Haarlem. Run, hop or walk together for charity. By participating in the event, you donate to charities that reduce child poverty in Haarlem. You can join on Friday, 16 December, dressed as Santa, and run, hop or dance along with 2,000 other Santa’s 3 kilometers through the beautiful Haarlem city […]
‘It’s the most wonderful time of the year!’ We can’t believe it is December already! Haarlem is full of fun and festive treats for you and the whole family to enjoy.
Sint is in het land en dat vieren wij. Met een enorme plak gevulde speculaas. Heerlijk voor kinderen èn volwassenen. Het recept komt uit Het Grote Sinterklaas Kookboek. Inderdaad: dat is hét grote boek voor de bak- en braadpiet!
This year’s Haarlem Christmas Market will take place on December 9, 10 and 11 and will be bigger than ever with 350 stalls and an extensive program. To prevent parking chaos, two additional parking lots will be available this year, in Hoofddorp and Vijfhuizen. The last Christmas market was in 2019. In 2020 and 2021, the […]
Join us on Saturday 19 November at Mama Gaia Haarlem for our special performance MAMA COMEDY: a delicious international comedy night at one of Haarlem’s trendiest and most sustainable spots. Next to Haarlem CS, so easy to reach from Haarlem and surroundings. Our headliner Rogier Kahlmann will be supported by a line up featuring MC […]
Join us for the best Saturday night laughs and giggles!
Deliver a relevant swim performance. Get sponsored by all your family, friends and colleagues and raise money for groundbreaking cancer research together with hundreds of others. Swim to fight cancer on Sunday, September 18th, 2022 in the river Spaarne in Haarlem.
Queues are building again at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport after more than 80 flights were cancelled on Monday, September 12th, 2022.
Stand strong, feel good about yourself and be confident this Fall.
Enjoy summer food, drinks and vibes and that lovely Latin feeling in Haarlem.
Our Summer Comedy show will feature experienced and upcoming comedians of the international comedy scene. Join us for a Saturday night of laugther! Sunny square outside and Comedy Bar inside (so we can chill with a drink on the terrace in the break). Online ticket price: €11,00 (€ 12,73 including Eventbrite transaction costs); €15 at […]