
The next part takes a bit of twisting and turning through the city. Walk towards the Spaarne river and turn right into the Korte Houtstraat, which is also known as the greenest street in Haarlem. A small hallway takes you to the Proveniershof, which you can leave through the big gate onto the Grote Houtstraat. Continue on to the Nieuwe Kerksplein and open the door with the red number 11. Walk through the Korte Gierstraat to the Hofje van Guurtje de Waal on the Lange Annastraat 40. At the end of the street turn left into the Breestraat and then right into the Gierstraat, where you will find the extraordinary Wijnkoperij Okhuysen. At the end of the street turn left into the Tuchthuisstraat and visit the Brouwershofje at number 8. It takes some searching to find the four residences of the hidden Bruiningshofje to your right. Walk to the end of the Koningstraat, into the Gierstraat to your right and to the Botermarkt. If the door is open, enter the courtyard,p to look at the garden. Follow the path along the Stedelijk Gymnasium and turn left into the Jacobijnestraat towards the Huis van Schagen on Koningstraat 20. Coster (the man who invented the printing press, according to the Dutch). ’t Pand will lead you behind city hall to Prinsenhof, an old herb garden with a small peace temple and a statue of Laurens Jansz. To your right are the Luthers Hofje, Frans Loenenhofje and Coomanshofje.Īt the end of the street turn left into the Zijlstraat and then right into the third street. Walk through the Magdalenastraat to the courtyard street of Haarlem: Witte Herenstraat. Walk through the Krocht and in a straight line into the Ursulastraat, where you will find Remonstrantse Hofje at number 16 (please note that this courtyard is not freely accessible to the public). Exit the station and follow the signs to the Grote Markt. Here's a walking tour along Haarlem's hidden almshouses (Hofjes), if you're interested. This day excursion by train is highly recommended. Upon returning to Haarlem Railway Station, I looked at the train time table, and went to the designated platform for the train back to Amsterdam. Bavo (Sint-Bavokerk) to view the majestic church and the magnificent Muller organ. From the station plaza, I walked to The Church of St. The train station building was not too big or confusing to find the way in and out. Then, I followed the easy pictogram sign (pictures of bus, taxi, exit, track 1) to exit the station. Upon arriving at Haarlem Railway Station, I followed the sign to go down to the lower level concourse. Since, however, it was too early to check in, I just completed my check-in paper work, left my luggage with the Bell Captain, and went to Amsterdam Centraal to buy a round trip ticket to Haarlem (€ 9.00 for 2nd class).

Then, I went to nearby hotel to check in. Last August, I arrived at Schiphol Airport from New York by plane early in the morning, and went to Amsterdam Centraal station by train.


We'll send you the top local news stories every morning at 8 a.m.Haarlem Railway Station is a nice and unassuming gateway to Haarlem’s attractions including The Church of St. Up this week – 2019’s The Lion King re-boot and animated favorite Encanto.
ART WALK LIBERTY STATION FOR FREE
Love outdoor movies? Each Friday in August turn to the Gaslamp Quarter for free double features on Island Avenue between Fourth and Fifth avenues. Crafters include wood carvers, jewelers and weavers. Artists from all over Latin America convene at Old Town’s Bazaar del Mundo for the free Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market opening at 10 a.m.
ART WALK LIBERTY STATION FULL
Full passes are available evening tickets start at $45. Check out what organizers call the Polynesian Pop scene, including art, music and cocktails, at the Town and Country Resort in Mission Valley. Tiki Oasis, touted as the world’s largest such festival, continues through Sunday.Staycations are a thing this expensive summer, so dip into others cultures with: Life is a cabaret, old chum, so why not stroll from stage to stage, booth to booth or brewer to brewer to enjoy music, art and sips this San Diego weekend?

Waterfront Park, one of the prime destinations for local events, hosts CRSSD this weekend.
