Haarlem - Surroundings
Beyond the boundaries of Haarlem proper are a number of interesting attractions.
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Bloemendaal Route
From Bloemendaal the road runs east through the dune country of Kennemerland (nature reserve, with a number of lakes; camping sites) to a cemetery containing the graves of almost 400 people shot here during the German occupation in the Second World War. Then, passing Overveen station, the road goes back to Haarlem (7km/4-.5mi).
Halfweg, Netherlands
(Near Haarlem)
Farther east of Spaarnwoude is Halfweg, where a pumping station on the dam between the Haarlemmermeer and the river IJ was originally used to drain the lake and is still in operation.
Hours
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | Closed | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Spaarndam, Netherlands
(Near Haarlem)
Northeast of Haarlem, around Spaarndam, is the Spaarnwoude recreation area.
Spaarndam is a commuter village for residents traveling to Amsterdam and Haarlem. It is also a popular tourist area for fishing opportunities.
Spaarndam is a commuter village for residents traveling to Amsterdam and Haarlem. It is also a popular tourist area for fishing opportunities.
