Haarlem - Surroundings

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).

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.

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.