Walking route in Haarlem
Haarlem — Van draad tot wetenschap
€8.95
per route, not per person
- 9 stops
- approx. 1.5 hours
- 4 km
Sent by e-mail right away · no app needed · start whenever you like
Discover Haarlem at your own pace: a historic walking route with stories told where they happened.
Haarlem is often mentioned in the same breath as Amsterdam, but spend an afternoon here on foot and you soon hear a different rhythm. On the Grote Markt the terraces gather beneath the Sint-Bavokerk, and in the surrounding streets shopfronts and old facades take turns. Yet that is only the front row. Behind those facades lies a city of work: market traders and textile workers, brewers, manufacturers and benefactors.
This route takes you in about an hour and a half and nine stops through that other city. You start on the Grote Markt and head west, where the Brouwersvaart and the Garenkokerskade still recall the work once done here. Past the station you turn back towards the water. Along the way, a quiet hofje waits for you, one of those green inner courtyards you only find if you know where to look.
At every stop you read what happened here, look at old photographs and prints of exactly this spot, and get a small assignment or question. An ordinary quay becomes a workshop, a silent courtyard becomes a story. Afterwards you look at a facade differently, even when there is no plaque.
You walk at your own pace, without a guide and without a group. You buy the route, start when you are in Haarlem and then have 48 hours. As soon as you start, your digital goodie bag arrives by e-mail with tips for the way and a button to pick the route up again at any time. A coffee on a terrace or a detour through a shopping street fits in without any trouble.
Thread and science: the title tells you where these nine stories are heading. You find the thread in the west of the city, and the science waits at the end, in Teylers Museum on the Spaarne. After this walk you see the Haarlem of the workers everywhere — even on the Grote Markt.
You experience this route on location. Each stop unlocks when you reach the spot. During the route you need a smartphone with mobile internet and location services.
€8.95
per route, not per person
How it works
- Buy the route and receive your personal activation link by e-mail right away.
- Start whenever it suits you. From that moment you have 48 hours of access, as often as you like.
- Walk from stop to stop. Each stop unlocks as soon as you arrive, and Google Maps gets you to the next one. Pause whenever you like and carry on within your 48 hours.
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Your digital goodie bag
As soon as you start, your digital goodie bag lands in your inbox: everything you need along the way, a button to pick your route up again at any time, and tips to see more of Haarlem.
Frequently asked questions about Haarlem — Van draad tot wetenschap
How long does this walking route in Haarlem take?
About 1.5 hours, over 4 km. You walk at your own pace: the stops are fixed, the time is not.
How many stops does this route have?
9 stops. Each stop unlocks as soon as you arrive, in the order of the route.
Where does this walking route in Haarlem start?
At Grote Markt. From there the route takes you from stop to stop; Google Maps gets you to the next one.
How much does this walking route cost?
€8.95 per route, not per person. You may walk the route with the people who are taking the same walk with you.
How long do I have access to the route?
48 hours, from the moment you press start yourself. Within that time you can open the route as often as you like, on the phone you started it on.
Do I need an app?
No. The route works in the browser of your smartphone; there is nothing to install. Along the way you need mobile internet and location services: each stop unlocks once you are within 100 metres of the spot.
Which language is this route in?
Dutch and English. You choose the language in the route player.
Can I cancel after buying?
Yes, as long as you have not started the route: within 14 days of your order you can cancel without giving a reason. As soon as you press start, delivery begins and that right lapses.
How can I pay?
You pay securely through our payment partner Mollie, for example with iDEAL. The other payment methods are shown at checkout.
What happens after my payment?
After paying you return to your order page and receive two emails: an order confirmation and, for each route, its own activation link. That link opens your activation page. Your access does not start by opening that page: only when you press "Start my route — 48 hours" yourself do your 48 hours begin.
About Haarlem
Grote Markt, courtyards and streets full of character, a stone's throw from the dunes.
Haarlem is often mentioned in the same breath as Amsterdam, but has a rhythm all its own. The Grote Markt with the Sint-Bavokerk is the setting for terraces and markets. Surrounding it are shopping streets that offer something just a little different from the well-known chains, and those who keep walking will naturally end up at the Spaarne.
The city reveals itself most beautifully to those who walk slowly. Haarlem has its courtyards: quiet, green inner courtyards that you will only find if you know where to look. And behind the facades lies a city of work, from the Gedempte Voldersgracht to the Brouwersvaart and the Garenkokerskade. Those who wish to go further can cycle straight into the dunes.
Loculy helps you discover Haarlem as it was meant to be: on foot, with an eye for detail, and along the way visiting places the city itself likes to frequent. A walking route tells the stories where they happened; the city guide points out the spots for coffee, lunch, or a drink.
More of Haarlem? The city guide lists hand-picked places, from coffee to culture, for before, during or after your walk.
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