Haarlemmer Kweektuin — Attraction in Haarlem

Nice place for a walk around, lots of insects and pretty plants. The bees seemed very happy. My boyfriend enjoyed the spicy spinach toastie and the beer on tap at the café. I have coeliac disease so unfortunately nothing was safe for me as staff informed me that cross contamination was a risk. I did get an iced coffee which was nice but rather small, and they put some sort of biscuit on the saucer which went to waste because I can't eat it. The staff were friendly. There was an organic market in the entrance which we enjoyed browsing. Overall it was a nice afternoon, we will probably...

The locals will often talk about going on holiday to destinations with plenty of open space and nature, overlooking the amount of greenery that has been tucked away in our concrete jungle. The Kweektuin is one of those hidden emeralds, a short walk from the city center and the train station. Get lost in the meandering, overgrown paths, or sip on a coffee in the prestine gardens. For such a small footprint, Kweektuin packs a punch for all ages...

Hands down one of the best places in Haarlem. Absolutely child friendly garden with live animals, tiny trails under the trees, glass houses with two different climates, woodworking facilities, a barber, a café, workshops, a playground and an adventure trail for kids. It's exhausting even to write it down and I have almost certainly missed something. There's always something in bloom in that garden. Just sit on a bench and have a...