Exploring 342 Dutch Municipalities - Haarlem 🇳🇱

On a sunny day, I set out by train to discover another charming Dutch town. Today, let me take you to Haarlem—a historic city in western Holland and the filming location for the Korean movie "Daisy". When I first watched this film years ago, I was not only moved by the beautiful love story but also filled with curiosity about the Netherlands. Never did I imagine I'd be living here 13 years later! Let's start with Haarlem's most famous attractions and uncover its hidden gems: ⛪ St. Bavo's Cathedral 📍 Grote Markt 22, 2011 RD Haarlem 🕒 *Mon-Sat 10:00-16:00* ✨ This magnificent Gothic cathedral in the city center is famous for its stunning architecture and historic Müller organ. Climb the tower for a panoramic view of Haarlem! 🦖 Teylers Museum 📍 Spaarne 16, 2011 CH Haarlem 🕒 *Tue-Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00* ✨ The oldest public museum in the Netherlands! A fascinating mix of scientific instruments, fossils, and fine art—a glimpse into 18th-century knowledge and creativity. ☕ Native Haarlem (Coffee Shop) 📍 Breestraat 23, 2011 ZX Haarlem 🕒 *Daily 08:00-18:00* ✨ A cozy Dutch-style café serving freshly roasted coffee and local bites. Visiting small, charming cafés in every city has become my ritual. 🍺 Jopenkerk Haarlem (Craft Beer) 📍 Gedempte Voldersgracht 2, 2011 WD Haarlem 🕒 *Sun-Thu 10:00-01:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-02:00* ✨ A brewery inside a converted church! Sip on their house-brewed beers—a must-visit for beer lovers. 🍽️ Ratatouille Food & Wine 📍 Spaarne 96, 2011 CL Haarlem 🕒 *Tue-Sat 18:00-22:00* ✨ A classic European restaurant known for its wine selection and creative dishes made with local ingredients. 🍟 De Friethoes (Dutch Fries) 📍 Kruisweg 43, 2011 LA Haarlem 🕒 *Wed-Sun 12:00-20:00* ✨ Crispy Dutch fries with a variety of homemade sauces—simple but irresistible! Haarlem is full of charm, and its true magic is best experienced in person. 🌷✨ #SeeTheWorldToUnderstandIt #LifeInTheNetherlands #RomanticizingLife #EuropeLiving #ShareYourThoughts #NewInTheNetherlands #Netherlands #LivingInHolland #DutchLife #NordicVibes