Haarlem News in English
Haarlem news in English — local headlines from Haarlem and the wider Kennemerland region (Heemstede, Velsen, Beverwijk, Zandvoort, IJmuiden), translated daily for expats and English-speaking residents.
Virtual reality lets healthcare workers experience what it's like to have dementia
Healthcare workers at the Kennemerhart care center in Haarlem are using Virtual Reality technology to experience life from the perspective of a person with dementia. This immersive training, featured ...
Telstar fans review stadium snacks: From delicious Twente ham rolls to noodle snacks as hard as hockey pucks
Fans of the football club Telstar review snacks at various Dutch stadiums during away matches via their Instagram account 'Witte Leeuwen op Reis!'. Their critiques range from praising delicious local ...
Anniversary funky party machine Friday at Patronaat; Amsterdam Klezmer Band returns with ‘new color palette’
The Amsterdam Klezmer Band is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a performance at the Patronaat in Haarlem this Friday. Bassist Jasper de Beer credits the band's long-term success to their diverse ...
Check your power connection before going green
Residents in Haarlem are advised to verify if their electrical connections are sufficient before installing sustainable technologies like heat pumps or solar panels. Due to increasing grid congestion ...
Koen Radstake new municipal secretary of Haarlem
Koen Radstake has been appointed as the new municipal secretary and general director of Haarlem, effective June 1st. He succeeds Catrien Lenstra, who moved to the municipality of Amsterdam, and will a...
Linda’s tomato plants are a hit at ATV De Hofgeest seedling market: ‘A lady told me my plant had an incredible yield’
Linda Krukkert sold various plant cuttings, including popular tomato plants and dahlias, at the ATV De Hofgeest cuttings market. The event was a success for Krukkert, with visitors reporting high yiel...
The Luilak market is coming: a kilometer of plants, flowers and more
The annual Luilakmarkt is returning to Haarlem, featuring a kilometer-long market dedicated to flowers and plants along the Raamvest and Raamsingel. On Friday evening, residents and visitors can brows...
Dawn swimming at De Houtvaart. Outdoor pool opens season on Ascension Day
The historic Houtvaart outdoor swimming pool will begin its season on Ascension Day with an early morning "dew swimming" event. From 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM, visitors can enjoy the water for a special entr...
The Butcher’s Daughter and VIZ open joint pop-up shop: ‘If your product has no story, you might as well go to the supermarket’
Guusje Broekhof and Maarten Post have opened a collaborative pop-up shop on Grote Houtstraat called De Slagersdochter and VIZ. The venue blends a specialty grocery store with a dining area, aiming for...
Artist De Rooij donates three large works to Verwey Museum Haarlem
Renowned Haarlem-based artist Jacobien de Rooij has donated three large drawings to the Verwey Museum Haarlem. The donation adds significant works by the local artist to the museum's collection.
'Attention to greenery in Haarlem construction plans still leaves much to be desired': Platform Groen critical in review
Platform Groen has expressed dissatisfaction with the Haarlem city council's handling of greenery in urban development projects over the past six years. In its recent annual report, the advisory group...
Heavy smoke at shed fire in Haarlem
A fire broke out in a shed on Laan van Osnabruck in Haarlem during the night of Monday to Tuesday. Although the blaze produced a significant amount of smoke, no injuries were reported.
Mayor continues guaranteed subsidy for Christmas market: 'This has already been discussed separately'
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has decided to maintain a guaranteed subsidy for the city's annual Christmas Market, bypassing a city council motion. This decision ensures the event does not have to compete ...
Fundraiser launched to save vandalized Houtplein artwork: ‘Aiming to return the sculpture before summer’
The Stichting Beeldengalerij Haarlem and artist Jackie Sleper have launched a fundraising campaign to repair the vandalized sculpture 'Hirondelle' at Houtplein. The organizers need approximately 2,000...
These are the supermarket opening hours in Haarlem during Ascension Day 2026
Supermarkets in Haarlem will have specific opening hours during Ascension Day in 2026. This guide provides residents with a list of store operating times to help them plan their shopping during the ho...
Vanished: Spaarnestad began on a gray sandy plain in the early 1920s
This article explores the history of the defunct football club Spaarnestad, which was established in the early 1920s. It was the predecessor to the club Young Boys, which eventually ceased to exist in...
Migrants contributed significantly to Haarlem’s prosperity in the seventeenth century
Refugees and migrants played a crucial role in the history and economic prosperity of Haarlem, particularly during the seventeenth century. The article highlights that migration is a recurring phenome...
Car and fatbike collide on Dijkzichtlaan in Haarlem, car heavily damaged
A car and a fatbike collided on the Dijkzichtlaan at the border of Santpoort-Noord and Haarlem on Monday afternoon. The accident occurred around 12:55 PM and resulted in significant damage to the car.
Mourning protest over killing of hundreds of thousands of geese in North Holland
Activists from Animal Rebellion held a funeral procession in Haarlem to protest the annual culling of 100,000 geese in North Holland. The group delivered a formal letter of complaint to provincial dep...
Five sheep get summer haircuts in Haarlemmerhout: from thick fleece to airy look in minutes
Five sheep at the city farm De Houthoeve in Haarlemmerhout have been shorn to prepare for the upcoming warm summer. The shearing process quickly removed their thick winter coats, providing the animals...
Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (May 11 - May 18)
Roadworks scheduled in Haarlem from May 11 to May 18 will result in partial closures of several streets, including Kinderhuissingel and Parklaan. Commuters are advised to prepare for disruptions acros...
Orange cranes, yellow and green loaders: colorful construction chaos along Europaweg Haarlem
The Europaweg in Haarlem is currently experiencing significant construction activity characterized by a wide variety of colorful machinery. Observers can see orange cranes alongside yellow and green s...
How are motorists in Haarlem and Velsen adjusting their driving habits? 'Ten short trips and the tank is empty too'
A survey conducted at gas stations in Haarlem and Velsen explores how local motorists are adjusting their driving habits in response to rising fuel prices. Residents are considering options such as us...
Code yellow for northern coastal area this evening due to wind gusts
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for heavy wind gusts in the northern coastal provinces, including Noord-Holland, Flevoland, Friesland, and Groningen. The warning is in effect this evening fr...
A9 highway a month-long bottleneck in IJmond; 'Stay home', urges Rijkswaterstaat
The A9 highway in the IJmond region will experience significant traffic disruptions for the next month due to lane reductions. Rijkswaterstaat expects delays of up to an hour and urges motorists to wo...
From Den Helder to Haarlem: residents work on large slavery history tapestry
Residents across North Holland are collaborating on a monumental 35-meter tapestry titled 'Draden van ons Nederlandse slavernijverleden' to illustrate the region's history of slavery and colonialism. ...
Arno Dijkstra fires HBC past Hollandia and back on play-off track. ‘If we reach the play-offs, we’ll go all out’
HBC secured a 3-0 victory against Hollandia, boosting their chances for the play-offs and the third period title in the fourth division. Led by Jasper Ketting, the team displayed a strong performance ...
Demi Hilterman leaves Bloemendaal as all-time top scorer: 'Need for new challenges grew'
Demi Hilterman, the all-time top scorer for Bloemendaal, played her final match for the club in a 3-4 loss against SCHC. The game also served as a farewell for several other teammates, including Sterr...
HBS fails to secure safety. 'It was close'
The HBS women's field hockey team suffered a narrow 0-1 home defeat in Bloemendaal, failing to secure their safety in the league. Despite the close competition, the newly promoted team was unable to s...
Talent Celwin Hurkmans to get playing time at first-division DSS this season. 'It was really much too close'
On Thursday evening, the Haarlem-based baseball team DSS secured a narrow victory against the Brabant Twins in the first class. Solid pitching and a home run helped the league leaders maintain their p...