River Spaarne
Winding its way through Haarlem is the Spaarne, a river that was once the lifeblood of the city’s economy. Nowadays, the banks of the river are largely devoid of large-scale industry and the river is primarily used for transporting cargo and cruises, which heads onto the Noordzeekanaal via a small lake called the Mooie Nel.
Boat cruises
Discover Haarlem’s beautiful city centre from a different perspective: the water. Cruise along the historic canals and River Spaarne with an experienced skipper, leaving plenty of room for explanations about the history, art and important landmarks of the city. The various tour operators - including Smidtje Canal Cruises, Haarlem Canal Tours and Luxe Sloepen Haarlem - offer boats in different styles with a range of optional refreshments packages thrown in.
