Veerplas, Haarlem

Name: Veerplas
Address: Haarlem, Netherlands

#37 among attractions in Haarlem

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Veerplas is an artificial lake directly east of the Dutch city of Haarlem. It was dug in 1994, mainly for recreation purposes and forms part of the Spaarnwoude recreational area. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: -13 ft b.s.l.Coordinates: 52°23'12"N, 4°40'37"E

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Oude Amsterdamsebuurt (Waarderpolder)Haarlem Netherlands

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Veerplas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Teylers Museum, Barrel Organ Museum, De Adriaan, Teylers Hofje.

1.6 miW
Museum of cultural history, opened 1784
Teylers Museum, Haarlem
42 min walk • Nestled in the charming city of Haarlem, Netherlands, Teylers Museum stands as a testament to the age of Enlightenment and its insatiable curiosity for art, science, and knowledge. Established in 1778, this is the oldest museum in the Netherlands, offering visitors a...
1 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Barrel Organ Museum, Haarlem
27 min walk • Nestled in the charming city of Haarlem, Netherlands, the Barrel Organ Museum offers a unique and melodious journey through history. This specialized museum celebrates the rich tradition of automatic musical instruments, with a focus on the enchanting world of barrel...
1.5 miW
Windmill, Historical place, Architecture
De Adriaan, Haarlem
38 min walk • Nestled in the charming city of Haarlem, Netherlands, De Adriaan stands as an iconic windmill that has graced the skyline since its original construction in 1779. This traditional Dutch windmill, positioned on the banks of the Spaarne River, is not just a picturesque...
1.5 miW
Beguinage, Historical place, Architecture
Teylers Hofje, Haarlem
38 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Haarlem, Netherlands, Teylers Hofje stands as an enduring testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. This serene beguinage, a type of courtyard complex historically inhabited by Beguines—lay religious women who lived in community...
1.7 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
De Vishal, Haarlem
45 min walk • De Vishal, a unique cultural institution nestled in the heart of Haarlem, Netherlands, stands as a testament to the city's vibrant arts scene. This intimate museum, located in the Grote Markt, is housed in a historic building that has been an integral part of Haarlem's...
1.5 miW
Tower, Church
Bakenesserkerk, Haarlem
39 min walk • The Bakenesserkerk stands as a historic emblem in the heart of Haarlem, Netherlands, a testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage. This venerable church, with its roots stretching back to the 13th century, has witnessed the ebb and flow of...
1.5 miW
Beguinage
Hofje van Noblet, Haarlem
38 min walk • Nestled in the charming city of Haarlem, Netherlands, the Hofje van Noblet stands as a serene testament to the city's rich history and philanthropic tradition. This beguinage, a complex of small houses once used by Beguines — lay religious women who lived in...
1.6 miW
Museum
Teylers astronomical observatory, Haarlem
41 min walk • Teylers astronomical observatory, nestled in the quaint Dutch city of Haarlem, stands as a testament to the Enlightenment's voracious appetite for knowledge and discovery. This historic observatory, part of the Teylers Museum complex, was established in the late 18th...
1.6 miW
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Waalse Kerk, Haarlem
42 min walk • The Waalse kerk is a historical church dating from the 14th century on the Begijnhof in Haarlem, Netherlands.
1.6 miW
Beguinage, Historical place
Hofje van Staats, Haarlem
40 min walk • The Hofje van Staats is a hofje in Haarlem, Netherlands, on the Jansweg 39, close to the Haarlem railway station.
1.6 miW
Church
St. Joseph Kerk, Haarlem
42 min walk • The St. Joseph kerk is a church dating from the 19th century on the Jansstraat in Haarlem, Netherlands. It is located across from the Janskerk.