Cruquius Museum, located in a top 100 national monument, tells the story of the draining of the Haarlemmermeer. Marvel at the power of 19th-century steam technology and the centuries-long battle against the water. The museum is open during the construction of the Cruquius pavilion. More information at: https://www.haarlemmermeermuseum.nl/cruquius-museum The Qruqius has its own museum jetty, where you can moor during your museum visit: https://www.haarlemmermeermuseum.nl/boten
Some people say that other parks are bigger or have more to offer. However, there is a difference that makes Linnaeushof the largest playground in Europe. This is where most of the play equipment and attractions are focused on active entertainment, real play! More information on: https://www.linnaeushof.nl/
The city and nature are two extremes but come together effortlessly in Het Oude Slot in Heemstede. This special location is situated on a green estate on the Ringvaart, close to Haarlem, Amsterdam and Schiphol. More information on: https://www.visithaarlem.com/locatie/het-oude-slot/
The shopping center of Heemstede consists of a 1.2 kilometer long shopping street with a unique shopping offering. On the Raadhuisstraat and Binnenweg and side streets are located approximately 200 companies in all possible sectors of food, drinks, catering, fashion, sports, travel, living, flowers, health, personal care and much more. More information: https://www.wch.nl/
In the harbour of Heemstede you can use the temporary mooring place for passers-by. This is at the jetty at the Havenstraat. You cannot reserve a mooring place here.
We are located in Woubrugge, in the middle of the largest water-rich area in the Netherlands. An ideal starting point to visit our historic cities, beautiful lakes and nature reserves from the water.