Hofje van Staats

Visit the historic house where a courageous family hid about 800 Jews and underground resistance fugitives from the Nazis in a secret wardrobe compartment.

Try local delicacies of salted herring, buttery poffertjes and gooey stroopwafels and relax in a cozy café overlooking the buildings of this ancient town square.

Explore earlier times inside the 15th-century church, nicknamed “Jan with the High Shoulders,” that was at the heart of Haarlem’s community.

Experience the Enlightenment. Discover an 18th-century merchant’s collection of art, natural history, geology and science in harmonious neoclassical architecture.

After visiting Amsterdamse Poort, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Oude Stad. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Tmall History Museum in Oude Stad. Make time for the shops and cycling trails in this vibrant area.