Haarlem: The Past and Present cruise｜Netherlands

Discover the hidden stories of the Spaarne River on this 75-minute cruise through Haarlem's past and present. Cruising beyond the busy city centre, you enter a calmer, greener side of Haarlem that many visitors never see.

First we head toward the Lichtfabriek, passing Teylers Museum, the former Droste Factory, the Koepel Prison, and the Netherlands' first railway bridge, landmarks that shaped the city and witnessed a century of change. We then continue toward Molen De Eenhoorn and the elegant green mansions near the House of Napoleon Bonaparte, where riverside estates and open countryside take over.

Along the way you'll hear the local stories behind these hidden gems, discovering how one river connects Haarlem's industrial heritage with its quiet natural beauty on a single peaceful journey.

Sail the calm Spaarne River, away from the crowded city centre
See the Lichtfabriek, Droste Factory, and Koepel Prison up close
Pass Teylers Museum and the Netherlands' first railway bridge
Discover Molen De Eenhoorn and the green riverside mansions
Hear local stories of Haarlem's industrial and natural heritage