Haarlem is located in the north wing of the Randstad and has several parks and recreational areas. The city forest Haarlemmerhout on the outskirts of the city is best known. In Haarlem you can broaden yourself culturally. For example, the Patronaat in Haarlem is one of the ten most important pop venues in the Netherlands. The Philharmonie is the concert hall of Haarlem. Many cafés are located on the Grote Markt with the most famous grand café Brinkmann. More restaurants are available along the Riviervismarkt, which leads onto Klokhuisplein. In April, the flower parade with floats from Noordwijk to Haarlem annually takes place. The annual Bevrijdingspop is one of the largest liberation festivals in the Netherlands. Find live entertainment in Haarlem on Showbird.
