Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Oude Stad February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Oude Stad Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Oude-Stad.dx553248635976396394)[Hotels in Oude Stad](https://expedia.co.uk/Oude-Stad-Hotels.d553248635976396394.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Oude Stad Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Oude-Stad.d553248635976396394.Car-Hire-Guide)[Oude Stad Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Oude-Stad.d553248635976396394.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Oude Stad ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Oude Stad Types of activities [Oude Stad travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Oude-Stad.dx553248635976396394) ![#daytrip #haarlem #netherlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5311/4fc514f1-788d-437b-bbac-6bb144a4c77b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#daytrip #haarlem #netherlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5311/4fc514f1-788d-437b-bbac-6bb144a4c77b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#daytrip #haarlem #netherlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5311/197370be-c690-4abb-988d-96fe729aa941.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#daytrip #haarlem #netherlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5311/acbae2d1-06ff-400a-bcea-d5bba02d880b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#daytrip #windmill #haarlem #netherlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5311/0290fb07-984e-4dff-834d-ae5c6d0e7378.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Oude Stad Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Oude Stad has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Oude Stad, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Oude Stad with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Oude Stad Oude Stad is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Oude Stad, and make it a breeze to explore Oude Stad and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Oude Stad to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Oude Stad, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Oude Stad. #### Oude Stad attractions Oude Stad has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Oude Stad to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Oude Stad. Looking for things to do in Oude Stad can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Grote Markt Walk through the historic streets filled with ultramodern boutiques, hip fashionistas and trendy cafés of Grote Markt and then step back through time as you enter Haarlem’s main square. In the Grote Markt, you’re surrounded by historic buildings: the Gothic cathedral, the 17th-century town hall, the 13th-century Hoofdwacht building where the civic guard once met and the former meat hall which is now the Museum de Hallen. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grote-Markt-Centrum.d6110878.Attraction) ![Grote Markt which includes street scenes and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110878/75a39826-9f3c-4bfc-940a-441aab8d7bbe.jpg) ### 2\. Frans Hals Museum Stroll down a narrow cobblestoned street lined with historic houses to visit the Dutch Master artists from Holland’s Golden Age at the Frans Hals Museum. This gallery has history and character. It’s housed inside a building from the early 1600s, which played a role as an almshouse, a retirement home for poor old men and an orphanage. Look for the painting of Haarlem orphans in their red and blue uniforms. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Frans-Hals-Museum-Centrum.d6110884.Attraction) ![Frans Hals Museum featuring art and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110884/3d4ba3cb-fd8d-42e9-b31d-43df2bc39404.jpg) ### 3\. Teylers Museum Teylers Museum is the Netherland’s oldest museum, open to the public since 1784\. This collection of art, science, history and oddities is fascinating. Inspect the structure, worth visiting for the stunning architecture alone. The façade’s beautiful neoclassical style, with columns and statuary, is echoed by the understated elegance of its interior. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Teylers-Museum-Centrum.d6252787.Attraction) ![Teylers Museum featuring a house, a bay or harbour and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252787/d5afec11-6969-4f56-a4d1-712bf9555319.jpg) ### 4\. Corrie Ten Boom House Visit Corrie ten Boomhuis to remember a time of great fear and brutality, but of great kindnesses and sacrifices too. The historic house commemorates the incredible bravery of the Ten Boom family in hiding Jewish fugitives and fighters in the Dutch resistance movement throughout World War II. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Corrie-Ten-Boom-House-Centrum.d6110886.Attraction) ![Corrie Ten Boomhuis which includes street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110886/1b73ec80-bc90-4691-b3dd-a3013b3a0eee.jpg) ### 5\. St. Bavo Church At the entrance to the main square of Haarlem, stop for a moment and look up at the great church, Grote Kerk. The Gothic building with the crown-topped clock tower is the Protestant church, also known as St. Bavokerk. This church became the prominent feature on Haarlem’s skyline when it was built in the 14th century and has continued to play an important part in the life of the town. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Bavo-Church-Centrum.d6110876.Attraction) ![Grote Kerk showing a church or cathedral and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110876/3e79906b-bcca-4a80-b791-d01a7c4fdd3d.jpg) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248635976396394) ## Recommended things to do in Oude Stad | Number of things to do | 97 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Amsterdam off the Beaten Path A Self Guided Expedition](/things-to-do/amsterdam-off-the-beaten-path-a-self-guided-expedition.a49540156.activity-details): £3 | | Top 5 things to do | [Amsterdam: Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket for 1-3 Days](/things-to-do/amsterdam-amsterdam-region-travel-ticket-for-1-3-days.a4516749.activity-details)[Haarlem: City Highlights Walking Tour](/things-to-do/haarlem-small-group-city-walking-tour.a48216503.activity-details)[Amsterdam: Train Transfer Schiphol Airport from/to Amsterdam](/things-to-do/amsterdam-train-transfer-schiphol-airport-from-to-amsterdam.a50098053.activity-details)[Haarlem: Frans Hals Museum Entrance Ticket with Audio Guide](/things-to-do/haarlem-frans-hals-museum-entrance-ticket-with-audio-guide.a48294182.activity-details)[Haarlem: Sightseeing Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks](/things-to-do/haarlem-sightseeing-boat-tour-with-snacks-and-drinks.a46181921.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Haarlem: City Highlights Walking Tour](/things-to-do/haarlem-small-group-city-walking-tour.a48216503.activity-details)[Luxury Shared Canal Tour with live guide](/things-to-do/luxury-shared-canal-tour-with-live-guide.a47519105.activity-details)[Amsterdam: Guided Beer Bike or Prosecco Bike Tour](/things-to-do/amsterdam-beer-and-bubbles-bike-tour.a4528559.activity-details)[Amsterdam Evening (Sunset) Canal Cruise with optional drinks](/things-to-do/evening-winter-canal-cruise-with-eco-boats-including-a-drink.a49305939.activity-details)[Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans Windmills Bike Tour with Guide](/things-to-do/amsterdam-3-hour-zanse-schaans-windmills-tour-w-guide.a4728533.activity-details) | | With kids | [Haarlem: City Highlights Walking Tour](/things-to-do/haarlem-small-group-city-walking-tour.a48216503.activity-details)[Haarlem: Sightseeing Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks](/things-to-do/haarlem-sightseeing-boat-tour-with-snacks-and-drinks.a46181921.activity-details)[Luxury Shared Canal Tour with live guide](/things-to-do/luxury-shared-canal-tour-with-live-guide.a47519105.activity-details)[Zaanse Schans: Windmill & Museum Entry Ticket w/ Audio Guide](/things-to-do/zaanse-schans-windmill-museum-entry-ticket-w-audio-guide.a48876612.activity-details)[Amsterdam Evening (Sunset) Canal Cruise with optional drinks](/things-to-do/evening-winter-canal-cruise-with-eco-boats-including-a-drink.a49305939.activity-details) | ## What to do in Oude Stad --- ### Popular places to visit ![Grote Markt showing café lifestyle, outdoor eating and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110878/12f99ab8-a66f-4ce2-a477-bd974579ffd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grote Markt 4/5(6 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grote-Markt-Centrum.d6110878.Attraction) ![Frans Hals Museum showing a house and street scenes as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110884/538cb5e6-1d62-450d-8bc2-51f23f7d5c84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Frans Hals Museum 5/5(1 review) See the works of one of the most talented Dutch Master painters. Let the art transport you back to Haarlem as it was in the 17th and 18th centuries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Frans-Hals-Museum-Centrum.d6110884.Attraction) ![Cathedral of Saint Bavo showing interior views, religious elements and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110888/c172505e-0d49-4573-9532-e7f47694dc79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cathedral of Saint Bavo 4/5(1 review) See the unusual mix of architectural styles in this beautiful Catholic Church. Enjoy a performance by the choir, specially trained at a nearby musical school. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cathedral-Of-Saint-Bavo-Haarlem.d6110888.Attraction) ![Teylers Museum which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252787/e8c1a14f-de99-4792-b6ed-c73a61259741.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Teylers Museum Experience the Enlightenment. Discover an 18th-century merchant’s collection of art, natural history, geology and science in harmonious neoclassical architecture. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Teylers-Museum-Centrum.d6252787.Attraction) ![Corrie Ten Boomhuis which includes street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110886/1b73ec80-bc90-4691-b3dd-a3013b3a0eee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Corrie Ten Boom House 4.5/5(3 reviews) Visit the historic house where a courageous family hid about 800 Jews and underground resistance fugitives from the Nazis in a secret wardrobe compartment. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Corrie-Ten-Boom-House-Centrum.d6110886.Attraction) ![0_422086](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635934491113/1e181619-135f-435a-b471-12393bdbed8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Amsterdamse Poort 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Amsterdamse-Poort-Haarlem.d553248635934491113.Attraction) ![Grote Kerk showing heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110876/c495a56d-4b04-46d2-adb3-737798cb969a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Bavo Church 4.5/5(2 reviews) Explore earlier times inside the 15th-century church, nicknamed “Jan with the High Shoulders,” that was at the heart of Haarlem’s community. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Bavo-Church-Centrum.d6110876.Attraction) #### Corrie ten Boom House You can find out about the history of Oude Stad with a stop at Corrie ten Boom House. Add the area's churches or shops to your travel plans. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Corrie-Ten-Boom-House-Centrum.d553248621532510276.Attraction) #### Stadhuis After a hard day hunting stags in the 13th century, Count William II of Holland could enjoy the comfort of his hunting lodge, now the city hall of Haarlem. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stadhuis-Centrum.d6110880.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Oude Stad ![Haarlem featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5311/7bae9408-0797-4c0f-ad23-a327a11148bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Haarlem ![Dutch Landscape with lake and trees in the Netherlands, Kennemerduinen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144472/38b1d794-2d9f-477c-aff1-b37078a55ca7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bloemendaal ![This is "glamping "... glamorous camping. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144472/7c0cf12c-e239-4722-ad0e-5ce36d6ebda9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Overveen ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Oude Stad worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Oude Stad? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Oude Stad? ### Is three days enough to stay in Oude Stad? ### Is Oude Stad a walkable neighbourhood? ### What are some activities to do in Oude Stad with kids? > - [Haarlem: City Highlights Walking Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/haarlem-small-group-city-walking-tour.a48216503.activity-details) > - [Haarlem: Sightseeing Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/haarlem-sightseeing-boat-tour-with-snacks-and-drinks.a46181921.activity-details) > - [Luxury Shared Canal Tour with live guide](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/luxury-shared-canal-tour-with-live-guide.a47519105.activity-details) > - [Zaanse Schans: Windmill & Museum Entry Ticket w/ Audio Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/zaanse-schans-windmill-museum-entry-ticket-w-audio-guide.a48876612.activity-details) > - [Amsterdam Evening (Sunset) Canal Cruise with optional drinks](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/evening-winter-canal-cruise-with-eco-boats-including-a-drink.a49305939.activity-details) ### What to do in Oude Stad for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Oude Stad? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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