The Battle for Haarlem
4.8 (30 ratings)
In the year 1573 an epic battle took place around the city of Haarlem. Take on the role of Kenau, a resistance fighter who lived between 1526 and 1588 and help defend the city against the Spaniards.
Your story starts at one of the oldest stations in the Netherlands and ends at the big square in the center of Haarlem.
On the way you will visit the Amsterdamse poort, the Frans Hals museum, the st. Bavo church and the archaeological museum.
Are you ready to defend Haarlem?
Your story starts at one of the oldest stations in the Netherlands and ends at the big square in the center of Haarlem.
On the way you will visit the Amsterdamse poort, the Frans Hals museum, the st. Bavo church and the archaeological museum.
Are you ready to defend Haarlem?
- Pause, continue exploring at your own pace or replay at any time.
- No attractions ticket(s) required
- The game is not timed, so take your time
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
Places you will visit
11
It will take you
110-140 mins
You will walk
4990 steps
Total distance
3.8 km
Highlights
Walk along the river that runs right through Haarlem
Visit the only remaining city gate of Haarlem
Walk through the picturesque streets of Haarlem
Visit the church where the Dutch proverb "the bullet through the church" comes from.
Storyline
The year is 1573. The city of Haarlem is under siege by the Spaniards. The people of Haarlem try to defend their city with everything they have.
Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaer is asked by a mysterious man to meet him outside the city gate north of the city.
In the early morning, when the city and the Spaniards are still asleep, she meets this mysterious man and receives an assignment, the correct execution of which will determine the fate of Haarlem for years.
Game route
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Starting point the Commander
Kruisweg 32Z, 2011 LC Haarlem, NederlandFinish point City square
Grote Markt 22, 2011 RD Haarlem, Nederland
Get the app and you're all set
Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.
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4.8
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