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The Battle for Haarlem: Defend the City

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Haarlem, 1573. The city stands tense under siege, its fate hanging by a thread. As dawn breaks over silent streets, you walk in the footsteps of Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaer - summoned by a shadowy stranger beyond the northern gate. What secret task lies ahead? And how could your steps shape the course of history? 

In this immersive real-world quest, you’ll explore Haarlem’s storied past while solving puzzles, decoding clues, and uncovering hidden corners of the city. Walk the path of resistance with your companions, bond through challenge and discovery, and experience the courage of a city that dared to fight. 

The Battle for Haarlem has begun, will you answer the call?

Availability:

  • Can be played on
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

  • During these hours
    Whole day

  • Languages
    English, Dutch, German

Created by
Marcel van Kekeren

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.

Experience's route

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Starting point the Commander
Kruisweg 32Z, 2011 LC Haarlem, Nederland

Places you will visit

11

It will take you

110-140 mins

You will walk

5120 steps

Total distance

3.9 km

  • Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
  • No attractions ticket(s) required
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4.42

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20 Apr 2025

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06 Apr 2025

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29 Dec 2024
leuk. jammer dat je hem niet op pauze kan zetten als je wat eet of drinkt tussendoor

DeRuitjes

01 Dec 2024

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