The Battle for Haarlem

4.8 (30 ratings)
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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?
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Availability
24/7
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Languages
English, Dutch
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  • 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.

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Ratings and Reviews

4.8

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Paschi 420

13 Sep 2023

Marianne van Ginhoven

13 Sep 2023
heek leuk en gezellig, interessant

JudithPe

10 Sep 2023

Gitta

09 Sep 2023

A Goblin

27 Aug 2023

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