The Battle for Haarlem: Defend the City
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, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English, Dutch, German
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
Experience's route
Starting point the Commander
Kruisweg 32Z, 2011 LC Haarlem, NederlandFinish point City square
Grote Markt 22, 2011 RD Haarlem, NederlandPlaces you will visit
11
It will take you
110-140 mins
You will walk
5120 steps
Total distance
3.9 km
Places to visit
You will discover interesting places along the route of the experience.
Bridge over te river
Wall Tower
Papentorenvest 42Z
the Commander
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
- No attractions ticket(s) required
Get the Questo app and you’re all set
Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.
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Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English, Dutch, German