About the venue: the Philharmonie

The Workshop will take place at the Philharmonie, in the centre of the historic city of Haarlem. Haarlem is located at around 30 km west of Amsterdam Schiphol airport.

Public transport

You can take the train from Schiphol Airport to station Amsterdam Sloterdijk, where you transfer to the train to Haarlem. See for detailed information: www.ns.nl (only in Dutch)

If you need more detailed information about transport, don't hesitate to send us an e-mail: tineke.togni@swov.nl

Philharmonie Haarlem
Lange Begijnestraat 11
2011 HH Haarlem (Netherlands)

The route from the train station Haarlem to the Philharmonie

A = Haarlem train station

B = The Philharmonie

(picture of the Philharmonie, where the Workshop will be held)

About Haarlem

If you have time, Haarlem is certainly worth a visit for sightseeing or shopping. You will find that in Haarlem's historic city centre all of the places of interest are within walking distance. And what could be more pleasant than strolling along while enjoying everything Haarlem has to offer? Or taking a break in one of the many cosy cafes. And if you are after good food, the choice is virtually unlimited.

Just look around and everywhere you will see good restaurants and intimate eateries. Haarlem even has a culinary walking route for the real gourmets! In every respect, Haarlem is indeed a delightful city.

You are bound to notice something else as well, when walking through Haarlem's city centre: the great variety of shops. It should not surprise you, therefore, to learn that Haarlem has been officially designated best shopping city in the Netherlands. The city owes this title, among other things, to the wide range of specialised stores and exclusive shops. And - not to be overlooked - the enjoyable market, every Monday and Saturday, in the location where it has been held for centuries: the Grote Markt (only 400m from the venue De Philharmonie). The city centre is virtually car-free.
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Haarlem is Holland's Flower City par excellence. From whichever direction you enter Haarlem, the city welcomes you with beautiful flower arrangements on street corners, colourful parks and squares. In early spring the bulb fields stretching out for miles to the south-west of the city show off their unique colourful splendour.

If you like art and culture Haarlem has a lot to offer you. Holland’s oldest museum is the Teylers Museum. In 1784 Holland's first museum, the Teylers Museum, opened its doors on the banks of the Spaarne. Admire the architecture of the building which houses it, and prepare to be impressed by its unique, multifaceted collection. And you should certainly visit the Frans Hals Museum, with its intimate, secluded garden.

Pause to contemplate the impressive "Schutterstukken" (paintings of the city's armed guards of honour) by the Haarlem master painter Frans Hals.

More information about Haarlem:

General information about the city on the website of the municipality Haarlem

Website of the Haarlem Tourist Information