Check out these beautiful boating routes along the hotspots in and around the stunning canal city of Haarlem. Go boating through the historic canals, across the Spaarne River to Spaarndam or Heemstede, and enjoy nature on the Mooie Nel.

Boating routes in Haarlem

For short bookings, we recommend staying within the city; for example, go boating along the Leidsevaart, Nieuwegracht, Bakenessegracht, Spaarne, Gasthuisvest, and Raamsingel back to your boarding location.

Some good tips for extending this boating route include continuing a short distance along the Spaarne toward Heemstede, or taking a detour past the beautiful Statenbolwerk via the Kloppersingel and Schotersingel. Please note that the boat won’t fit under the railroad bridge, so you’ll have to take the same route back to the Spaarne.

If you’re planning to go boating for a longer period, you can enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Mooie Nel when the weather is nice. Or if you really have the time (>5 hours), you can even take the so-called “Haarlem Loop,” go boating across the Mooie Nel toward Cruquius and Molenplas, then back via the Leidsevaart.

Below are some great boating routes in Haarlem. Click on the menu in the upper-left corner of the map for more information.