For three days, the center of Haarlem has been transformed into a winter shopping paradise. There will be around 350 market stalls at the large Haarlem Christmas Market until Sunday evening. It was already quite busy on the streets around noon on Friday.
The biggest crowds are expected on Saturday and Sunday. Last year, a total of around 300,000 visitors attended the Christmas market over three days. According to the organization, this first day is intended for people ‘who want to quietly enjoy’ the market.
The concept of ‘quiet’ is relative. The market opened at 10:30 am on Friday morning and it was immediately pleasantly busy in the city. Despite the fog, the light rain and the low temperature. Photographer Judith Weijers also mingled with the audience and took the photos below.
Christmas market Haarlem Grote Markt
Christmas market Haarlem Grote Markt
Christmas market Haarlem Zijlstraat
Christmas market Haarlem Koningstraat
Haarlem Christmas market photo opportunity
Haarlem Christmas market
Haarlem Christmas market
Haarlem Christmas market chocolate milk
Haarlem Christmas market
Cherry market Haarlem Appelaar full
Christmas market Haarlem town hall
The Haarlem Christmas market is open on Friday until 8 p.m., Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The route and program are here to find.