Paddling near Haarlem, North Holland

Haarlem sits at the heart of North Holland's canal network, with the Leidsevaart and Zuider Buiten-Spaarne running through and alongside the city. Paddlers can explore the historic grachten of the old city centre, venture out to the Westeinderplassen, or follow longer routes through the polder landscape toward the Ringvaart and beyond. Kayak, canoe, and SUP are all well-established here.