Only 20 minutes by train from Centraal Station, this old Dutch city is fun to explore for an afternoon. The train station in Haarlem is within easy walking distance of the old Centrum, where you’ll find the Grote Markt (main square) and cathedral. Shops and Cafes abound, and on a sunny day it is quite picturesque. Haarlem is a pleasant change from the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam, and is typical of smaller Dutch towns.