Dutch Towns to Visit During Coronacation By Ellerbe Mendez 1. Giethoorn Giethoorn Overview Province: overijssel Known for: It is mostly car-free village filled with waterways and bike paths and traditional, centuries old, thatched roof houses. It is known as “Dutch Venice. It is nearby the Weerribben-Wieden National Park that has beautiful marshes we can also visit. Giethoorn Location Giethoorn is about an hour and 33 minute drive from Haarlem, and is 141 km away. 2. Volendam Volendam Overview Province: North Holland Known For: Volendam is a fishing town northeast of here located on a Markermeer Lake. It is known for beautiful colorful houses and it’s harbour. Volendam location Volendam is about a 40 minute drive from Haarlem and about 45 km away. 3. Marken Marken Overview Province: North Holland Known for: Marken is a village that was an island but now turned into a peninsula. It is on the same Lake Markermeer as Volendam. It’s wooden houses have been a tourist attraction. Marken Location Marken is a 41 minute drive from Haarlem and 47 km away 4. Kinderdijk Kinderdijk Overview Province: South Holland Known For: It has 19 iconic 18th century windmills! It has several trails for walking and biking and waterways. Kinderdijk Location Kinderdijk is a 1 hour and 13 minute drive from Haarlem and 104 km away. 5. Broek in Waterland Broek in Waterland Overview Province: North Holland Known For: Broek in Waterland is a small village with colorful homes and flowers and waterways. Broek in Waterland Location Broek in Waterland is a 30 minute drive from Haarlem and it is 35 km away. 6. Valkenburg Valkenburg Overview Province: Limburg Know For: Valkenburg is a city known for its cobbled streets and historic architecture with remains of city walls and a castle. It also has a unique christmas market in a cave. Valkenburg Location Valkenburg is a 2 hour and 16 minute drive from Haarlem and 231 km away. 6. Thorn Thorn Overview Province: Limburg Known For: It is a town where all the buildings are white. It has pretty cobble streets too. It dates back to the 10th century. It has a beautiful church. Thorn Location Thorn is a 1 hour and 48 minute drive from Haarlem and 186 km away. 7. Goes Goes Overview Province: Zeeland Known for: Its beautiful harbour and colorful buildings! Goes Location Goes is a 1 hour and 47 minute drive from Haarlem and 181 km away. The End! - Giethoorn - Volendam - Marken - Kinderdijk - Broek in Waterland - Valkenburg - Thorn - Goes.