Cathedral of St Bavo, Haarlem Church
Neo-Gothic cathedral in Haarlem, distinguished tower
On Haarlem's Grote Markt, St. Bavo's Gothic nave contains the 18th-century Müller organ; tourists attend organ recitals, study stained glass and take in views over the market.
Cathedral of St Bavo, Haarlem at a Glance#
Address: Grote Markt area, Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands
About Cathedral of St Bavo, Haarlem#
Cauberg is a steep-sided hill near the town of Valkenburg aan de Geul in the Dutch province of Limburg, known for its role in road cycling and local tourism. Its summit stands at roughly 137 metres above sea level.
The climb up Cauberg is used by cyclists at all levels and is noted for a short, sustained gradient; the ascent is roughly 800-900 metres in length with an average gradient around 5-6 percent and steeper ramps in places. It is frequently included in professional races and local cycling events, and there are viewpoints near the top looking over Valkenburg and the Geul valley.
Cauberg’s prominence in competitive cycling grew in the 20th century as organized road races in Limburg developed; it has since become a recurring feature of Dutch racing calendars and international events held in the region.
The hill lies immediately outside the centre of Valkenburg aan de Geul in southern Limburg, within about 15 kilometres of the city of Maastricht and set in the hilly Geul valley landscape.
- Summit elevation: Summit elevation is about 137 metres above sea level, making it one of the higher points in the otherwise low-lying province of Limburg.
- Cycling significance: A regularly used climb in professional road cycling, it has featured as a decisive climb and finishing ascent in races such as the Amstel Gold Race and has been used in world championship road-race courses.
How to Get to Cathedral of St Bavo, Haarlem#
The cathedral is in Haarlem’s central Grote Markt and is an easy walk from Haarlem railway station (about 10-15 minutes). Local buses and bikes also serve the historic centre.
Tips for Visiting Cathedral of St Bavo, Haarlem#
- Attend a recital if possible-the organ and choir programs in Dutch cathedrals often highlight local musical traditions.
- The cathedral is close to Haarlem's historic centre; combine with a canal walk and the Frans Hals Museum.
Best Time to Visit Cathedral of St Bavo, Haarlem#
Late spring through early autumn offers the best weather for combining cathedral visits with Haarlem's museums and markets.
Weather & Climate near Cathedral of St Bavo, Haarlem#
Cathedral of St Bavo, Haarlem's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 0°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (836 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 6° | -2° | 68 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 6° | -2° | 49 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 2° | 63 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 4° - 12° | 5° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 5.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Very Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 5.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.5h |
| June | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 66 mm | overcast | 82% | 5.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.5h |
| July | Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 68 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| August | Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 65 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.5h |
| September | Good | 11° - 18° | 14° | 88 mm | overcast | 80% | 5.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 96 mm | overcast | 83% | 5.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 3° | 99 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 0° | 81 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |
