Huis ter Kleef Ruins
Ruined medieval castle and historic defensive site
Ruined manor house near Haarlem featuring castle remnants and historic grounds; visited for archaeology, local history and occasional cultural events.
Huis ter Kleef at a Glance#
Address: Huis ter Kleef ruins, Haarlem / Heemstede area, North Holland, Netherlands
Hours: Open daylight hours (ruin site)
Admission: Free (site and ruins), small fees for guided tours or events may apply
How to Get to Huis ter Kleef#
Huis ter Kleef is in the Haarlem/Heemstede area of North Holland. It is best reached by local roads or bike routes from Haarlem centre; public-transport connections include local buses that serve the area-check municipal tourist information for exact stops and walking routes.
Tips for Visiting Huis ter Kleef#
- The castle ruin sits near the Kleverberg/Huis ter Kleef sports grounds-combine with a walk through nearby parks.
- Check local tourist-office opening times if hoping to enter any preserved rooms or see interpretive displays.
- Visit in late afternoon for warm light on the old brickwork and fewer local footballers.
Best Time to Visit Huis ter Kleef#
Late spring through summer is best for combining the ruin with other Haarlem cultural visits and parkland walks.
Weather & Climate near Huis ter Kleef#
Huis ter Kleef's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (837 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° | -1° | 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° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 5.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Very Good | 8° - 17° | 12° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 5.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.5h |
| June | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 65 mm | overcast | 82% | 5.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.5h |
| July | Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 68 mm | overcast | 81% | 5.0 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° | 15° | 88 mm | overcast | 80% | 5.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 97 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° | 82 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |
