The best sunny terraces in Haarlem
by paul, july, rob • updated on 06 February 2026
Welcome to seatsinthesun, where we highlight the sunniest terraces in Haarlem for February! In this blog post, we share our top picks for the best terraces in Haarlem, perfect for a brunch in the spring sun or a relaxed afternoon with drinks. From terraces where you can enjoy a lovely lunch by the water to bars where the sun always seems to shine, we'll point you in the right direction.
Discover with us the terraces in Haarlem that are most inviting for lunch, brunch, or dinner under the open sky in February. For everyone who wants to enjoy the first rays of sunshine on a terrace, from dining out in the city to simply relaxing with a drink in hand, our guide to the sunniest terraces in Haarlem is ready for you. Let spring begin!
Ready to make the most of every ray of sunshine in Haarlem? See the sun charts for our carefully selected terraces below. Don't miss a single moment of spring sun at your new favorite terrace!
On seatsinthesun you can see which terraces near you are in the sun right now. We calculate this for thousands of terraces throughout the Netherlands.
1. De Molenplas
De Molenplas is een restaurant op de Waertmolenpad 1. Dit is wanneer er zon op het terras van De Molenplas valt:
Check de locatie en het huidige zonlevel hier:
2. 't Wapen van Kennemerland
't Wapen van Kennemerland is een restaurant op de Ramplaan 125. Dit is wanneer er zon op het terras van 't Wapen van Kennemerland valt:
Check de locatie en het huidige zonlevel hier:
3. Het Veerkwartier
Het Veerkwartier is een restaurant & bar op de A. Hofmanweg 62. Dit is wanneer er zon op het terras van Het Veerkwartier valt:
Check de locatie en het huidige zonlevel hier:
4. La Cubanita Haarlem
La Cubanita Haarlem is een restaurant & bar op de Grote Markt 21. Dit is wanneer er zon op het terras van La Cubanita Haarlem valt:
Check de locatie en het huidige zonlevel hier:
5. Paviljoen Loef
Paviljoen Loef is een restaurant op de Mooie Nelpad 5. Dit is wanneer er zon op het terras van Paviljoen Loef valt:
Check de locatie en het huidige zonlevel hier:
6. Grand Café Brinkmann
Grand Café Brinkmann is gelegen op de Grote Markt 13. Dit is wanneer er zon op het terras van Grand Café Brinkmann valt:
Check de locatie en het huidige zonlevel hier:
7. De Volkslust Haarlem
De Volkslust Haarlem is een restaurant op de Kruisweg 67. Dit is wanneer er zon op het terras van De Volkslust Haarlem valt:
Check de locatie en het huidige zonlevel hier:
8. Boca Bar kitchen Tapa
Boca Bar kitchen Tapa is een restaurant op de Spaarne 40. Dit is wanneer er zon op het terras van Boca Bar kitchen Tapa valt:
Check de locatie en het huidige zonlevel hier:
9. Taverne De Waag
Taverne De Waag is een restaurant op de Damstraat 29. Dit is wanneer er zon op het terras van Taverne De Waag valt:
Check de locatie en het huidige zonlevel hier:
10. Café de Roemer
Café de Roemer is een restaurant op de Botermarkt 17. Dit is wanneer er zon op het terras van Café de Roemer valt:
Check de locatie en het huidige zonlevel hier:
On seatsinthesun you can see which terraces near you are in the sun right now. We calculate this for thousands of terraces throughout the Netherlands.
Is your go-to sunny spot in Haarlem not on our list? No worries! We'd be happy to calculate the sun levels for your favorite spot. Simply draw the terrace on the map at https://seatsinthesun.com/suggest and let us do the work. This way, we can discover and share the sunniest spots together.
At seatsinthesun, we're committed to guiding you to the ideal places where you can enjoy the sun. Your contribution is crucial for enriching our guide with even more sun-soaked spots. Thanks for your involvement, and let's make sure no one misses a chance to enjoy the sun!
P.S. Don't forget your sunscreen!
welcome to seatsinthesun!
hey there! welcome to seatsinthesun - your go-to guide for the sunniest terraces across the netherlands. paul, july, and rob. we were fed up with struggling to find a sunny spot on beautiful days, and decided there had to be a better way to discover where and when to bask in the sunshine. so, we put our heads together and brought seatsinthesun to life!
seatsinthesun shows you which terraces are basking in the sun (or tucked away in the shade, if that's more your style) right now and later on. whether you're in amsterdam, groningen, maastricht, or anywhere in between, we've put these terraces on the map for you.
we like sitting on a terrace. we like sitting in the sun. but we like terraces in the sun even more. that's the reason we created seatsinthesun: to ensure you can always find that perfect sunny spot. and hey, if there's a terrace we've overlooked, you can easily add it to our map. this way, we all help each other find more sunny spots. check out the leaderboard to see who has added the most terraces!
join us on our journey and share your sun-kissed terrace moments with us on instagram!
with love, paul, july & rob
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