City in North Holland, Netherlands
Internet in Haarlem: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Haarlem?
Median fixed broadband in Netherlands is 226 Mbps and mobile is 158 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés in the center offer wifi; the library is a quiet place to work.
Getting online in Haarlem
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre or cable from KPN, Ziggo and Odido; about 40–65 EUR a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés in the center offer wifi; the library is a quiet place to work. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs from carrier shops, supermarkets and kiosks, including Lebara and Lycamobile. EU SIMs roam at home rates. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | KPN, Odido, Vodafone |
| Monthly data plan | €15–30 ($17–34) |
Coworking in Haarlem
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Europe
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| France | 332 Mbps | 133 Mbps |
| Iceland | 283 Mbps | — |
| Switzerland | 281 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Denmark | 278 Mbps | 161 Mbps |
| Romania | 276 Mbps | 83 Mbps |
| Hungary | 271 Mbps | 94 Mbps |
| Spain | 263 Mbps | 84 Mbps |
| Portugal | 252 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Andorra | 244 Mbps | — |
| Netherlands | 226 Mbps | 158 Mbps |
| Luxembourg | 221 Mbps | 173 Mbps |
| Poland | 215 Mbps | 109 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Haarlem?
Median fixed broadband in Netherlands is 226 Mbps and mobile is 158 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés in the center offer wifi; the library is a quiet place to work.
Which SIM card should I get in Haarlem?
Prepaid SIMs from carrier shops, supermarkets and kiosks, including Lebara and Lycamobile. EU SIMs roam at home rates.
Can I use an eSIM in Netherlands?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Netherlands
- KPN
- Odido
- Vodafone
- NS Dutch Railways
- 9292 journey planner
- Visit Haarlem
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.