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Toileteries in Haarlem

Where would one go to buy stuff like shampoo, toothpaste and shaving cream in Haarlem?

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Claire
Aylmer, QC Canada 12/7/12

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12/7/12 7:42 AM
Nigel

East Midlands, England
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Same as at home - a supermarket. There are several. I like Albert Hein, but it may be best for you to use the one nearest your hotel.


12/7/12 8:04 AM
Claire

Aylmer, QC Canada
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How about sunblock (did not see any on AH website).


12/7/12 8:24 AM
Michael Schneider

New Paltz, NY
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This place is the Dutch equivalent to Rite Aid/Walgreens/CVS:

http://goo.gl/maps/XV8Gs

There is also another outlet connected to the train station.


12/7/12 11:21 AM
Michael

Des Moines, IA
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There are several places between the station and Grote Markt where one may buy the things you're looking for. Sorry, I can't recall the name, but I'm specifically referring to the street where the Corrie Ten Boomhuis is located. It's all pedestrian with tons of shops & restaurants. Also, up by the V&D Department Store and bus stop...tons of shops up that way, too. In Sept, I went into two different shops along this stretch that were similar to a Walgreen's...there are probably more than two with what you need, however. I guess my point is that you'll find what you need somewhere between the station and the V&D store.


12/7/12 11:31 AM
Michael Schneider

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The place I listed (Etos) is right next to the V&D department store.


12/7/12 12:45 PM
Nigel

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They probably don't push a lot of sunscreen in December, Claire.


12/8/12 3:02 AM
Zoe

Toledo, Ohio US
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Sunscreen tends to be a seasonal item, but you might find it at a pharmacy.


12/8/12 11:19 AM
Connie

Everett, WA
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The Etos is easy to find and very reasonably priced. My husband bought reading gasses there..just because they had a nice selection and good prices. He didn't need them for the trip or anything.


12/8/12 2:27 PM
Claire

Aylmer, QC Canada
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Thanks to all for your replies. Nigel: I am not planning on going to Haarlem/Amsterdam right now. Perhaps during the summer...