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Still chilling? Find all the benches in Haarlem with these handy apps

Residents of Haarlem can use mobile applications Alle Bankjes and Bankje to locate nearby public benches for resting. These apps allow users to find seating, add new locations to maps, and interact with features ranging from simple informational listings to social gaming elements.

Finding a place to sit and relax in Haarlem has become easier thanks to two mobile applications, Alle Bankjes and Bankje. Alle Bankjes, created in 2016 by Marco, offers a map of over 244,000 locations where users can rest. The app provides specific details, such as whether a bench has a backrest or a nearby picnic table. Currently, this app is exclusive to Android users because the creator finds the annual fee for the Apple App Store too high for a hobbyist project.

The second application, Bankje, was launched in 2023 by Bart 't Hart and is available on both Android and iPhone. Unlike the simpler Alle Bankjes, this app features a social aspect where users can rate seating, share photos, and even form clans to claim virtual territory. It also allows for unique interactions, such as forming digital connections with other users. Both apps encourage community involvement by allowing residents to add new locations to the database.

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