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A SNEAK PEAK

A Sneak Peek into The Hague

Discover how much fun it is to spend your holiday in the beautiful city of The Hague. It is known as the royal city by the sea and the international city of peace and justice.
It has a unique mix of lively culture, rich history, and beautiful scenery. Visit the Museum de Gevangenpoort to get lost in the city's modern art scene, or go to the Noordeinde Palace to feel like a royal guest.
The large parks and warm weather make it a great place to do outdoor activities for people who love quiet nature.
You must also try the local food and the beautiful beachfront restaurants in the Scheveningen area. Of course, you shouldn't miss the Madurodam mini park.
It has scaled-down versions of famous Dutch landmarks that will take your mind on a magical visual trip.
A holiday in The Hague is unlike any other because of its beautiful buildings, fun events, and friendly locals.
Plan your trip right now and make many memories on a holiday that will touch your heart and soul.
Capital: Not the capital, but the seat of the Dutch government.
International Airport: Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS).
Currency: Euro (EUR).
Time Zone: CET (UTC+1), CEST (UTC+2) during daylight saving.
Driving Side: Right-hand side.
Main Electricity: 230V, 50Hz.
Official Language: Dutch.
Religion: Christianity, Islam, and secularism.

HIGHLIGHTS

Top Tourist Attractions in The Hague: Highlights for Your Trip

Travellers may know The Hague best for its beaches, monuments, and busy shopping area, but this city has more to offer than that. A lot more. As the political centre of the Netherlands, it has many artistic institutions and museums, as well as many friendly bars and restaurants. Let's go to the "green city by the sea."
The Hague is the Netherlands' third-biggest city. Because it is on the coast, the city is very popular with beachgoers who like the sun, sand, sea, and all the comforts that come with them. But don't just think of The Hague as a beach town in the summer. Even in the off-season, the city is fun to visit thanks to its many cultural sites, well-known cafés and restaurants, and lively events. Plus, it's where the Dutch government is based and where the Royal Family lives, so there are many historical sites, stylish hotels, and even a few castles!
Binnenhof is a beautiful group of houses that have been there for hundreds of years and is where the Dutch government is based. It's one of the oldest parliament houses still in use worldwide; some parts date back to the 1300s. As you walk along the Hofvijver pond, go to the Torentje and see if the lights are on. The Torentje is the Prime Minister's office and is a small circular tower. It might seem quiet there because the Binnenhof is currently doing much work on it. The Peace Palace is the most photographed building in The Hague. It's just a short walk away. The International Court of Justice is based here. It is the only peacekeeping body in the UN that is not in New York.
The city's official name,' s-Gravenhage, has been home to the Royal Family for 400 years. If you go there, you might even see the king. It's also where our Royal Family has worked, including King Willem-Alexander, who is already king. The beautiful Noordeinde Palace is where the head of state works. Cool shops and art galleries surround it.
If you look at Google Maps of The Hague, you'll immediately see it has a long shore. The beach has different parts, each with its feel and personality. The strange Zwarte Pad is a great place to hang out and party, while the busy Noordboulevard is home to the Pier, the Kurhaus Hotel, and many other beach bars, restaurants, and other sights.
There are a lot of great restaurants, cafés, and clubs in The Hague. Start the night with a drink at 't Plein, the city's main square right in the middle. There are also many artistic sites in the city. If you're an art fan, you can spend a day at one of Amsterdam's famous museums, like the Mauritshuis or the Kunstmuseum, which means "Art Museum." Also, people who want to shop will have a great time. This city by the water has more stores than any other in the Netherlands, except for Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Take some time to walk down the cute side streets and look around the one-of-a-kind shops.

SEASONS TO TRAVEL

Best Months to Visit The Hague: Seasonal Guide for Travellers

When is the best time to visit? March through May or September through November are the best times to go because the weather is nicer, and fewer people are there than in the summer months of June, July, and August.
In April, things start to pick up along the coast, and the city is very busy during the warmer months.

WORTH A VISIT

Why The Hague Is Worth a Visit: Here Are the Best Places You Must See

Binnenhof

This is Binnenhof, a castle from the 1300s that is now home to the Netherlands' top government buildings.
It's where the Cabinet and the office of the Dutch prime minister are located and where both houses of Parliament meet.
Binnenhof is famous for being the oldest house of Parliament in the world. It was once a group of buildings that were joined together.
The Gothic building is in the middle of The Hague, next to the Hofvijver pond. The Ridderzaal, known as the Knight's Hall, is in the middle.
The castle's main hall is now used for ceremonies. The Knight's Hall can be seen on trips with a guide.

Scheveningen Boulevard

Scheveningen Boulevard is a wide street along the beach in Scheveningen, which used to be a quiet fishing town but is now a beach area.
The Scheveningen Pier is a popular spot. It was a walkway in the early 20th century and is now a place to shop and have fun.
Also, you should see the Kurhaus. It's a big hotel that began as a spa in the 1800s and has hosted famous people like Bon Jovi and Winston Churchill.
Sculptures by the Sea is a show that features sculptures from around the world. It stands out because it was made below the dunes instead of on top.

Mauritshuis

You can see some of the most beautiful works from the Dutch Golden Age of Painting at the Mauritshuis Museum.
It has 841 works by famous artists like Frans Hals, Hans Holbein the Young, Rubens (Night Scene), Rembrandt (Self-Portrait), and Vermeer (Girl with a Pearl Earring).
The museum is in the home of a lord from the 17th century, built in the Dutch Classicist style.
About two and a half million people visit this museum annually, but only in the Netherlands.

Panorama Mesdag

There is a lot to "wow!" about Panorama Mesdag. It is a huge painting that goes around 14 meters (46 feet) high and more than 120 meters (280 feet) around.
The sea, dunes, and town of Scheveningen as they were in 1881 are shown in this painting. One of the most important artists from The Hague School, Hendrik Wilhelm Mesdag, painted it.
Because the painting is so big, a special building was made to hold it.
The oldest painting from the 1800s that is still on the spot where it was built is Panorama Mesdag.

Madurodam

Like most Dutch cities, Madurodam is very small. It's a 1:25 scale model of a real city.
It has traditional Dutch buildings and well-known sites from all over the country.
There are exact copies of all the buildings, markets, canals, windmills, Schiphol Airport, the Port of Rotterdam, Dam Square, and the Delta Works.
Madurodam is not a stale little city; it is full of life.
Flights land at the airport, the windmills spin, trains go through the park, and boats float in the water.
It is one of the most popular places to visit in The Hague, with young and older adults enjoying it.

DISCOVER MORE

The Hague Off the Beaten Track: Discover More Hidden Wonders

Escher in Het Paleis

Individuals think that Maurits Cornelis Escher was one of the best visual artists ever, even though he passed away in 1922.
He was very good at drawing tricks of the eye. Two of Escher's greatest works are air and water, in which birds turn into fish, and Waterfall, in which water flows up.
The Palace Museum used to be where Dutch queens spent the winter and now has a gallery of his works.
There is a virtual reality show in the permanent exhibition that lets people get a better feel for his one-of-a-kind works of art.

Louwman Museum

Visitors who have already seen works on canvas might want to see another masterpiece: old and classic cars.
There are more than 250 old and classic cars in the Louwman Museum. These include cars from 1886 and early motorbikes.
There are many great cars, like the 1957 Le Mans winner Jaguar XKD 606 and the 1935 winner Laconda.
People think the whole collection is one of the world's oldest and most beautiful private collections of old cars.
Posters and other works of art related to cars are also in the museum.

Gemeentemuseum Den Haag

The Gemeentemuseum Den Haag is a large museum with many different types of exhibits.
It has been shown by famous artists and fashion, pottery, music, and more.
The Gemeentemuseum Den Haag is considered one of the most beautiful museums in the Netherlands.
Its contemporary art division has the world's biggest collection of Mondrians, which includes Victory Boogie Woogie.
People who have been to the museum say that the Art Deco building that it is in is also worth a closer look.
The museum, also called the Municipal Museum, is not in the middle of the city but is easy to get to by bus.

Peace Palace

The Hague is the City of Peace and Justice for the Whole World.
In 2013, the Peace Palace marked its 100th birthday.
There is no better building that truly shows this. Andrew Carnegie, a wealthy steel magnate, paid for the Peace Palace to be built.
The Carnegie Foundation still owns it today. Many important international groups, such as the World Court, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, and the Peace Palace Library, are housed in this famous building in The Hague.
On the weekends, you can take a guided walk of the building.
There is. However, a tourist centre is open daily with information in seven languages.

Japanese Garden at Clingendael

Most people in The Hague agree that Clingendael Park has many beautiful grounds and is the city's best park.
But this park, which is over 4,000 years old, is best known for its Japanese park, which was made in the 1900s by a baroness who brought back sculptures and bridges from her many trips to Japan.
The garden has many green plants, like mosses, an island with turtles and a stone crane. Both the turtle and the crane are signs of long life.
The Japanese Garden is famous in The Hague because it is the only garden in the Netherlands from that time.

CULTURE & TRADITIONS

The Hague Culture and Traditions: A Blend of Past and Present

Visit one of the many museums and art halls in The Hague. There is art in the city for everyone, from old masters to new works.
Some of the most famous paintings in the world can be found in the halls of the historic Mauritshuis.
These paintings show the Netherlands' long history of art. It has been a museum since 1822, and some of the most important paintings from the Golden Age are there.
These include "Girl with a Pearl Earring" by Johannes Vermeer and "View of Delft" by Rembrandt, both from the nearby city of Delft.
The Kunstmuseum Den Haag (formerly the Gemeentemuseum) is a modern art museum that has paintings by Mondrian, Picasso, Monet, Cezanne, and Kandinsky, as well as his most famous work, "Victory Boogie Woogie."
It's also famous for having a lot of paintings by artists from the Hague School. The Dutch architect Berlage made the current building, which opened in 1935.
Rembrandt and Vermeer's paintings will take you back in time.
At Escher in the Palace, you can get lost in the strange world of MC Escher. The Panorama Mesdag will give you a new way to look at art.
There are many theatres in The Hague where you can see plays, opera, ballet, modern dance, comedy, and cabaret nights.
Nearly every day of the week, shows happen at places like the Theater aan het Spui, Diligentia, Zuiderstrandtheater, Amare, and the Royal Palace.
There is also theatre in other languages in The Hague.
The Anglo-American Theatre Group (AATG) and STET English Theatre put on shows in English, and L'Autre Pays du Theatre has shows in French.
There are many places to see music in The Hague and music events like Parkpop. The Hague is home to many music events throughout the year.
It is also home to Paard van Troje (Trojan Horse), a popular place for locals and tourists to see concerts.
The Netherlands also has much to offer if jazz is more your thing. The North Sea Jazz Festival, which used to be a big event in The Hague's cultural calendar but now takes place in nearby Rotterdam, is a summer highlight that always has a great lineup of bands.
You can always find live jazz acts in The Hague. In 2021, the Mondrian Jazz Festival began, showcasing a wide range of bands worldwide.
Going to the ancient city of Delft is also a great way to learn about other cultures.
Learn where the famous Delft Blue pottery and Delft tiles came from and how they are made at the Royal Delft factory.
The Vermeer Centrum is a great place to learn about the famous painter Johannes Vermeer, who lived in Delft. Also, go to the Markt, which is an old marketplace.
The Nieuwe Kerk and Prinsenhof surround it. The Nieuwe Kerk is where the Dutch royal family, beginning with William of Orange, is buried. William used to live in this palace, which is now a museum about the town's past.

FOOD FUN FASHION

The Hague: Your Guide to Food, Fun, and Fashion Trends

Food

#FOOD

Dutch food is renowned for its beauty, windmills, coffee shops, art, and water management.
The Hague offers a culinary tour of the Netherlands, including various dishes.
Stamppot, a stew made from mashed potatoes, is a staple in the Netherlands. It is served with cabbage, kale, carrots, and onions.
Peasoup is a hearty soup made with split peas, carrots, and celery. It can be topped with bacon or sausage.
Pancakes are served for lunch and dinner, with various options, including fruit, sugar, sauce, cheese, and bacon.
Poffertjes, small pancakes, are thicker and fluffier than regular pancakes, often served with icing sugar and butter.
Haring, a salty snack, is often eaten raw with chopped onion.
Smoked sausage and meatballs are two popular Dutch foods. Smoked sausage is cooked over an open fire, and meatballs are made from seasoned ground meat.

Fun

#FUN

Visit the Binnenhof Renovation Center to learn more. These are the places where people can find out about the Binnenhof's renovation, the archaeological finds, and the building's 800-year past.
The Lange Voorhout is the most beautiful street in the Netherlands. Take a walk along it.
The cosy Zeeheldenkwartier has some beautiful Art Nouveau houses that you can look at.
You should not miss the Hofvijver (Court pond) and the Binnenhof (Parliament buildings).
Every spring and fall, you can visit the unique Japanese Garden for free.
Check out the Van Kleef house that makes gin and liqueurs.
Drive along The Hague Passage and look at the shops.
The Hague Stroll friends; free and done by a person who lives there.

Fashion

#FASHION

Along with the well-known flagship stores in the city centre of The Hague, there are many cosy streets and squares around the royal castles full of fashion boutiques and vintage shops where shoppers can spend all the money they want.
For young and old, in all price levels, from cool to high-end. There are unique shops in Hofkwartier, Noordeinde, and Denneweg.
Also, the Foodhallen Den Haag in the Haagse Bluf shopping mall is a real Hague experience. It has twelve food stands and two bars.
Also, don't forget to walk through the Passage, a covered hall with many shops. There are a lot of shops in the centre of The Hague.
For well-known brands, visit Spui-, Vene-, Vlaming-, Wagenstraat, and Grote Markstraat. If you're looking for fun idea stores, head down side streets.

NATURE & SAFARI

Explore The Hague Natural Beauty and Safari Adventures

Do you like being outside and walking in green spaces? Then you should go to The Hague!
The coast near The Hague has thousands of hectares of parks and dunes where you can enjoy nature and freedom.
Also, did you know that The Hague's shore is 11 kilometres long? That's a lot of meters of beautiful nature to enjoy!
The Hague is a green city by the water. Visitors will be amazed at the number of parks and trees in the city.
There was no need to build a city wall in The Hague because it has never been a city. This made a lot of room for plants!
When you go toward the water, you'll find both beaches and beautiful dunes. What a wealth!
Along with Nationaal Park Hollandse Duinen, these hectares of dunes and parks make up a 43-kilometre-long coastal scene in Zuid-Holland that includes Meijendel and Westduin Park.
The Hague is surrounded by beautiful parks and big woods. The Haagse Bos, or the Palace Gardens, is right in the middle of the city.
The Scheveningen Woods are between the city and the beach, and the huge Zuiderpark is on the city's southeast side.
No matter where you are, green nature is close by. Parks like Clingendael and Park Sorghvliet are very nice.
The best way to enjoy nature in The Hague is to walk or ride a bike.
many walking and biking paths let you enjoy these lovely parks, woods, dunes, and beaches to the fullest.
There is a theme to each route, and the sights on them were picked with care. You can easily get around the city like a local with your phone.

EVENTS & FIESTAS

The Hague Must-Attend Festivals and Events

Unox New Year's Special Dive Scheveningen Go for a swim in the cold North Sea near De Pier and the Kurhaus to start the new year.
Over one hundred writers, poets, spoken word artists, and singers come to The Hague for the Writers Unlimited International Literature Festival.
Located in four places in the middle of The Hague, the Grauzone Festival offers a unique and varied music, movies, and art schedule that works well together.
In the centre of The Hague, Chinese New Year will be marked in a big way once more. There will be parties all day in Chinatown and the Atrium of the Hague City Hall.
At the Winternachten gathering, writers and poets can discuss current events. The international literature festival has talks, short stories, poems, spoken word, and movies. Over 80 writers from around the world will come to The Hague.
The Movies that Matter Festival in The Hague is the Netherlands' top film and conversation event. About seventy feature films and videos about human rights are shown every year at the festival in Filmhuis Den Haag and Theater aan het Spui. An amazing number of movies are being shown in the Netherlands for the first time at this event.
The City-Pier-City Loop has been held annually in The Hague since 1975. It has different lengths for kids and adults.
Rewire is an annual international event for "progressive" and "innovative" music. The program focuses on the cutting edge of electronic music, new jazz, experimental pop, sound art, and modern written music.
The Life I Live in The Hague event, which will take over from the KoninginneNach in The Hague, will turn the city centre into a free music festival on April 26.
On May 5, Liberation Day, people all over the Netherlands celebrate freedom. The Liberation Festival takes place in fourteen towns and is held on the Malieveld in The Hague.
CaDance and the Holland Dance Festival: These two big dance events happen yearly. The Holland Dance event is an annual big international dance event in the Netherlands. CaDance is the first event to show work by young choreographers every other year.
Over 70 bands will play on and around the Grote Markt and Paard in The Hague's Pop district, the city's musical hub, over two days. From new to well-known, local to global, and electronic punk to ripping guitars. There are no crush limits and no big names just for the sake of being big. Sniester is real action and real love for real music.
The well-known Vuurschip race from Scheveningen to Harwich and the North Sea Race back make up the "North Sea Regatta" yearly. You can take a break and get the ship back in order after the Vuurschiprace and the North Sea Race. Then, you can join the North Sea Regatta inshore, the battle off the coast.
The KadeRock event is held every year on the first Saturday of June at the Musicon Café on Soestdijksekade in The Hague. The band KadeRock is known for being small but big.
The Crave Festival is a fat dance party in the Zuiderpark with different kinds of music. The electronic music event turns the Zuiderpark into a dance mecca, and the best dancers from around the world and the Netherlands come to The Hague.
Festival Classique is a fun and unexpected way to get people interested in classical music. Festival Classique shows that classical music is fun for everyone by having different shows for people from a few months old to over 80 years old.
HipFest is a free pop event in the middle of Scheveningen that you should check out if you want to see up-and-coming bands and young artists.
Year after year, Flag Day Scheveningen has marked the beginning of the Dutch Nieuwe herring season. This type of fish is important today. But people who don't like fish can still have a great time on Vlaggetjesdag in Scheveningen harbour, where there is music, orchestras, bands, artists, old sail luggers, miniature ships, round trips, and displays.
The Netherlands' National Soldiers Day Committee celebrates Dutch Veterans Day every last Saturday in June as a tribute to all soldiers. Selfie on the Hofvijver during the Den Haag city tour.
The yearly Zeeheldenfestival began as a small party for people in the neighbourhood. This neighbourhood party lasts for several days on the Prins Hendrikplein, with many shows, street theatre, and activities.
Okay, not in The Hague as usual, but in the most beautiful place: the Westbroekpark. In The Hague, the Westbroekpark is turned into a temporary culture street every summer. There are theatre tents, fountain tents, and even an old-fashioned merry-go-round.
On the fields of the Zuiderpark, the Milan Summer event is an event for people from all over the world. The fair spans borders and brings together the many cultures that make up our country, from Dutch to Hindustani to Caribbean to Indian.
Every year, the Food Truck Festival TREK turns The Hague's Westbroekpark into a big restaurant outside. Over three days, the free food event serves a wide range of tasty treats, from oysters to sausages and organic fries to veggie food.
When it Regarding fun music events, Jazz in the Canal is the best in the middle of The Hague. Dozens of jazz musicians play free shows from boats and floating stages on and near the water in and near the Bierkade, Dunne Bierkade, Groenewegje, Veenkade, and Hooigracht. Cafés and restaurants on the quays are open during the music event so that you can grab a snack and a drink.
The Hague Art and Antiek Days have been held for 30 years under the beautiful trees of the grand Lange Voorhout. This idea is for people in the Netherlands who love art and old things.
For the Senate and House of Representatives in The Hague, Prinsjesdag is the official start of the calendar year. King Willem-Alexander will give a speech from the throne on the third Tuesday in September. In it, the government will talk about its most important plans for the next year. Before the speech from the throne is read, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima will take a tour in the Glass Coach from Noordeinde Palace to the Binnenhof, going through Lange Voorhout. Other important people will follow them. The way is not yet known because the Binnehof is being fixed up. The day before this happy event, the Prinsjesfestival will be held, including the PrinsjesHoedenwalk to the spectacular beach practice of the Cavalry Honorary Escort in Scheveningen.
The best kite festival in the Netherlands is Kite Festival Scheveningen. At the Scheveningen Kite Festival, you can look at the most beautiful kites worldwide to the south (left) of De Pier. During the kite event, there are also many workshops for kids.
ART THE HAGUE The Fokker Terminal will host a unique art show for modern works.
The international art event De Betovering is for young people. It takes place in more than 55 places in and around The Hague and features amazing performances and workshops.
Crossing Border is an event that brings together literature, music, film, and visual arts.
There is a Christmas market in The Hague! One of the Netherlands' biggest and nicest Christmas markets is the Royal Christmas Fair on the Lange Voorhout.
Scheveningen, a beach town in The Hague, is again the best place to do winter sports by the water every year. There is at least a 600-square-meter indoor ice rink on the Kurhausplein.
The best thing to do for a walk in the dark and cosy month of January is the Scheveningen Light Walk. Many active people wear their walking shoes and walk 7, 12, or 18 km through Scheveningen, which is beautifully lit.

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