Overview
The Hague is a city on the North Sea coast of the western Netherlands. The city boasts many monuments and trendy hotels and serves as a political center. The government of Holland is located in the historic Gothic-style Binnenhof complex, and the King’s office is in the 16th-century Noordeinde Palace. The city is also home to the U.N.’s International Court of Justice. In addition, you can visit captivating art museums and enjoy high-end shopping. A short ride will get you from the city center to Scheveningen and Kijkduin, where you can enjoy a great beach.
Country
Netherlands
Accessibility Level
Accessibility Level – Medium
Approx. Duration
Full-day Tour, Overnight Tour
Min. Price
Not Relevant
Things To Do
Museum Beelden aan Zee
2 - 3 hours
From: 8 Euros
Hidden in the Scheveningen dunes, like a jewel in the sand, lies the Beelden aan Zee museum (‘Sculptures by the Sea’). Beelden aan Zee museum in the Scheveningen district of The Hague, founded in 1994 by the sculpture collectors Theo and Lida Scholten. The museum focuses exclusively on contemporary sculpture.
SEA LIFE Scheveningen
2 - 3 hours
From: 14 Euros
SEA LIFE Scheveningen is a must for a day out with the kids. The aquarium gives you a unique glimpse into the amazing underwater life in our oceans. See various sea creatures, including sharks, rays, turtles, penguins, piranhas, and many more.
Prison Gate Museum
Less than an hour
From: 7.50 Euros
Have you ever seen the inside of an ancient prison? Have you met the jailer, the executioner, or the judge? Face to face with a guillotine? Experience the story of crime, trial, and punishment. From the past, but also from now!
General Info
Address
The Hague, Netherlands
Estimated Duration
Half to Full day
Spoken Languages
Dutch (official language), Frisian is spoken in the northern province of Friesland. English, German and French are widely spoken.
Electricity
230 volts AC, 50Hz. Plugs with two round pins are standard
Local Currency
Euro
Recommended Age Groups
Babies, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Price
Not Relevant
Reasons to visit The Hague (Den Haag), Netherlands
The Hague is a perfect city to walk around and explore its beauty, architecture, people and observe the culture. In some parks in the city center, you’ll see many ducks (and people come to feed them) and dears.
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Things To Do
Go to the beach in Scheveningen
Scheveningen in The Hague offers a superb, must-visit beach. Along the coast, you’ll find several attractions (listed below), many bars, restaurants, and cafes.
Visitors enjoy the dunes, the waves, and the boardwalk. Join them and go for a swim when the weather allows it.