Things to do in The Hague
Whether you like shopping, the beach or history The Hague has it all. The city Centre is only a 15 minute ride away from the beautiful Scheveningen Beach. This city is the political heart of the Netherlands, the Dutch parliament is located in the Centre and during a tour, you can take a look inside the House of Representatives and the Hall of the Knights.
Some of the highlights
Westfield mall of the Netherlands
This mall has more than 250 shops and restaurants under one roof. Not only is this a perfect place to shop but also a unique dining experience, in the Food Theater you have a variety of choice of different restaurants. You can also go to the movies in this mall or play minigolf.
Scheveningen Beach
Only a 15 minute ride away from the city Centre you’ll find Scheveningen Beach, Holland’s most famous seaside resort. With stunning views in every direction. Scheveningen has lots of different attractions and beach pavilions on its boulevard.
Inner Court – Hall of Knights
The Binnenhof is situated in the heart of The Hague’s city centre. It has been the location of meetings of the Dutch parliament, the Staten-Generaal, since 1446, and has been the centre of Dutch politics for many centuries. The Inner Court is studded with old monumental old buildings and also has several open spaces which are open to the public.
Mauritshuis
This Royal Picture Gallery is located in a 17th century palace and has a collection full of masterpieces. The museum houses works by painters such as Vermeer, Rembrandt, Rubens and Adriaen Coorte. The collection consists of about 800 paintings, 50 miniatures, 20 sculptures and various drawings. The collection dates back to the Dutch golden age.
The tourist tram
One of the most unique ways to explore The Hague is with the tourist tram. With this historic tram you can hop off and on near all major hot spots the city has to offer. Every 60 minutes this tram will ride from 10:15 until 17:15 , the tourist tram runs from mid-April until end November.
