Charmingmarie
  • Home
  • Expat life
    • How to Spend the Holidays Abroad as an Expat
    • Can you Easily Live in the Netherlands Without Speaking Dutch?
    • American Things I Miss the Most While Living Abroad
    • Here are the Best Places to Live in Europe if you want to Leave the US
    • What I Wish I knew before Moving Abroad
  • Destinations
    • Visiting the Algarve in Winter + what to see & do
    • Visiting Amsterdam For the First Time? 11 Must-Have Tips
    • What to do in Rotterdam for a Weekend Getaway
    • Off the beaten track Netherlands: Hidden Gems
    • Why You Must Visit California Now
  • Love & Dating
  • Netherlands
    • Dutch Culture
    • Dutch Cuisine
  • My videos
  • Contact
Featured posts
    • Netherlands
    • Travel
    • Video
    What to see and do in Lage Vuursche
    • Video
    7 Culture Shocks as an American in the Netherlands
  • View of Palermo Sicily from the historic Palermo Cathedral
    • Travel
    • Video
    The Best of Palermo Sicily: a vibrant & underrated city
    • Netherlands
    • Travel
    • Video
    Keukenhof – the world’s most beautiful spring garden
  • Dutch spreads
    • Dutch Cuisine
    • Video
    Dutch Sandwich Spreads
Follow Me
Instagram
Pinterest
RSS
Charmingmarie

California girl in the Netherlands

  • Home
  • Expat life
  • Destinations
  • Love & Dating
  • Netherlands
    • Dutch Culture
    • Dutch Cuisine
  • My videos
  • Contact
  • Travel

What to do in the Hague Netherlands

  • 2 minute read
Total
177
Shares

The Hague pronounced Den Haag in Dutch is the Netherland’s political capital (this is not to be mistaken with Amsterdam which is the actual country’s capital). It is the seat of the government and parliament and where the house of Orange resides. Den Haag can also be distinguished as the UN’s second city due to the number of international organizations it hosts and also being home to the prominent International Criminal Court and International Court of Justice. This is what the Hague is most known for and this international community goes back to more than 750 years ago!

As the Netherland’s third-largest city that sits charmingly along the Dutch coast known as “The Royal City by the Sea” – why wouldn’t you like to come and see what to do in the Hague Netherlands.

See Dutch Masters at Mauritshuis

See the Mauritshuis when Visiting the Hague
See the Mauritshuis when Visiting the Hague

The Mauritshuis houses a lovely collection of Dutch paintings and masterpieces from the Golden Age. See Vermeer’s famous Girl with a Pearl Earring, Rembrandt’s Anatomy Lesson, Carol Fabritius’s Goldfinch and many other works. The Mauritshuis building is exquisite on its own and was formerly a palace that overlooks the beautiful Hofvijver pond.

Revel at the Binnenhof

A short walk away from Mauritshuis is this beautiful square. It is the beating heart and historic center of the city. The Binnenhof is filled with parliament and government buildings such as the Ministry of General Affairs. Since the space is open to the public it’s one of the best free things to do in the Hague. Stroll around and admire the monumental buildings, architecture, and stunning hall. If you’re lucky you might even run into the prime minister or other government officials at work!

The Peace Palace

The most iconic and photographed building in Den Haag is the Peace Palace. Housing the International Court of Justice this palace is known for its position of peace and justice. It’s an absolutely beautiful building that is worth the visit and a must-do when visiting the Hague.

Mini Holland Madurodam

Go to Madurodam when visiting the Hague

Don’t have enough time to see all of the Netherlands during your short stay? Then come visit Madurodam park to see Dutch iconic landmarks, history, and cultural heritage. Madurodam is an amusement park full of miniatures and replica models showcasing what makes this country so unique. There are windmills, flower fields, castles, Schipol Airport – a literal mini-Holland! It’s a great experience for kids and families. However, if you like miniature models, I believe Madurodam deserves a one-time visit because of its great attention to detail.

Chill at the Beach When Visiting the Hague

Chill at the beach when visiting the Hague

Any travel tips or guides for Den Haag will have you check out Scheveningen. And with reason, it makes sense because this is the most popular seaside resort in the Netherlands. But when the weather is nice and sunny everyone and their mother’s mother will be here. That’s why I recommend going a bit further to Kijkduin! Not only is the beach area less crowded but there are a number of cool beach bars and restaurants. In the Hague, there are plenty of restaurants, bars, clubs along the strand. 

Total
177
Shares
Pin it
Share
Tweet
Save
Share
Share
Related Topics
  • european travel
  • travel
  • travel tips
Hannah Scott

You May Also Like
View Post
  • 2 min
  • Netherlands
  • Travel
  • Video

What to see and do in Lage Vuursche

View of Palermo Sicily from the historic Palermo Cathedral
View Post
  • 5 min
  • Travel
  • Video

The Best of Palermo Sicily: a vibrant & underrated city

View Post
  • 4 min
  • Netherlands
  • Travel
  • Video

Keukenhof – the world’s most beautiful spring garden

What to do in Brussels Belgium
View Post
  • 3 min
  • Travel

What to do in Brussels Belgium

things to do in the Netherlands in winter
View Post
  • 2 min
  • Netherlands
  • Travel

5 things to do in the Netherlands in winter

Winter in the Algarve
View Post
  • 3 min
  • Travel
  • Video

Visiting the Algarve in Winter + what to see & do

Off the beaten track Netherlands
View Post
  • 4 min
  • Netherlands
  • Travel

Off the beaten track Netherlands: Hidden Gems

View Post
  • 5 min
  • Netherlands
  • Travel

First Visit Guide to Giethoorn Netherlands

23 comments
  1. Renata Feyen says:
    June 18, 2020 at 3:09 pm

    That is something that I would like to see – madurodam – and holland is right next door 🙂

    Reply
  2. Krysten Quiles says:
    June 18, 2020 at 5:55 pm

    Oh I would love to go check this out sometime. thank you for this informative post.

    Reply
  3. Julia Wolov says:
    June 18, 2020 at 6:59 pm

    What a great trip! Your pictures are amazing!

    Reply
  4. Celebrate Woman Today says:
    June 19, 2020 at 3:57 am

    This would be such a great trip! I have read so much about hague. Would like to visit there one day.

    Reply
  5. Marie Phillips says:
    June 19, 2020 at 6:24 am

    The architecture is by far my favorite thing about this. I would love to go there someday.

    Reply
  6. Jordan Campbell says:
    June 19, 2020 at 12:49 pm

    It looks beautiful! I visited the hague a couple times as a kid, but I don’t remember much of it. Maybe woth going back as an adult!

    Reply
  7. joanna says:
    June 19, 2020 at 7:12 pm

    Hague looks like a lovely city to visit. I almost went there during my trip to the Netherlands but decided last minute to go to Leiden instead.

    Reply
  8. chad says:
    June 19, 2020 at 7:24 pm

    I’ve never been to the Hague yet but I would love to visit there soon, that would be amazing…

    Reply
  9. Lyosha says:
    June 19, 2020 at 8:03 pm

    I haven’t been to Hague but it does look awesome! I want to visit it even more now

    Reply
  10. HilLesha says:
    June 20, 2020 at 3:02 am

    It looks like a beautiful place! I wouldn’t mind visiting there someday.

    Reply
  11. Papa jack says:
    June 20, 2020 at 3:14 am

    this is so great virtual trip with you. I am so happy to read your article.

    Reply
  12. Jasmine Martin says:
    June 20, 2020 at 4:24 am

    This looKs like such an amazing place to visit. I am definitely going to add this to my list of places to go to in the Netherlands!

    Reply
  13. Jon Maldia says:
    June 20, 2020 at 4:34 am

    We’re looking to go to Europe maybe next year. The hague might be a nice place to visit.

    Reply
  14. WorldInEyes says:
    June 20, 2020 at 9:12 am

    Great guide for visiting the Hague, most important is that the second UN’s city, and International Criminal Court and International Court of Justice. The shared photos are very amazing.

    Reply
  15. The Backpacksters says:
    June 21, 2020 at 6:28 am

    All your pictures look so lovely!

    Reply
  16. tweenselmom says:
    June 21, 2020 at 8:25 am

    I’ve actually never been to The Hague before but it sure seems like a wonderful place to visit sometime! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  17. remo says:
    June 21, 2020 at 4:59 pm

    This seems like a nice alternative to overcrowded Amsterdam. Can’t wait to travel again after the end of this pandemic. .

    Reply
  18. Kiwi says:
    June 21, 2020 at 7:27 pm

    This post makes me miss travel. I would love to visit this place.

    Reply
  19. Kathy Kenny Ngo says:
    June 22, 2020 at 5:17 pm

    The place looks like a fairytale come true. I would love to visit.

    Reply
  20. Manoj Kumar says:
    June 25, 2020 at 3:32 pm

    Pictures are beautiful, especially the first one that of the giamt wheel. Wish one day I can be there.

    Reply
  21. Alex says:
    June 25, 2020 at 9:40 pm

    Amazing beaches! Had no idea that Den Haag had such beautiful beaches.

    Reply
  22. Kez says:
    June 26, 2020 at 12:49 am

    I love that there’s a mini Holland! I’ll definitely be checking that out when I make it to the Netherlands.

    Reply
  23. nomads rtw says:
    June 27, 2020 at 9:35 am

    I have been in the Netherlands twice but never here. Now I have an excuse for the third

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Charmingmarie
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Managed WordPress by Digital Knowhow
California girl in the Netherlands © 2023

Input your search keywords and press Enter.

Please choose your cookies 🍪
We would like to use cookies to improve your browsing experience and to show ads that support our website. When you accept, we may process your personal data. You may also choose which cookies we can use. Please be advised that denying certain cookies may adversely affect certain features and functions on our website.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Manage options Manage services Manage vendors Read more about these purposes
Choose
{title} {title} {title}