Place to visit
Binnenhof, Netherlands: what it is and when to go
Binnenhof is a complex of buildings in The Hague, the Netherlands. Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31. It has articles in 29 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Netherlands on this site. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Complex of buildings in The Hague, the Netherlands · History
- Where
- Netherlands
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- RTM Rotterdam, 16 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 52.07933, 4.31237
What it is and where
Binnenhof is a complex of buildings in The Hague, the Netherlands. It has articles in 29 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Netherlands on this site.
It is in The Hague, where this site lists 172 more places to see, 2.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 52.07933, 4.31237; the nearest main airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, Rotterdam), 16 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in Netherlands. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Binnenhof is April to September.
- JanPossible8:00
- FebPossible9:39
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:38
- MayBest time15:27
- JunBest time16:29
- JulBest time16:03
- AugBest time14:27
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:20
- NovPossible8:28
- DecPossible7:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Netherlands
To enter Netherlands there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Netherlands checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 0900-8844 police (non-emergency).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- SenateUpper house of the Netherlands42 m
- RidderzaalBuilding on Binnenhof, The Hague, used for the state opening of Parliament78 m
- TrêveszaalHistory96 m
- Prince William V GalleryBuilding / museum in The Hague142 m
- TorentjeDe facto office of the Prime Minister of the Netherlands156 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Netherlands guide.
More in Netherlands: History
- Rijksmuseum: museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Beemster: former municipality in Noord-Holland, the Netherlands
- Mauritshuis: art museum in The Hague, Netherlands
- Peace Palace: international law administrative building in The Hague, Netherlands
- Stelling van Amsterdam: fortification line in the Netherlands
- Concertgebouw, Amsterdam: concert hall in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Every Netherlands place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Binnenhof?
It is a complex of buildings in The Hague, the Netherlands. It has articles in 29 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Netherlands on this site.
When is the best time to visit Binnenhof?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31.
How do you get to Binnenhof?
The nearest main airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), 16 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Netherlands is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Netherlands map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Senate, Ridderzaal, Trêveszaal. The rest is in the Netherlands guide.
Keep reading
- The Hague172 places to see in and around The Hague, Netherlands: Mauritshuis, Peace Palace, Senate. Best time: April to September.
- History954 places for history in Netherlands, from Rijksmuseum to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- NetherlandsBefore travelling to Netherlands: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Binnenhof on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.