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Things to see in The Hague (Netherlands): 172 places and when to go
The Hague is a major city in Netherlands with around 1,406,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 172 places in and around it, mainly History (50), Wildlife (40), Museums and art (36). The best known are Mauritshuis, Peace Palace and Senate. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Netherlands · 52.08, 4.27
- Population
- About 1,406,000
- Places
- 172 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (50) · Wildlife (40) · Museums and art (36) · Nature (30) · Temples (26) · With kids (22)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- RTM Rotterdam, 18 km as the crow flies
What to see in The Hague
The places in and around The Hague, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- MauritshuisArt museum in The Hague, Netherlands3.0 km
- Peace PalaceInternational law administrative building in The Hague, Netherlands1.8 km
- SenateUpper house of the Netherlands2.9 km
- MadurodamMiniature park in The Hague, the Netherlands2.9 km
- BinnenhofComplex of buildings in The Hague, the Netherlands2.9 km
- Huis ten BoschPalace in The Hague5.2 km
- Nieuwe KerkChurch building in Delft, Netherlands9.8 km
- Kunstmuseum Den HaagArt museum in The Hague, Netherlands1.3 km
- Naturalis Biodiversity CenterNatural history museum and research center in the Leiden, The Netherlands17 km
- Oude KerkChurch in Delft, the Netherlands9.5 km
- Rijksmuseum van OudhedenNational archaeological museum of the Netherlands17 km
- Noordeinde PalaceOfficial principal workplace and former residence of the Dutch monarch in The Hague2.5 km
- Wereldmuseum LeidenMuseum in Leiden17 km
- RidderzaalBuilding on Binnenhof, The Hague, used for the state opening of Parliament3.0 km
- Escher in The PalaceEscher-Museum3.1 km
- Museum Het PrinsenhofMunicipal museum in Delft, the Netherlands9.5 km
- Mubarak Mosque, The HagueMosque in The Hague, Netherlands3.4 km
- Grote or Sint-JacobskerkLandmark Protestant church in The Hague, Netherlands2.6 km
- CatshuisMansion in the Hague and official residence of the Dutch Prime Minister1.5 km
- CorpusMuseums and art16 km
- Forum HadrianiHistory5.8 km
- Museum BoerhaaveMuseum of the history of science and medicine in Leiden17 km
- Eastern GateCity gate in Delft10 km
- Pieterskerk, LeidenChurch in Leiden17 km
And the other 148, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Museum De Lakenhal, Prince William V Gallery, Museum Bredius, Museum Meermanno, SieboldHuis, Louwman Museum, Beelden aan Zee, Vermeer Centre, Mesdag Collection, Kinderboekenmuseum, Space Expo, Museum Het Leids Wevershuis, Museum Voorlinden, Sound and Vision The Hague, Fotomuseum Den Haag, Haags Historisch Museum, Literature Museum, Museon, Museum Paul Tétar van Elven, Pilgrim Museum Leiden, TU Delft Science Centre, Tabaks Historisch Museum, Dutch Museum of Freemasonry, Design Museum Dedel, Katwijks Museum, KM21, Museum Scheveningen
- History: Nieuwe Kerk, Duivenvoorde Castle, Saint Hippolytus Chapel, Delft, Legermuseum, Museum De Valk, Oranjehotel, Delft Synagogue, De Roos, Lutherse Kerk, Torentje, Vrouwekerk, Scheveningen Lighthouse, Agnetapark, Gemeenlandshuis in Delft, Hofwijck, Koninklijke Schouwburg, Old Church, Waalse Kerk Delft, Sint-Barbaraklooster, Binckhorst Castle, Visbank, Grote Kerk (Monster), H.H. Jacobus- en Augustinuskerk, Kleine Oostpoortbrug, Maria van Jessekerk, Oudemanhuisbrug, Sint-Jacobus de Meerderekerk, Sint-Stanislaskapel, Trêveszaal, Dr. Neher Laboratorium, World peace flame, Bagijnetoren, Constantyn Huygens, Heliometer building, Old Observatory, Leiden
- Nature: Waalsdorpervlakte, Haagse Bos, Berkheide, Meijendel, Solleveld & Kapittelduinen, Arboretum-Heempark Delft, De Banken, De Zeven Gaten, Edisonbaai, Hofje van Pauw, Staelduinse Bos, Vlaggeduin, Bieslandse Bos, Coepelduynen, De Horsten, De Vulkaan, Duingebied Wapendal, Duivenvoordse en Veenzijdse Polder, Hyacintenbos, Kijfhoek & Bierlap, Landgoed Duivenvoorde, Leidschendammerhout, Pan van Persijn, Park Sorghvliet, Sollebos, Solleveld, van Leydenhof, Vinetaduin, Westduinpark & Wapendal, Woudse Bos
- Beaches: Sand engine
- With kids: Duinrell, Familiepark Drievliet, tiki bad, Dierenweide Oranjelaan, Kakelhof, Kids waterpark Playa, Kinderboerderij Het Akkertje, Kinderboerderij Hoek van Holland, Kinderboerderij 't Schaapsherdertje, Kinderboerderij Westerweide, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, Mad Mill, Op den Dijk, Pluk!, SEA LIFE Scheveningen, Speelboerderij Het Buitenbeest, Stadsboerderij BuytenDelft, Stadsboerderij De Reigershof, Stadsboerderij Gagelhoeve, Vlinders aan de Vliet, Zuyd Maatje
- Temples: Aqsa Mosque, The Hague, Kloosterkerk, The Hague, Heilige Lodewijkkerk, Andreaskerk (Katwijk), Nederlands Hervormde Kerk, Rijnsburg, Teresia van Avilakerk, St. Joseph, Leiden, Loosduinen Abbey, Maranathakerk (The Hague), Vredeskerk, Katwijk, St. Malochurch
- Architecture: Maasvlakte Light, Vuurbaak van Katwijk aan Zee
- Food and drink: Markt, The Hague Market, Brouwerij tHuis, Delftse Stadsbrouwerij De Koperen Kat, Kloosterbrouwerij Haagsche Broeder, Pronck
- Hiking: E9 European long distance path, GR 5 NL - 1 - Hoek van Holland-Maassluis Oranjeplassen, Groene Hartpad, Groene Hartpad, Grote Rivierenpad, Marskramerpad, Marskramerpad, Kustpad, Nederlands Kustpad, Nederlands Kustpad, Nederlands Kustpad, Romeinse Limespad, Romeinse Limespad, Romeinse Limespad
- Stargazing: Fotografische kijker
- Snow: SnowWorld Zoetermeer
When to go to The Hague
The best time to visit The Hague is April to September; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- 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. In June, 170 of the 172 places are at their best.
When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to The Hague
The nearest main airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, Rotterdam), 18 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Netherlands, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in The Hague?
The best known: Mauritshuis, Peace Palace, Senate, Madurodam, Binnenhof. In all, 172 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit The Hague?
April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31.
How do you get to The Hague?
The nearest main airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), 18 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with The Hague as the destination and these 172 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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