Location: The Hague
Top Things to do in The Hague
10 Free Things to do in The Hague That You Shouldn't Miss
In a quirky Dutch-ism, Amsterdam may be the official capital of the Netherlands, but it’s The Hague (Den Haag) where the government sits (along with several international courts, for which the city’s best known). Cosmopolitan and cultured, The Hague is Holland’s third-largest town, with just under 500,000 people. Conveniently, the beach resort of Scheveningen is part of The Hague, and en route lies the family-friendly Madurodam, a fascinating 1/25 miniature display of a fictitious Dutch city.
Restaurants in The Hague
1. Sawmill de Salamander
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By B230FT-Volvo
Very interesting place to see and learn about windmills, survival and restoration of this one, and see it in operation (cutting huge logs with its vertical saw assembly)
2. Vredespaleis
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4.5 based on 1,448 reviews
Reviewed By VeryanW_12
Easy walking distance from the centre and has an interesting free exhibition. Tours of the Palace and gardens are guided only. Hang a wish on the 'peace tree'.
3. Binnenhof & Ridderzaal (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,168 reviews
These are the official offices of the Dutch Parliament and the Office of the Prime Minister.
Reviewed By rigigigi - The Hague, The Netherlands
The inner court area is free to enter and a cool place to walk around and look at the buildings. Around the holidays, they have a light show projected on to the parliament building and it's super cool to watch.
4. Our Lady of Lourdes (RC) Silent Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By royjava6 - The Hague, The Netherlands
Already wrote a rating for the Our Lady of Lourdes Cave, Scheveningen center. Did you know this particular location was the exact place where in ancient times the fisher women came together to pray for their men. That they could return unharmed from their fish catches in the North Sea. When the municipality wanted to remove this place, precisely these people, men and women from Scheveningen, protested successfully to keep the place. The RK church became a place for events and meetings, thought the Lourdes Cave it was retained for what it is intended for. I do come here for a very long time. And know that you can experience everything just around the corner, happy visit!
5. Japanese Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 587 reviews
Reviewed By ViolettaM239 - The Hague, The Netherlands
Open usually in May and two weeks in October, the Japanese garden receives more and more visitors each year. Photography and theme photo shoot lovers can't miss the garden in blossom. It's a modest size garden, well curated and looked after. Weekdays visit may be better as on a weekend the place is too busy to have any pleasurable impression and idea of the garden the essence of which- to rejoice with nature in harmony, solitude and silence.
6. Haagse Bos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By 500dank - The Hague, The Netherlands
I've been doing a lot of walking, lately, due to a running injury. It's a lovely green space to enjoy some mature around your doorstep. Especially in the snow, the scenery is magic. So close near the city centre, yet so peaceful if you know where to go.
7. Westbroekpark
8. Bibliotheek Den Haag
9. Lange Voorhout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 282 reviews
Reviewed By 384pietrob - Barga, Italy
Here you are at the heart of Colonial history, with the yellow façade of HOTEL DES INDES, the Escher museum in Queen Emma's Royal Palace...
