Location: The Hague
Top Things to do in The Hague
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in The Hague, South Holland Province
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.
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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. Madurodam
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4.5 based on 3,793 reviews
Discover Holland's highlights and heritage in this world famous miniature and Holland theme park. You will discover Holland’s most iconic landmarks and history through a story of magnificent miniatures and indoor attractions. The stunning park filled with flowers is a beauty for the eye and shows 338 miniatures. From little Amsterdam to Dutch national architecture built on a scale of 1:25 with miniature trains, boats and cars moving around. Madurodam will make you discover Holland's rich history with remarkable stories like the Dutch ability to transform water into land. And did you know New York was Dutch in former days? Come find out in our attraction Nieuw-Amsterdam! Madurodam is very family friendly with two large playgrounds and plenty of fun interactive installations. You will get the full Holland experience in one place and many Instagram worthy picture possibilities. Visit us! We are open 365 days a year and offer information in 11 languages. See you soon in Madurodam.
Reviewed By pearce71592
I thought this was an interesting way to see some of the places that are in Netherlands before going to see them in person. Great for kids to visit. The displays are very high quality. some with moving parts. We bought the 3D photo miniature of us, the statue is exact. A neat souvenir to have from Netherland.
3. Panorama Mesdag
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4.5 based on 1,992 reviews
A magnificent experience in time and space.
Reviewed By 512saskiav - Oisterwijk, The Netherlands
Awesome Panoramic scenery, hand painted end of 19th century. Overview of seaside fishing boats and little town. Take your time to view this awesome panoramic painting and indulge yourselves in this 19th century surrounding.
4. 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'.
5. Binnenhof & Ridderzaal (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights)
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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.
6. Our Lady of Lourdes (RC) Silent Center
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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!
7. ProDemos
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4.5 based on 131 reviews
ProDemos’ Visitors’ Centre organises guided tours of the Ridderzaal (Hall of Knights), the Dutch Senate and House of Representatives. In addition, you can turn to the Visitors’ Centre for guided and self-guided tours of political The Hague.ProDemos’ Visitors’ Centre can take you on a tour of the buildings that surround the Binnenhof, or on a politically or historically themed walk around The Hague’s city centre.
8. Lange Voorhout
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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...
9. Molendriegang Drie Molens
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By 647nataljam - The Hague, The Netherlands
These windmills are dated back to the 17th century, originally there were four of them but the fourth one got demolished around 200 years ago. One of the three remaining windmills burned down beg 20th century as a result of lightning stroke, luckily, it has been restored. Nowadays, well renovated and restored these three mills are inhabited thus are not open to the public. Nevertheless-beautiful, unique, non tourist hidden gem, worth admiration while biking or hiking.
10. Nieuwe Kerk
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