Things to do in The Hague, South Holland Province: The Best Government Buildings

March 23, 2022 Malia Yoakum

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. Vredespaleis

Carnegieplein 2, 2517 KJ, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 302 4242 http://www.vredespaleis.nl
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4.5 based on 1,448 reviews

Vredespaleis

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'.

2. Binnenhof & Ridderzaal (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights)

Hofweg 1, 2511 AA, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 757 0200 http://www.parlement.com/id/vh8lnhrrz1r3/gebouwen_op_het_binnenhof
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44%
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4.5 based on 1,168 reviews

Binnenhof & Ridderzaal (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights)

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.

3. ProDemos

Hofweg 1, 2511 AA, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 757 0200 [email protected] http://www.prodemos.nl/bezoekerscentrum
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4.5 based on 131 reviews

ProDemos

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.

4. International Criminal Court

Oude Waalsdorperweg 10, 2597 AK, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 515 8515 http://www.icc-cpi.int/Menus/ICC/Home
Excellent
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4.0 based on 42 reviews

International Criminal Court

5. House of Representatives

Lange Poten 4, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 318 3055 http://www.tweedekamer.nl/contact/bezoek_de_tweede_kamer
Excellent
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4.0 based on 99 reviews

House of Representatives

6. Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal

Binnenhof 22, The Hague The Netherlands http://www.eerstekamer.nl/begrip/english_2
Excellent
42%
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4.0 based on 102 reviews

Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal

7. Old City Hall

Dagelijkse Groenmarkt 1, 2513 AL, The Hague The Netherlands
Excellent
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4.0 based on 49 reviews

Old City Hall

8. Station Hollands Spoor

Stationsplein 40, 2515 BV, The Hague The Netherlands http://www.rijksmonumenten.nl/monument/407956/station-den-haag-hollands-spoor:-hoofdgebouw/s-gravenhage/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 14 reviews

Station Hollands Spoor

9. Station Den Haag Centraal

Koningin Julianaplein, 2511XA, The Hague The Netherlands http://www.ns.nl/stationsinformatie/gvc/den-haag-centraal
Excellent
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4.0 based on 68 reviews

Station Den Haag Centraal

Reviewed By geordie1982 - Bishop Middleham, United Kingdom

Arrived with 2 children to find a nice station which was easy to navigate. Staff friendly and helped with directions to our train. Reasonably priced return tickets to Amsterdam.

10. Embassy of the Russian Federation - Ambassade van de Russische Federatie

Andries Bickerweg 2, The Hague The Netherlands http://netherlands.mid.ru/kontakty

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