The Hague Travel Guide

When to visit The Hague: April–May is pleasant for the beach promenade and Binnenhof strolls, though breezy

When is the best time to visit The Hague?

Avg Temp

6–15°C

Rainfall

Moderate, ~60mm/month

Best Time

April–May is pleasant for the beach promenade and Binnenhof strolls, though breezy

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Restaurant Bazar
Middle Eastern · $$
Eclectic Middle Eastern/North African restaurant near the beach, famous for its maximalist decor and generous mezze spreads.
Vlaming
French/Dutch · $$$
Cozy canal-side restaurant near the Grote Kerk known for seasonal Dutch-French menus in an intimate dining room.
Restaurant Vermeer
Contemporary European · $$$$
Two-Michelin-starred restaurant inside the Kurhaus complex in Scheveningen, offering refined multi-course tasting menus.
Simonz
Brasserie · $$
All-day brasserie chain popular for breakfast and lunch, with a busy location near the Plein.
Kikkers
French · $$$
Cozy French bistro near Denneweg known for classic dishes like steak tartare in a candlelit setting.
Paard
Live music venue/club
Long-running concert venue and club hosting live bands and DJ nights across several rooms.
Bar Botanique
Cocktail bar
Cocktail bar known for gin-forward drinks and a botanical, plant-filled interior near the Plein.

Mauritshuis
Art
Compact royal collection famous for holding Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring and Rembrandt's Anatomy Lesson.
Escher in Het Paleis
Art
Museum inside a former royal palace dedicated to the optical-illusion works of M.C. Escher.
Kunstmuseum Den Haag
Modern art
Museum holding the world's largest collection of Mondrian paintings, including his final unfinished work.
Madurodam
Miniature park/Attraction
Miniature park recreating Dutch landmarks at 1:25 scale, a favorite for families visiting The Hague.
Filmhuis Den Haag
Arthouse cinema near the city center screening international and independent films.
Prinsjesdag
Third Tuesday of September
Annual state opening of the Dutch parliament, with the King's golden carriage procession through the city to the Binnenhof.
North Sea Jazz Festival
Early July
One of Europe's largest jazz festivals, held at the World Forum convention center with international headline acts.

Scheveningen Beach
North Sea beach · ~4 km from center
The Hague's main North Sea beach with a long boardwalk, pier, and beach clubs, a short tram ride from downtown.
Kijkduin Beach
North Sea beach · ~7 km from center
Quieter, more family-oriented beach south of Scheveningen with dunes and fewer crowds.

Basic-Fit Den Haag Centrum
Fitness gym
Central budget gym chain location convenient for visitors staying near the city center.
Zwemcomplex De Waterthor
Public pool · ~3 km south
Public swimming pool complex with indoor and outdoor pools near Zuiderpark.
Madurodam
Miniature/theme park
Miniature theme park of Dutch landmarks and cities built to 1:25 scale, combining sightseeing with light rides.