The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in The Hague, South Holland Province

June 30, 2021 Madelene Haan

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

De Wiek 19, 2265 VK Leidschendam, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 320 4168 [email protected] http://www.molendesalamander.nl/
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Sawmill de Salamander

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

George Maduroplein 1, 2584 RZ, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 416 2400 [email protected] http://www.madurodam.nl
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4.5 based on 3,793 reviews

Madurodam

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

Zeestraat 65, 2518 AA, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 310 6665 [email protected] http://panorama-mesdag.nl/
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Panorama Mesdag

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

Carnegieplein 2, 2517 KJ, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 302 4242 http://www.vredespaleis.nl
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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'.

5. 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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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.

6. Our Lady of Lourdes (RC) Silent Center

Berkenbosch Blokstraat 9a, Scheveningen, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 889 0759
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Our Lady of Lourdes (RC) Silent Center

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

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

8. Lange Voorhout

Lange Voorhout, The Hague The Netherlands
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Lange Voorhout

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

Stompwijkseweg 30, 2266 GE Leidschendam, The Hague The Netherlands http://www.leidschendam-voorburg.nl/Int/Cultuurenvrijetijd/Cultuur-en-vrije-tijd-Recreatie-en-toerisme/Bezienswaardigheden.html
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Molendriegang Drie Molens

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

Spui 175, 2511 BM, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 363 4917 http://www.nieuwekerkdenhaag.nl/
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Nieuwe Kerk

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