What to do and see in The Hague, South Holland Province: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

June 2, 2021 Darleen Reid

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. The Hague Boat - Boat Tours

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The Hague Boat - Boat Tours

Experience The Hague from the water. Join our unique boat for a cruise through the city. Our Daisy sails daily trips from Thursday to Sunday, and in the summer months we offer evening tour as well. Join the tour for a pleasant 75-minute ride through the canals, or join one of our special events. Enjoy all the beauty that The Hague has to offer from the water! Our English-speaking guide will tell you about the hidden histories of the Hague and the highlights of the city. Daisy is an open boat with 28 seats and is also exclusive to hire.

2. Bites & Stories

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Bites & Stories

Discover with a local friend, 7 different food locations in the centre of Den Haag. A food tour is simply said: eating your way through the city! Through bites, drinks and stories we let you discover local food, venues, culture and daily life of The Hague. In this 3,5 hour food tour we bring you to local venues, often small-businesses, and introduce you to the faces and stories behind those places. Consider us your local friend that shows you the side of town that you don’t read about in your travel guide. The bites are typically Dutch, local products from The Hague or simply great food served in a venue with a very special story. On this tour even Dutchies will learn things they never knew about The Hague!

3. Operation Exit

Stationsweg 137, 2515 BM, The Hague The Netherlands +31 6 39868287 [email protected] http://operationexit.nl/
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Operation Exit

Operation Exit presents The Mansion: a unique escape room in the middle of The Hague. Will you uncover all the secrets of this mysterious house and make it out in time? Prepare for an hour-long adventure packed with riddles, puzzles and surprises! Any questions? Do get in touch with us, see you soon!

Reviewed By lisettes172 - Zoeterwoude, The Netherlands

whats an amazing escape room! a lot of surprises and good thrill! Super nice host very warm & enthusiastic welcome. Great way for a team outing and increase teamwork. Cannot wait to see the new escape room you are building.

4. Nationaal Archief

Prins Willem Alexanderhof 20, 2595 BE, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 331 5400 http://www.nationaalarchief.nl/
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Nationaal Archief

5. 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.

6. Louwman Museum The Hague

Leidsestraatweg 57, 2594 BB, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 304 7373 [email protected] http://www.louwmanmuseum.nl/
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Louwman Museum The Hague

The Louwman Museum is home to the world's oldest private collection of motor cars, compiled by two generations of the Louwman family. The museum dates back to 1934 and now comprises over two hundred and fifty antique and classic motor cars. Experts regard the collection as one of the most beautiful in the World. The museum exudes passion. Each car has its own story to tell, its own contribution to history. The motor car is a mirror of culture. The collection is housed in a purpose-built museum in The Hague, the city where P.W. Louwman established his Dodge and Chrysler import company. The building, designed by American architect Michael Graves, blends in sympathetically with its historic surroundings. The landscape gardens, designed by Lodewijk Baljon, complement the architecture of the building.

Reviewed By _satulagi66 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Don't know where to start. Beautiful building, gardens, a really nice collection of cars and everything that goes with cars, a nice restaurant or more like little village with shops at the end of your tour. Very very nice collection of cars. You start at the 2nd floor and you easily spent 2 hours without having seen any car twice or having spent too much time reading what you have seen. The website is very informative and you can do some pre reading if you want to. Beside the cars they have a large collection of engines types, clearly visible how they work, model cars, car accessories you name it they have it.

7. Japanese Garden

Clingendael Clingendael Estate, 2597VH, The Hague The Netherlands http://www.denhaag.nl/japansetuin
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Japanese Garden

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.

8. Haagse Bos

Bezuidenhoutseweg, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 385 1050 http://www.citymom.nl/speeltuinen/het-haagse-bos-den-haag
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Haagse Bos

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.

9. Westduinpark

The Hague The Netherlands
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Westduinpark

10. Landgoed Clingendael

Wassenaarseweg, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 324 5380 http://www.denhaag.nl/home/bewoners/to/Landgoed-Clingendael.htm
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Landgoed Clingendael

Reviewed By neilpM3206PO - Houston, United States

Such a great park right in the middle of a great town. Just a wonderful place to spend a day or two. Wandering walking it’s just a great place in the woods close to everything. Ans very few bikes

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