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The Hague Marketing Bureau is the official non-profit destination marketing organisation for promoting The Hague.

The non-profit organisation raises national and international awareness for The Hague as an attractive citytrip and cruiseport destination. We provide information to visitors during their stay to offer guests related or new activities and events to attend, inspiring them to explore our in more depth or revisit it in the future.

The Travel Trade department of The Hague Marketing Bureau cooperates closely with partners in the city to engage and attract tour operators and group travel agencies. We provide operators with the most current information and access to the city visitors infrastructure. Additionally, we develop ready-to-launch programs and custom-designed itineraries, organise fam trips to The Hague, and represent the city during international trade fairs.

The Hague, the Royal city by the sea

The Hague, royal city by the sea Some places always remain dear to one’s heart. The Hague can be said to be one such place. The city of peace and justice. The city of the cosmopolitan and the beach. From new styles to old masters. From shops to palaces. From exotic cuisines to Dutch fishing harbours. From international jurisdiction to street savvy. The Hague will captivate you with its modern skyline combined with beautiful historical and royal buildings in the city centre. The Hague is the residence of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima.

Why The Hague?  Great accessibility – Situated 45 minutes from and 30 minutes from .  City by the sea: The Hague offers you no less than two destinations in one: city and beach. The Hague is the only city in The by the sea.  Home to the royal : With its many historical monuments, working and residential palaces and royal routes there is no denying that The Hague is home to the royal family.  Dutch top masters in the Hague: Visit the and discover The Girl with the Pearl Earring from Vermeer or the Self-Portrait of . Get overwhelmed by the Metamorphose of Escher. See the transition of Mondriaan in his Victory Boogie Woogie at the . This is only a small selection of a great variety of museums in The Hague.  Seaport: With a central location on the Dutch coastline, the port of has direct, deep water access to the , which allows for a swift entrance to and exit from the port. The port of Scheveningen has excellent conditions to receive smaller cruise ships, is accessible for vessels up to 160 metres in length with a draught of max. 7.5 metres, hosts all the necessary facilities and always ensures a warm welcome for cruise ships.  From fresh fish to exotic cuisine: the city is home to a broad range of culinary establishments. A visit to The Hague offers a wealth of choice that will appeal to all tastes.  Shopping 7 days a week: The Hague has a charming and historical shopping area where you find vintage, fashion and department stores and art galleries within walking distance.  The Hague is the political capital of the Netherlands. The centre of the political heart can be found at , where the future of the Netherlands is decided. Other well-known sites are the Knights’ Hall and the Court Pond

Accessibility The Hague can be reached easily from Schiphol Amsterdam Airport: with the car in just 45 minutes, with the train in 30 minutes. The Hague also has excellent train links with , and Paris. City/ airport Time (road) Time (train) KM Amsterdam 55 min 45 min 60 Schiphol airport 35 min 29 min 50 Rotterdam 35 min 16 min 25 Rotterdam The Hague Airport 25 min 45 min 20 50 min 38 min 65 20 min 7 min 10

Information The Hague: traveltradethehague.com denhaag.com

Suzanne Fillekes +31686896063 [email protected]