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Welcome to The Hague, royal city by the sea Highlights 2021-2023 Highlights of The Hague The Hague, royal city by the sea Some destinations should be cherished forever and The Hague is one of them. The international city of peace and justice; new styles and old masters; chain stores and royal palaces; exotic cuisine and fishing port; two beach resorts and residence of the King and Queen. The Hague is the only major Dutch city located at the sea. At just 15 minutes from the historical city centre, with no less than 11 kilometres of beach. A unique combination to experience the ultimate holiday feeling here in all four seasons. 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 Netherlands by the sea. Soak up culture in the historical city Green city | photo: Arjan de Jager centre followed by a barefoot walk across the expansive beach of Scheveningen, Green city along the coast which is less than 15 minutes away by bike or by tram. Considering the population density of the Netherlands, visitors to The Hague are Home to the royal family always amazed to find such an abundance of lush greenery throughout the city. Parks, With its many historical monuments, forests, dunes and numerous green open working and residential palaces and royal spaces occupy over 400 hectares, which routes, there is no denying that The Hague means that no less than a third of the city is home to the royal family for centuries. is green. Dutch top masters in The Hague From fresh fish to exotic cuisine Visit the Mauritshuis and discover The A visit to The Hague offers a wealth of choice Girl with the Pearl Earring from Vermeer that will appeal to all tastes. The harbour is or the Self-Portrait of Rembrandt. Get a great choice for having a sunset dinner overwhelmed by the Metamorphose with fresh fish on your plate. As ‘widow of Escher and see the transition of of the Dutch East Indies’ the city boasts Mondriaan in his Victory Boogie Woogie a wide range of Indonesian restaurants at the Kunstmuseum Den Haag. This is serving elaborate ‘rice tables’ in typical only a small selection of a great variety of colonial atmosphere. museums. Second vegan city in the Netherlands Shopping seven days a week The Hague has 27 vegan or vegan friendly The Hague has a charming and historical restaurants, making it the second city in the city centre where shops are open seven Netherlands with the most restaurants for days a week. It’s a compact area where vegans. You can choose from, for example, you find vintage, fashion and department speculoos pancakes or breakfast muffins stores and art galleries within walking with coconut yoghurt for foam, vegan distance. burgers for Hortus or veggie burrito for veggies on fire. Noordeinde Palace | Photo: Arjan de Jager 2 3 Highlights of The Hague Seaport The Hague-Scheveningen Seaport The Hague-Scheveningen is always a hive of activity. The port is home to a great number of special restaurants and cafes. The fine view of the yacht harbour, the hustle and bustle at the fish auction, and the fresh sea breeze all contribute to making the port of Scheveningen a unique spot in the Netherlands. With a central location on the Dutch coastline, the port of Scheveningen has direct, deep water access to the North Sea, 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 165 meters in length with a draught of max. 7.5 meters, hosts all the necessary facilities and always ensures a warm welcome for cruise ships. More information: thehague.com/seaport De Pier | Photo: Arjan de Jager 4 5 New hotels New hotels in The Hague In recent years (from 2018) hotels with Lounge, fitness area and three meeting around 440 rooms have been opened. rooms. The Mauritshuis, Panaroma Mesdag, In addition, at least 975 new rooms are Escher in The Palace and the Inner Court - expected to be built in the next two years. Hall of Knights is within 10 minutes walking Here you will find a few of our newest distance. hotels and hotels expected to be build. The Collector The Hague **** Haagsche Bluf 52 2511 CP The Hague Rooms: 57 It simply couldn’t be more central but the courtyard Haagsche Bluf feels like an urban oasis, breathing serenity, cleanliness and character. Art, English tea, good food, great steak – all framed by 16th , 17th , 18th and 19th century copycat façades from various Dutch cities. Prepare to be enchanted, by the ideas and the craft of artists have put in each and every room. Whether you treat yourself to the Collector Loft loft or not for the The Gallery - it will never get basic. Mövenpick Hotel The Hague New hotels to open • Fletcher Hotel - North Sea Building Gevers Deynootweg Rooms: 120 • YAYS (hotel appartement) (open: 2020) Koninginnegracht Rooms: 53 • Moxy (open:2021) The Collector The Hague Dr. Lelykade Rooms: 144 Mövenpick Hotel The Hague **** Paleisstraat 5 • Inntel (open: March 2021) 2514 JA The Hague Havenhoofd Rooms: 226 Rooms: 72 • VOCO (IHG) (open: end of 2021) Mövenpick Hotel The Hague is the newest Kneuterdijk 8 hotel in The Hague and is located in the Rooms: 204 heart of this majestic city. It has 72 stylish rooms with a restaurant, Coffee & Wine The Collector The Hague 6 7 New attractions New attractions in The Hague Wilhelmina and Queen Regent Emma called the Royal Waiting Room in The Hague a ‘jewel for the residence’. Madurodam - The Flying Dutchman The Flying Dutchman is the name of the latest attraction at the Madurodam theme park. Consisting of a fully restored Douglas DC3, the full-sized aircraft (18 metres long and 30 metres wide) will offer visitors a “flight experience” and pays tribute to the pioneering spirit of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Amare - the new educational and cultural complex Madurodam The new educational and cultural complex will accomodate the whole of The Hague. International Criminal Court A house for the performing arts, creative development and (international) excellent The foundation of The Hague as an Metamorphosis of the northern dishes from 16 different world cuisines. The programming. Everyone is welcome. Amare international city of peace and justice was boulevard Scheveningen 1,200 m2 food hall has three hundred seats will open in 2021. laid in 1899. When the words first peace at large and small tables. Take a seat at the conference took place in The Hague on The whole world comes together on the bar, by the fire or near the stage where bands Haagse Toren Tobias Asser’s initiative, followed by a boulevard of Scheveningen. Go for a walk, or a DJ regularly perform. second in 1907. International legal cases sunbathe, spend a well-deserved weekend Climb the Tower of The Hague, the city’s are in the many courts and tribunals, one of or an entertaining day together. Todays north Kneuterdijk Palace landmark for centuries! 288 steps, 92.5 them is the International Criminal Court. boulevard is currently transforming into meters high and the best view of The an atmosphere of yesterdays fashionable Kneuterdijk Palace is one of the unknown Hague. This unique hexagonal tower Apart from the Visitor Centre, visitors ages Scheveningen, but with a modern twist. The gems in the historic city centre of The with a breathtaking view of the city and 16 and up can attend public sessions of hiking area is expanded and green is added, Hague. The palace between Court Pond and surroundings that you must see! court hearings which connects the dunes with the area. You Lange Voorhout was built in 1716 in the enter the beach from the 500 m2 terrace via Louis XIV style by architect Daniel Marot Haagsche Bluf renewed wide steps made of natural stone. for Count Johan Hendrik of Wassenaer- The Foodhall Scheveningen is new. Obdam. In 1816 King William I purchased The Haagsche Bluf is a new hotspot in the Kneuterdijk Palace for his son, the Prince of center of The Hague. Besides good food in Legoland Discovery Centre Scheveningen Orange, later King William II and his Russian various bars and restaurants, you can also wife Anna Paulowna. It is now home to the find several shops and sleep in the new Lego Discovery Centre Scheveningen Council of State. The palace is open every Boutique hotel The Collector. opens spring 2021. This indoor playground, first Friday of the month. located on the boulevard of Scheveningen The food halls house a wide range of beach and the only one in The Netherlands, Royal waiting rooms high-quality food concepts and a well- offers a Miniland of The Hague, a 4D cinema known name for gourmets. Founded by and LEGO build & play zones The restored royal waiting rooms in The entrepreneurs, embraced by locals and Hague is special. The waiting rooms offers a valued by visitors from all over the world. Foodhall Scheveningen unique view of the travel history of the Royal The newest location is right in the heart of Family. These pearls were invisible to the the city center of The Hague. Soon you will find the Foodhall Scheveningen public for a long time, but again accessible on the north boulevard: a hall with an to the public after a major restoration.The atmosphere of a cozy Asian market full of Hague Hollands Spoor - During the festive lights and sounds, where guests can enjoy opening on 5 October 1893, Princess Royal waiting rooms | Photo: Arjan de Jager 8 9 Exhibitions 2021-20222021-2023 Exhibitions 2021-2022 Due to the current Covid-19 circumstances, Royal Delft it is difficult for all museums to organize their exhibitions.