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Netherlands The Hague travel guide
26 things to do in The Hague. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in The Hague
- Mauritshuis — art museum in The Hague, Netherlands (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Madurodam — miniature park in The Hague, the Netherlands (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Huis ten Bosch — palace in The Hague (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Kunstmuseum Den Haag — art museum in The Hague, Netherlands (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Noordeinde Palace — official principal workplace and former residence of the Dutch monarch in The Hague (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Escher Museum — Escher-Museum (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Mubarak Mosque — mosque in The Hague, Netherlands (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Grote of Sint-Jacobskerk — landmark Protestant church in The Hague, Netherlands (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Pulchri Studio — art institution and studio in The Hague, Netherlands (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Gevangenpoort — former gate and medieval prison on the Buitenhof in The Hague (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Nieuwe Kerk — Protestant church in The Hague, Netherlands (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Panorama Mesdag — museum in The Hague, Netherlands (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Kneuterdijk Palace — former palace in The Hague, now used by Raad van State (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Museum Bredius — museum in The Hague (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Beelden aan Zee — art museum (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Mescid-i Aksa Mosque (The Hague) — mosque in The Hague (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Huis van het boek — museum in Den Haag, the Netherlands (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Kinderboekenmuseum — museum in Den Haag, the Netherlands (visit ≈ 120 min)
- The Mesdag Collection — art museum in The Hague, Netherlands (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Malieveld — square in The Hague, the Netherlands (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Kloosterkerk — church in The Hague, Netherlands (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Sportpark Westvliet — sports venue (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Museum Voorlinden — museum in Wassenaar, Netherlands (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Drievliet — amusement park in The Hague, Netherlands (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Indies Monument — war memorial in The Hague, the Netherlands (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Buitenhof — square in The Hague, the Netherlands (visit ≈ 15 min)
2-day The Hague walking itinerary
Starting point: City centre. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 9.3 km · 12,600 steps · 2 h 4 min on the way): Grote of Sint-Jacobskerk → Noordeinde Palace → Kunstmuseum Den Haag → Madurodam → Mubarak Mosque
- Day 2 (≈ 7.4 km · 9,930 steps · 1 h 38 min on the way): Huis ten Bosch → Escher Museum → Mauritshuis
Football stadiums in The Hague
- WerkTalent Stadion: Home of ADO Den Haag
Day trips
- Alphen aan den Rijn — 24 km from the centre
- Keukenhof — 27 km from the centre
- Brielle — 22 km from the centre
Good to know before visiting The Hague
- Fine: Hard drugs are illegal; coffeeshop tolerance doesn't cover use in the street.
- Fine: Taking cannabis abroad is a criminal offence.
- Fine: Smoking indoors is banned.
- Warning: Never walk on the red bike lanes; cyclist collisions are common.
- Warning: Tap in and out on public transport; forgetting to check out costs a hefty fare.
- Warning: You're required to carry ID or a passport.
- Emergency: 112
- Plugs: C/F, 230V
- Tap water: Tap water is excellent and safe to drink.
- Tipping: Tipping is optional; 5–10% if you're happy.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Netherlands, Wikivoyage — Netherlands, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
The Hague travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in The Hague?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 5 days for the top 20 places within walking distance. Add extra days for day trips (Alphen aan den Rijn and Keukenhof).
- What are the top things to do in The Hague?
- Highlights: Mauritshuis, Madurodam, Huis ten Bosch, Kunstmuseum Den Haag and Noordeinde Palace. The map has 26 things to do in total.
- What is the emergency number in The Hague?
- Emergency: 112.
- Do you tip in The Hague?
- Tipping is optional; 5–10% if you're happy.
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