The Hague

Discover the highlights and heritage of Holland at Madurodam, world famous for its model village, the Netherlands in miniature. The park consists of 338 miniatures as well as flowers in bloom from April until October. Enjoy interactive activities and two playgrounds. Visit Little Amsterdam, have a look at the Parliament Building in The Hague, or see what a real Dutch cheese market looks like. Everything is built to a scale of 1:25 including miniature trains, boats, and cars that move around. Visit the indoor attractions to find out more about Holland’s rich history. Hear about the Dutch’s ability to transform water into land. Experience the waters threatening the Netherlands in the Waterwolf and help the steam engine keep Holland dry.

Board this canal cruise for a relaxing and informative tour through the canals of The Hague. Your guide will show you all sides of the city from the posh to the modest, both the working-class and upper-class parts of The Hague. The boat is very comfortable and your knowledgeable guide will tell you all that you could ever want to know about the city. During this cruise, you'll be able to learn about the history of The Hague and see its sights from a different perspective. While cruising the canals, you can take in many sights of this international city of Peace and Justice. Please note that not all of the canal cruises are conducted in English. Due to the many nationalities of passengers handouts are provided in Dutch, English, German, French, and Spanish.

Indulge the art-lover in you at the Mauritshuis, home to the best of Dutch paintings from the Golden Age. Explore one of the most iconic buildings in the Hague, located next to the Parliament. Look out of its windows for a view of the pond.  Discover the art museum's compact, yet world-renowned collection. See more than 200 masterpieces such as Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring", "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp" by Rembrandt, "The Goldfinch" by Fabritius, and "The Bull" by Potter on permanent display. Appreciate the collection's rich variety, with genre paintings by Jan Steen, landscapes by Jacob van Ruisdael, still lifes by Adriaen Coorte, and portraits by Rubens. Admire the 17th-century monument's historic yet intimate interior, with its silken wall coverings, sparkling chandeliers, and monumental painted ceilings. Stay as long as you wish and visit the museum at your own pace. Allow around 1.5 hours, which is the average visit duration. Visit the restaurant and coffee shop, purchase some souvenirs, or visit the temporary exhibition. From July 9 to August 28, explore Hello Vermeer!, an interactive exhibition for all the family. The exhibition will take you to the world of seventeenth-century Delft, where you can discover everything you ever wanted to know about world-famous painter Johannes Vermeer. Dressing up, puzzles, films – there’s a host of things to do. See Vermeer’s masterpieces for real, and make your own version of one of his paintings at the Art Workshop, which will be offering sessions for kids aged 3 to 12 throughout the summer holiday.

SkyView de Pier is the first Ferris wheel constructed over the sea in Europe. It was built at the Pier in Scheveningen and is a great possibility to get to see the city of The Hague from above.  Fly to a height of 50 meters and enjoy the amazing views over the North Sea, the beach and if you're lucky, you might even be able to see Rotterdam. Take advantage of a closed climate-controlled gondola and enjoy the ride with your friends and family.  Savor some freshly baked apple pie or muffin with tea or coffee that you can take with you on the ride.

See the highlights of The Hague with full-day access to the hop-on hop-off tram. Jump on and off the tram as much as you like, stopping by the Houses of Parliament, Peace Palace, the beach of Scheveningen, and more. You can start your journey at any of the 16 tram stops of the hop-on hop-off tram: • Stop 1 (2511 BL Den Haag): Centrum (10:15 AM, then every 60 min until 5:15 PM) • Stop 2 (2595 DC Den Haag): Centraal Station (10:20 AM, then every 60 min until 5:20 PM) • Stop 3 (2511 VB Den Haag): Korte Voorhout (10:22 AM, then every 60 min until 5:22 PM) • Stop 4 (2514 EM Den Haag): Kneuterdijk (10:24 AM, then every 60 min until 5:24 PM) • Stop 5 (2514 JH Den Haag): Mauritskade (10:26 AM, then every 60 min until 5:26 PM) • Stop 6 (2518 BD Den Haag): Vredespaleis/Peace Palace (10:29 AM, then every 60 min until 5:29 PM) • Stop 7 (2585 JZ Den Haag): World Forum (10:32 AM, then every 60 min until 5:32 PM) • Stop 8 (2584 SX Den Haag): Keizerstraat (10:36 AM, then every 60 min until 5:36 PM) • Stop 9 (2586 KV Den Haag): Scheveningseslag/Beelden aan Zee (10:38 AM, then every 60 min until 5:38 PM) • Stop 10 (2586 CP Den Haag): Kurhaus (10:39 AM, then every 60 min until 5:39 PM) • Stop 11 (2586 HP Den Haag): Scheveningen/Zwarte Pad (10:45 AM, then every 60 min until 5:45 PM) • Stop 12 (2583 VP Den Haag): Statenlaan (10:55 AM, then every 60 min until 5:55 PM) • Stop 13 (2581 AX Den Haag): Willem de Zwijgerlaan (10:56 AM, then every 60 min until 5:56 PM) • Stop 14 (2517 BL Den Haag): Laan van Meerdervoort (11:01 AM, then every 60 min until 6:01 PM) • Stop 15 (2526 JD Den Haag): Haagse Markt / The Hague Market (11:06 AM, then every 60 min until 6:06 PM) • Stop 16 (2513 AL Den Haag): Gravenstraat (11:13 AM, then every 60 min until 6:13 PM) For the location of each stop, see the image with the map and QR code provided for the exact location.

Feel an adrenaline rush as you admire Scheveningen Beach on a high-powered RIB speedboat tour. Experience the raw strength of 2 Yamaha 250-horsepower engines. Travel with a safety vest and a local guide.  Meet your guide and get set up with your safety vest and head out to the 9-meter-long boat. Listen to a short safety briefing to ensure you feel confident during your trip. Embark on an exciting adventure. Cut through the water to see the Pier and the Grand Kurhaus hotel. Admire the boulevard with its beaches and see all the ships docked at the harbor. During the summer, go for a swim in the sea. Depending on the wishes of the passengers, have the option to go full throttle and reach speeds of up to 100 kilometers an hour.  Capture pictures of the lighthouse and Scheveningen from the sea. Hold on as you make some sharp turns. Return to your starting point at the end of your tour. 

See the best of Holland on a day-long tour that includes a visit to Rotterdam, and the old port with its charming yellow houses. Take a river cruise, visit the food market, stop in Delft and tour The Hague. Begin your tour with a drive to Rotterdam, famous for its modern architecture. During the city tour, drive along the banks of the river Maas, to the old port and the remarkable yellow cube houses. Embark on an amazing 1-hour river cruise and then visit the famous food market. Continue on to Delft for lunch (not included) and a visit to the Royal Delft Manufactory, the last remaining Dutch ceramic factory from the 17th century. Take a city tour of The Hague, where you will see the beautiful Houses of Parliament, the working palace of the Dutch king, and the Peace Palace. The last stop, before heading back to Amsterdam, will be at the miniature town Madurodam.

Take a fascinating journey from Dutch rivers to the ocean depth through 15 themed zones. Come nose-to-nose with incredible seahorses, rays, sharks, and hundreds of tropical fish. Meet the playful otter Max and the penguins. Come watch one of the animal feeding sessions.

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.

Discover the history of the Netherlands' Nazi occupation at the Oranjehotel. For over 250 prisoners, this was their final destination: they were sentenced to death and executed by firing squad. With the help of your audioguide, listen to the impressive stories of the prisoners, illustrated by documents and photographs, and told in interviews and audio fragments. Hear moving stories of injustice, hunger, and insecurity, but also stories of hope, solidarity, and faith in freedom. During your visit, learn about the history of the building and the rise of the resistance. Discover what life was really like for prisoners and learn more about the disruption causeed to their families and the consequences this had after the war.