Travel guide

The Hague

Royal seat of art and justice

🗓️ Best time: May–September💰 Mid-Range · ~$120/day📍 Netherlands

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About The Hague

The Netherlands' stately government city — home to Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring", international courts, and a long North Sea beach at Scheveningen.

⭐ Things to do in The Hague

Mauritshuis (Vermeer)Binnenhof parliamentScheveningen beach & pierEscher in Het PaleisMadurodam miniature parkPanorama MesdagPeace Palace gardensKijkduin quieter beach

🍽️ What to eat in The Hague

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

KibbelingHaring (raw herring)PoffertjesIndonesian rijsttafel

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🚕 Getting around

Trams link the centre to the beach; very walkable core.

💡 Local tip

The Hague has one of Europe's best Indonesian food scenes — book a full rijsttafel feast.