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Tourist Attractions in The Hague

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in The Hague. Photos, reviews, descriptions, and links to maps.

12 Attractions
★4.5 Average rating
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About The Hague

The Hague blends royal grandeur, political power and seaside charm into a uniquely refined Dutch experience. Walk the cobbled lanes of the Binnenhof to glimpse Dutch governance in action, and admire the elegant façades surrounding the historic Mauritshuis, home to Vermeer’sGirl with a Pearl Earring and other 17th‑century masterworks. The city’s modern side shines at the Peace Palace, the International Court of Justice, and world‑class museums such as the Escher in Het Paleis and the Louwman Museum. For leisure, Scheveningen’s sunset beach and boardwalk, the royal parks, and panoramas at Panorama Mesdag offer memorable bites of culture, coastline and seaside resort atmosphere all in one remarkable place.

Top-12 Tourist Attractions in The Hague

Mauritshuis — Museum, rated 4.7/5 1
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Mauritshuis

4.7 ★★★★★ 19,182 reviews

Mauritshuis is a compact 17th‑century palace in The Hague that houses a world‑class collection of Dutch Golden Age paintings. Once the seat of the count of Maurits, it now unfolds a refined sequence of rooms displaying masterpieces by Vermeer, Rembrandt and others, including The Girl with a Pearl Earring and The Concert. Visitors encounter intimate galleries, luminous lighting, and surprisingly bold colours that reveal the era’s genius in small-scale grandeur. Set beside the Binnenhof, the museum blends history, refined curation, and superb conservation, making a unforgettable stop for art lovers.

Plein 29, 2511 CS Den Haag, Netherlands
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Open now
  • Monday1:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Madurodam — Theme park, rated 4.5/5 2
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Madurodam

4.5 ★★★★★ 29,138 reviews

Madurodam is a compact theme park in The Hague that brings the Netherlands to life in meticulous miniature. Set in a parkland area, it features over 1:25 scale models of iconic Dutch landmarks, bustling streets, and everyday scenes that illuminate Dutch culture, design, and engineering. Visitors wander through a living map where wind farms turn, ships sail, and trains glide along model tracks, making it both educational and entertaining. Expect clean, well-detailed displays, interactive components, and photo-worthy vistas that offer a breezy, family-friendly overview of the country in a few hours.

George Maduroplein 1, 2584 RZ Den Haag, Netherlands
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed now
  • Monday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Kunstmuseum The Hague — Museum, rated 4.6/5 3
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Kunstmuseum The Hague

4.6 ★★★★★ 8,573 reviews

Kunstmuseum The Hague is a premier art museum in the city center, home to a distinguished collection spanning Dutch Golden Age through modern and contemporary art. It highlights Masters of the Dutch school and key movements such as De Stijl, with works by Mondrian and other visionaries illuminating how Dutch art shaped 20th-century possibilities. Expect thoughtful galleries, engaging temporary exhibitions, and generous daylight-filled spaces that invite slow, focused viewing. The location along the river and the building’s calm, accessible layout make it easy to combine with a stroll in The Hague, a cafe break, or a gallery-hopping afternoon.

Stadhouderslaan 41, 2517 HV Den Haag, Netherlands
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed now
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Escher in the Palace — Museum, rated 4.6/5 4
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Escher in the Palace

4.6 ★★★★★ 8,569 reviews

Escher in the Palace is a dedicated museum in The Hague that showcases the extraordinary graphic art of Maurits Cornelis Escher. Housed in a wing of a historic royal palace, it offers a curated journey through the Dutch master's mind, from intricate woodcuts and lithographs to mind-bending tessellations and impossible objects. Visitors can expect immersive displays, original printing plates, and detailed explanations of perspective, symmetry, and illusion. The intimate setting lets you linger with Escher’s paradoxes, learn how he played with space, and leave inspired to see common images in a new way.

Lange Voorhout 74, 2514 EH Den Haag, Netherlands
Opening hours · Today: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed now
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Panorama Mesdag — Museum, rated 4.7/5 5
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Panorama Mesdag

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,184 reviews

Panorama Mesdag is a unique cylindrical panorama in The Hague that encircles visitors with a 360-degree painted coastal landscape. Created in the 1880s by Hendrik Mesdag and fellow artists, it depicts the Scheveningen coast as seen from the dunes, with the sea, ships, and dunes fading into a distant horizon. Housed in a purpose-built, circular gallery, the painting surrounds you while you stand on a central viewing platform, giving a immersive, almost tidal sense of place. Visitors can admire period fishing costumes, maritime life, and the serene, historic atmosphere of 19th-century Holland.

Zeestraat 65, 2518 AA Den Haag, Netherlands
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed now
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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The Pier SkyView — Viewpoint, rated 4.6/5 6
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The Pier SkyView

4.6 ★★★★★ 7,641 reviews

The Pier SkyView is a glass-walled observation deck perched on Scheveningen Pier in The Hague, jutting out over the North Sea. Visitors ascend by elevator to a panoramic platform where 360-degree views unfold across dunes, coastline, and the city's glittering promenade. It's a superb spot at sunrise or sunset when light best flatters the horizon, and the breeze adds drama to photos. Expect modern, climate-controlled comfort, a café nearby, and informative displays about marine life and coastal culture, making it a standout family or photography stop.

Strandweg 156, 2586 JW Den Haag, Netherlands
Opening hours · Today: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Open now
  • Monday12:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday12:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday12:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday12:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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De Pier — Market, rated 4.4/5 7
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De Pier

4.4 ★★★★★ 45,014 reviews

De Pier is a bustling market located on the Scheveningen pier in The Hague, where the sea breeze mingles with colorful stalls and cheerful chatter. Visitors can browse a mix of fresh seafood, Dutch snacks, international bites, and quirky souvenir finds, all set against panoramic ocean views. The market is especially popular at sunset when the light turns golden and fishermen haul in their catch. Expect live music on weekends, friendly vendors, and a relaxed, seaside atmosphere that makes it easy to sample the coast’s flavors and soak up the maritime vibe.

Strandweg 150-154, 2586 JW Den Haag, Netherlands
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Open now
  • Monday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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The Passage — Market, rated 4.4/5 8
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The Passage

4.4 ★★★★★ 15,430 reviews

The Passage is a historic, glass-roofed indoor market in The Hague, tucked among its charming streets as a hidden gem for food lovers. Housed in a graceful 19th‑century arcade, it pairs traditional Dutch produce with a lively mix of international stalls, from fresh fish and cheese to spices, street-food bites, and cozy cafés. Visitors can expect a warm, intimate atmosphere, aromatic stalls, and friendly vendors eager to share samples and stories. It’s perfect for a leisurely bite, a photo stroll, or browsing distinctive groceries, all a short walk from the city center.

Passage 72, 2511 AD Den Haag, Netherlands
Opening hours · Today: 12:00 – 5:00 PM Closed now
  • Monday11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday9:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday12:00 – 5:00 PM
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Westduinpark — Natural wonder, rated 4.6/5 9
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Westduinpark

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,310 reviews

Westduinpark is a sprawling dune landscape on The Hague’s western edge, where shifting sands meet pine forest, heath, and wild coastal scrub. This protected natural area offers a serene escape just minutes from the city, with well-marked trails for walking, cycling, and birdwatching among eagles, owls, and butterflies. Expect expansive sea views, peaceful dunes, and a sense of untouched reserve that reveals the Dutch coast’s ancient ecology. Quiet paths, occasional historic remnants from the area’s military past, and the chance to spot seasonal wildlife make Westduinpark a rewarding, family-friendly outdoor retreat.

The Hague, Netherlands
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours Open now
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
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Duinrell — Theme park, rated 4.2/5 10
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Duinrell

4.2 ★★★★★ 18,698 reviews

Duinrell is a family-friendly theme park set in the pine forests of the Dutch dunes near The Hague, perfectly combining rides with a lush natural backdrop. Beyond the twirling roller coasters and kid-friendly attractions, it hosts the renowned Duinrell Water Park, a sprawling indoor-outdoor complex with slides, wave pools, and tropical décor that keeps visitors cool whatever the weather. Expect exhilarating thrills, gentle experiences for youngsters, and plenty of green space for picnics and strolls. Accessible from The Hague by quick train links, it offers a complete day of aquatic fun and adventure.

Duinrell 1, 2242 JP Wassenaar, Netherlands
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Open now
  • Monday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Japanese Garden — Garden, rated 4.4/5 11
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Japanese Garden

4.4 ★★★★★ 3,130 reviews

The Japanese Garden in The Hague's Clingendael Park is a meticulously landscaped oasis that showcases a classic stroll-garden layout, with winding paths, stepping stones, koi ponds, a winding stream, and a traditional tea house. Built after a diplomatic gift in the early 20th century, it harmonizes mossy stones, carefully pruned evergreens, and seasonal blooms to create calm, reflective spaces. Visitors can expect quiet, footpath exploration, camera-worthy views, and a window into Japanese gardening aesthetics; plan a peaceful half-day and check opening hours.

Wassenaarseweg, 2244 VH Den Haag, Netherlands
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Open now
  • Monday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Paleistuin — Park, rated 4.4/5 12
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Paleistuin

4.4 ★★★★★ 3,044 reviews

The Paleistuin, or Palace Garden, is a small formal garden tucked behind Noordeinde Palace in The Hague's city center. It dates from the 18th century, laid out with gravel paths, sculpted hedges, and mature trees, offering a peaceful contrast to the bustle of the street. Visitors can stroll the shaded alleys, admire a central fountain, watch the palace facade, and enjoy seasonal flowers; it's a popular spot for locals and occasional ceremonies. The garden is open to the public and free to enter, offering a quiet escape just steps from government offices and fashionable shops.

Prinsessewal, 2513 EE Den Haag, Netherlands
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