The Hague
Netherlands
- Safety rating
- 8.5/10
- Best time to visit
- April to September for mild weather, beach days, and outdoor events.
- Population
- 0.6M
Overview
The seat of the Dutch government and home to international courts, The Hague is a stately city of grand buildings and the beach resort of Scheveningen. The Mauritshuis museum, home to Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, is a cultural jewel.
Top attractions
Visit the Mauritshuis, the Binnenhof parliament, the Peace Palace, and Scheveningen beach.
Getting around
Trams, buses, and a bike-friendly flat layout make getting around easy, with trams to Scheveningen beach.