The Hague itinerary: 1 to 4 days
Plans for one to four days in The Hague, day by day: the Hofvijver, the Ridderzaal, the Binnenhof and the Mauritshuis first, then the Kunstmuseum, Madurodam and the Kurhaus at Scheveningen, and the Escher Museum, the Louwman car museum and Duinrell as you add days. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 3 days
The Hague in 1 day
Day 1
Hofvijver
Rectangular pond beside the Binnenhof, with the classic view of the parliament buildings from the Lange Vijverberg.
Binnenhof
Complex of parliament buildings from the 13th century on, centre of Dutch politics; under renovation, with parliament moved out.
Mauritshuis
17th-century palace museum of Dutch Golden Age paintings, including Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring and Rembrandt's Anatomy Lesson.
Peace Palace
The home of the International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration, with a visitor centre about its work.
The Hague in 2 days
Day 1
Hofvijver
Rectangular pond beside the Binnenhof, with the classic view of the parliament buildings from the Lange Vijverberg.
Binnenhof
Complex of parliament buildings from the 13th century on, centre of Dutch politics; under renovation, with parliament moved out.
Mauritshuis
17th-century palace museum of Dutch Golden Age paintings, including Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring and Rembrandt's Anatomy Lesson.
Peace Palace
The home of the International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration, with a visitor centre about its work.
Kunstmuseum Den Haag
An art museum in an Art Deco building, with the world's largest Mondrian collection and works by modern masters.
Day 2
Noordeinde Palace
The King's working palace in the city centre, seen from outside; the palace garden behind it is open to the public.
Panorama Mesdag
A huge 19th-century circular painting of the sea and dunes of Scheveningen, seen from a viewing platform that feels like standing on a dune.
Museon
Family museum of science and culture with interactive exhibitions, in the museum quarter near the Kunstmuseum.
Madurodam
Miniature park opened in 1952, with Dutch landmarks, canals and the port of Rotterdam at 1:25 scale.
Kurhaus of Scheveningen
Grand hotel of 1885 on the Scheveningen seafront, with a domed hall, next to the beach and the pier.
Scheveningen Pier
A pleasure pier at the Scheveningen seaside resort, with a Ferris wheel, places to eat and views along the beach.
The Hague in 3 days
Day 1
Hofvijver
Rectangular pond beside the Binnenhof, with the classic view of the parliament buildings from the Lange Vijverberg.
Binnenhof
Complex of parliament buildings from the 13th century on, centre of Dutch politics; under renovation, with parliament moved out.
Mauritshuis
17th-century palace museum of Dutch Golden Age paintings, including Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring and Rembrandt's Anatomy Lesson.
Museum Meermanno
Museum of the book on the Prinsessegracht, with medieval manuscripts, early printed books and modern book design.
Peace Palace
The home of the International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration, with a visitor centre about its work.
Day 2
Noordeinde Palace
The King's working palace in the city centre, seen from outside; the palace garden behind it is open to the public.
Panorama Mesdag
A huge 19th-century circular painting of the sea and dunes of Scheveningen, seen from a viewing platform that feels like standing on a dune.
Museon
Family museum of science and culture with interactive exhibitions, in the museum quarter near the Kunstmuseum.
Kunstmuseum Den Haag
An art museum in an Art Deco building, with the world's largest Mondrian collection and works by modern masters.
Madurodam
Miniature park opened in 1952, with Dutch landmarks, canals and the port of Rotterdam at 1:25 scale.
Kurhaus of Scheveningen
Grand hotel of 1885 on the Scheveningen seafront, with a domed hall, next to the beach and the pier.
Scheveningen Pier
A pleasure pier at the Scheveningen seaside resort, with a Ferris wheel, places to eat and views along the beach.
Day 3
Zeeheldenkwartier
Nineteenth-century neighbourhood west of the centre with independent shops, cafes and galleries along Prins Hendrikstraat.
Escher Museum
Escher in Het Paleis, works of M. C. Escher and optical illusions in a former royal winter palace on Lange Voorhout.
Louwman Museum
Large collection of historic cars, coaches and motorcycles from the earliest years of motoring to today.
The Hague in 4 days
Day 1
Hofvijver
Rectangular pond beside the Binnenhof, with the classic view of the parliament buildings from the Lange Vijverberg.
Binnenhof
Complex of parliament buildings from the 13th century on, centre of Dutch politics; under renovation, with parliament moved out.
Panorama Mesdag
A huge 19th-century circular painting of the sea and dunes of Scheveningen, seen from a viewing platform that feels like standing on a dune.
Mauritshuis
17th-century palace museum of Dutch Golden Age paintings, including Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring and Rembrandt's Anatomy Lesson.
Day 2
Noordeinde Palace
The King's working palace in the city centre, seen from outside; the palace garden behind it is open to the public.
Peace Palace
The home of the International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration, with a visitor centre about its work.
Museon
Family museum of science and culture with interactive exhibitions, in the museum quarter near the Kunstmuseum.
Kunstmuseum Den Haag
An art museum in an Art Deco building, with the world's largest Mondrian collection and works by modern masters.
Madurodam
Miniature park opened in 1952, with Dutch landmarks, canals and the port of Rotterdam at 1:25 scale.
Kurhaus of Scheveningen
Grand hotel of 1885 on the Scheveningen seafront, with a domed hall, next to the beach and the pier.
Scheveningen Pier
A pleasure pier at the Scheveningen seaside resort, with a Ferris wheel, places to eat and views along the beach.
Day 3
Zeeheldenkwartier
Nineteenth-century neighbourhood west of the centre with independent shops, cafes and galleries along Prins Hendrikstraat.
Escher Museum
Escher in Het Paleis, works of M. C. Escher and optical illusions in a former royal winter palace on Lange Voorhout.
Museum Meermanno
Museum of the book on the Prinsessegracht, with medieval manuscripts, early printed books and modern book design.
Louwman Museum
Large collection of historic cars, coaches and motorcycles from the earliest years of motoring to today.
Day 4
Duinrell
Amusement park and Tiki Pool water park in the dunes at Wassenaar; the rides open from spring to autumn.
Watch: The Hague in 3 days
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to The Hague
May to September is the best time to visit The Hague, with mild weather for the beach at Scheveningen and walks around the city centre. Rain is possible in any month, and winter is cool, damp and windy. Tulip season in late March to mid-May brings crowds to nearby Keukenhof, and King's Day on 27 April fills the streets.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in The Hague on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in The Hague on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in The Hague on GetYourGuide
- From the airport: a private transfer in The Hague with Kiwitaxi
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Netherlands from Airalo
- Last day: leave your bags in The Hague with Radical Storage and keep sightseeing
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Tips for The Hague
- The Binnenhof is under a major renovation expected to last until about 2028; parliament has moved out and the Ridderzaal is closed.
- The Mauritshuis opens at 13:00 on Mondays; book a timed ticket in busy periods to see Girl with a Pearl Earring.
- Trams 1 and 9 run from the centre to Scheveningen beach; all HTM trams and buses accept contactless bank cards.
- The Kunstmuseum Den Haag, which holds the world's largest Mondrian collection, is closed on Mondays.
- The Peace Palace interior can be seen only on booked guided tours; the visitor centre at the gate is free.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
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Photo credits
- Binnenhof: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Duinrell: Richardkiwi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Escher Museum: Escher in het Paleis, CC BY 2.0
- Hofvijver: Känsterle at Dutch Wikipedia, Public domain
- Kunstmuseum Den Haag: Roel Wijnants, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kurhaus of Scheveningen: Vincent van Zeijst, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Louwman Museum: Michiel1972, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Madurodam: Gellerj, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mauritshuis: Ralf Roletschek ( talk ) – Fahrradtechnik auf fahrradmonteur.de, GFDL 1.2
- Museon: Chemical Engineer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Museum Meermanno: Danielle Jansen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Noordeinde Palace: Patrick Rasenberg, Public domain
- Panorama Mesdag: Photographer: Ferditje , artist of the panorama: Hendrik Willem Mesdag (1831–1915), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Peace Palace: Thomas Wolf , www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
- Scheveningen Pier: Joop van Houdt, Attribution
- Zeeheldenkwartier: Akbar Simonse from Den Haag / The Hague, The Netherlands, CC BY-SA 2.0
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