This small city is located on the North Sea in the province South Holland. Den Haag, or The Hague, was built around the important and historical political center, Binnenhof. Today, its sparkly new Spuikwartier district represents The Hague, but amidst the modern buildings are historical gems. This city is also a noteworthy international destination for government, business and tourism. The seat of the Dutch parliament is located here, as well as U.N. court and an endless number of embassies. There’s much more to Den Haag than business.

Where To Stay
During the winter months, stay close to the center of the city. From here you can access public transportation to reach all of the attractions within Den Haag. This area of the city has an interesting after-work bar atmosphere.
During the (hopefully) warmer summer months, stay in the Scheveningen district of Den Haag. The lively beach atmosphere will dazzle you – plus, you can take a lazy day to catch some rays and read a book. Don’t forget your sunscreen!

What To Do

• Peace Palace
  Opened in 1913, this magnificent and large administration building houses the Peace Palace Library, the United Nation’s International Court of Justice and more.

• Mauritshuis Museum
  Established in 1822, this museum houses a vast collection of artwork, including the Royal Cabinet of Paintings, which consists of incredible paintings from the Dutch Golden Age. The famous Girl with a Pearl Earing (1655 Johannes Vermeer) is located in this museum.
• Binnenhof and Ridderzaal
  A large complex of ancient Gothic buildings, including Knight’s Hall, are located next to Hofvijver lake. It was an important political center in the 13th century and remains so today.
• Japanese Garden
  This magical area of Clingendael Park is full of unique and rare flowers and plants, but due to the fragility of the flora, it is only viewable during a short period of the year.
• Scheveningen
  Once an old fishing village, this area has become a seaside beach resort. Scheveningen is the beach district of Den Haag. This beautiful area has a sandy beach, a pier, and a charming lighthouse.