My guide to Den Haag — the beautiful city behind the dunes

Karen
My guide to Den Haag — the beautiful city behind the dunes

Drinks & Nightlife

Lovely street in the old part of The Hague with bars, restaurants and live music
Oude Molstraat
Oude Molstraat
Lovely street in the old part of The Hague with bars, restaurants and live music
Well-known music venue in The Hague
86 recommandé par les habitants
PAARD
12 Prinsegracht
86 recommandé par les habitants
Well-known music venue in The Hague

Arts & Culture

Beautiful building designed by Berlage. Great fixed collection and regular world-class exhibitions
287 recommandé par les habitants
Kunstmuseum Den Haag
41 Stadhouderslaan
287 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful building designed by Berlage. Great fixed collection and regular world-class exhibitions
Former palace overlooking the Hofvijver lake, next to the Houses of Parliament. Paintings such as The Girl with the Pearl Earring and other great paintings by Vermeer, Rembrandt and more are here.
390 recommandé par les habitants
Mauritshuis
29 Plein
390 recommandé par les habitants
Former palace overlooking the Hofvijver lake, next to the Houses of Parliament. Paintings such as The Girl with the Pearl Earring and other great paintings by Vermeer, Rembrandt and more are here.

Parks & Nature

Great cycle route to Meijendel through the dunes. The beach is accessible from the path. Stop at the pancake house for refreshments.
134 recommandé par les habitants
Meijendel
Meijendelseweg
134 recommandé par les habitants
Great cycle route to Meijendel through the dunes. The beach is accessible from the path. Stop at the pancake house for refreshments.
You can get to the quiet beach by taking tram 12 to Duindorp and getting off at the end. The beach is a five-minute walk through the beautiful dunes. There is a cafe there as well.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Strandslag 10
20 recommandé par les habitants
You can get to the quiet beach by taking tram 12 to Duindorp and getting off at the end. The beach is a five-minute walk through the beautiful dunes. There is a cafe there as well.

Shopping

Neighbourhood shopping street with bakeries, an award-winning cheese shop, fresh fish, vintage shops, cafés, and lots more.
22 recommandé par les habitants
Fahrenheitstraat
Fahrenheitstraat
22 recommandé par les habitants
Neighbourhood shopping street with bakeries, an award-winning cheese shop, fresh fish, vintage shops, cafés, and lots more.
Biological/vegetarian supermarkets, coffee shops, boutiques, restaurants and cafes
21 recommandé par les habitants
Weimarstraat
Weimarstraat
21 recommandé par les habitants
Biological/vegetarian supermarkets, coffee shops, boutiques, restaurants and cafes
Largest market in Europe - fresh produce for all cuisines and just about everything else besides!
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Allemagne
Largest market in Europe - fresh produce for all cuisines and just about everything else besides!

Food Scene

Situated in the old centre of the city, this bar/restaurant has great French cuisine and a lovely atmosphere!
23 recommandé par les habitants
Le Café
26-A Oude Molstraat
23 recommandé par les habitants
Situated in the old centre of the city, this bar/restaurant has great French cuisine and a lovely atmosphere!
If you want to eat deliciously fresh fish
Tweede Haven
If you want to eat deliciously fresh fish
About 10 minutes walk from my home, Café Franklin is a friendly bar and restaurant
56 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Franklin
24 Valkenbosplein
56 recommandé par les habitants
About 10 minutes walk from my home, Café Franklin is a friendly bar and restaurant

Entertainment & Activities

Situated on the coast at Kijkduin and known in dutch as 'de zandmotor'. Around 1.5 km of sand was dredged up to form a peninsula that works with nature to reinforce the coastline. The lake in the centre is great for a kitesurfing lesson.
11 recommandé par les habitants
The Sand Engine
11 recommandé par les habitants
Situated on the coast at Kijkduin and known in dutch as 'de zandmotor'. Around 1.5 km of sand was dredged up to form a peninsula that works with nature to reinforce the coastline. The lake in the centre is great for a kitesurfing lesson.
On the beach, near the harbour. Book a surfing lesson or just chill in the cafe
50 recommandé par les habitants
Hart Beach Quiksilver Surfschool
3 B Strandweg
50 recommandé par les habitants
On the beach, near the harbour. Book a surfing lesson or just chill in the cafe