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The Hague

South Holland, Netherlands · Europe

About The Hague

The Hague works well as a base: 5 minutes from Duinzigt, 4km from Scheveningen Beach.

The Hague is a city located in South Holland, Netherlands. With a population of 474,292, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, The Hague sits in Netherlands, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add The Hague to your route.

About The Hague

The Dutch Republic existed from 1579 to 1795 and was a confederation of seven provinces with their own independent provincial governments, and a number of so-called Generality Lands directly governed by the States-General (Dutch: Staten-Generaal), the federal government. The States-General were seated in The Hague and

Read more consisted of representatives of each of the seven provinces.

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Where is The Hague located?

The Hague is located in South Holland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 52.0767 latitude, 4.2986 longitude.

What is the population of The Hague?

The Hague has a population of approximately 474,292 people, making it a city in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
474,292
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
South Holland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.0767, 4.2986

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Netherlands

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Non-emergency police
0900-8844
Driving side
right

Watch for cyclists. They generally have priority.

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Worth the detour from The Hague

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Madurodam

A miniature Netherlands in 1:25 scale, with tiny canals, windmills and airports, on the edge of The Hague.

3 km · about 5 min drive

beach

Scheveningen Beach

The Hague's grand seaside resort with a long sandy strand, a historic pier and a Belle Epoque Kurhaus hotel.

4 km · about 5 min drive

museum

Louwman Museum

World's oldest private car collection spanning from 1886 to modern day with over 275 rare and iconic automobiles.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Delft Markt

The cobbled heart of Vermeer's Delft, framed by the New Church tower and Renaissance town hall above the famous blue pottery.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Maeslantkering

Movable storm surge barrier on the Nieuwe Waterweg near Hoek van Holland, with two swinging arms as long as the Eiffel Tower.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Cube Houses Rotterdam

Piet Blom's tilted yellow cube houses are the quirky landmark of Rotterdam's bold post-war architecture scene.

22 km · about 25 min drive

bridge

Erasmusbrug

Rotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Keukenhof Gardens

The world's largest flower garden, displaying roughly seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths each spring.

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near The Hague

  • 23 kmErasmusbrugRotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.
  • 47 kmBrouwersdamDelta Works dam carrying the N57 between two Zeeland islands, with the North Sea on one side, the Grevelingen lagoon on the other, and kitesurfers filling the sky.
  • 55 kmZeeland BridgeElegant 5 km bridge over the Oosterschelde estuary, the longest in the Netherlands when opened in 1965. Its endless procession of arches makes one of the country's most photogenic drives.
  • 66 kmOosterscheldekeringThe colossal storm-surge barrier crossing the Oosterschelde, the showpiece of Holland's Delta Works flood defences.

Driving in Netherlands

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€2.04/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near The Hague.

Statenkwartier

🇳🇱 Netherlands

2 km awayPop. 9,300

Spoorwijk

🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 km awayPop. 4,255

Duindorp

🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 km awayPop. 5,935

Vogelwijk

🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 km awayPop. 5,155

Scheveningen

🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 km awayPop. 23,000

Duinzigt

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4 km awayPop. 2,510

Voorburg

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4 km awayPop. 38,000

Rijswijk

🇳🇱 Netherlands

5 km awayPop. 47,299

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