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THE HAGUE

THE HAGUE

A royal city with a high feel-good factor

MEET THE MOST FAMOUS GIRL of The Hague at the Mauritshuis

SCHEVENINGEN

Visit Holland’s most famous seaside resort

ESCHER MUSEUM Mind-boggling

HOFTRAMMM

A culinary experience in a city circle tram

INNER COURT

Step into the political heart of the Netherlands

THE PLEIN

One of the more picturesque and tasteful spots

SHOP TILL YOU DROP Hip or in style

2015

DENHAAG.COM

CONTENTS

06 Welcome to The Hague

08 Sights & Attractions

12 Fun for kids

City 14 Royal by the Sea

16 Art & Culture

Pier 20 The of Scheveningen

Staff PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Martijn Meyer SALES

Wouter van der Heijden Inez Stertefeld DESIGNER

22 Shopping & Style

28 Inner Court

Niels Stavorinus CONTRIBUTORS

Floris Müller, Eelco de Jong (cover photo) Arjan de Jager, Saskia Rasink, Theo Bos Jurjen Drenth, Den Haag Marketing PRINTER

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Restaurants & Bars

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Welcome to The Hague

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photo: Maurice Haak

Just 40 minutes away from Amsterdam

CITY GUIDE

The Hague is well-known as the seat of the Dutch government, the so-called residence. And also as the home of a large number of foreign embassies and international organizations. Thanks to the International Criminal Court and the Peace Palace The Hague is also known as a city of peace and justice.

And in recent years it has become a business hub thanks to the growing importance of the financial industry in the city. The Hague has much more to offer though.

Especially for travellers who come to the city for a short (or long) visit.

With a history going back almost 1,000 years, the so-called Hofstad (court city) has many impressive monumental buildings and sights: the Binnenhof (houses of parliament) and the Ridderzaal (the former courtyard of Count Floris V), Gevangenpoort (the ancient city prison and nowadays Torture Museum), miniature city Madurodam and the royal palace on Noordeinde. The many museums in the city are of exceptionally high quality. Take art house Mauritshuis – home of Johannes Vermeer’s world-famous ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ and the ‘Stier van Potter’ (The real life painting of a bull by seventeenth-century painter Paulus Potter). Or the municipal museum of contemporary art, Gemeente Museum, and Escher in het Paleis – the former residential palace of the queen and nowadays an exhibition completely devoted to the work of mathematical illustrator M.C. Escher. Are you more into music, dance and dramatic art? The Hague has plenty to offer. De Koninklijke Schouwburg, the completely renovated Royal Theater, is a must-see. As is the Lucent Dans Theater, home of the worldfamous NDT, the Nederlands Dans Theater. And big-screen movie theatre Omniversum.

With 500,000 inhabitants, The Hague is the third largest city in the Netherlands (after Amsterdam and Rotterdam, which both have close to three quarters of a million inhabitants) and it has a vibrant nightlife. You’ll find hundreds of cosy little restaurants and bars, and cosmopolitan clubs throughout the city. Enjoy dinner at some of the very best restaurants in the country; The Hague is the country’s centre of Indonesian cuisine, thanks to the many people of Indonesian descent living in the city. Nowadays, and especially in the vicinity of the compact Chinatown, the number of Chinese and Japanese restaurants is growing quickly. As is the quality of the tasty food.

Come to The Hague for the ultimate shopping experience. Visit the numerous impressive avenues and picturesque alleyways; from the chic Dennenweg with its many attractive fashion houses, antique shops and art dealers to the popular streets Lange Poten and Spui.

Or relax in one of the many parks (both large and small) throughout the green city. Scheveningen, the sea-resort of The Hague can be reached by public transportation and is just ten minutes from the city centre. With its completely renovated pier, the former beach palace Kurhaus and of course its many high-quality seafood restaurants, Scheveningen is truly a great place to visit.

Wherever you might go – the old centre, stately Benoordenhout, creative Zeeheldenbuurt or the chic Statenkwartier – we’re sure you’ll feel right at home in The Hague. You’re very welcome.

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SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS

Discover The Hague

With the most historic sites per square meter in the Netherlands, The Hague oozes culture and history. This city has a prominent place in both Europe and the world.

Visit The Hague monuments such as the Binnenhof, Noordeinde Palace, and the Peace Palace. Discover Holland’s highlights and heritage in miniature at Madurodam.

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THE BEST DISTRICTS OF THE HAGUE

The Hague is a city with many faces. Both upper-class and local Hague accents can be heard here, as well as many other languages.

The Hague boasts elite city districts juxtaposed against working-class neighbourhoods. The city is a shining example of a multicultural society. Must see districts are City Centre, Hofkwartier, Zeeheldenkwartier, Statenkwartier, Scheveningen and Kijkduin.

Palace Garden The Palace Garden (‘Paleistuin’) is one of The Hague’s hidden gems.

This romantic park with flowerbeds, fountains, hedgerows and ponds lies directly behind Noordeinde Palace.

Every day the inhabitants of The Hague gather in this quiet oasis. On warm days, adults seek shade amongst the trees, children play in the grass and amorous couples enjoy a picnic in the park.

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INNER COURT

Step through the famous entry gate into the historical Binnenhof (Inner Court) in the heart of our democracy. This is the place where the most important events in the nation’s history took place. It is also where the future is created.

The Inner Court in The Hague is studded with monumental old buildings testifying of eight centuries of governing in the Low Countries, but it also has several ample open spaces, all freely open to the public. The Binnenhof is a must-see if you’re in The Hague. Take a stroll through the courtyard and admire the fairytale-like splendour or take the time to take a tour through the various halls.

You won’t be disappointed!

DISTRICTS

CITY CENTRE The Hague’s bustling downtown area has far more to offer than the landmarks Binnenhof, Noordeinde Palace, and Peace Palace. Boutiques, cafes, concert and dance venues, galleries, flagship stores, museums and restaurants offer something to everyone who loves culture, shopping and nightlife. It’s no wonder that The Hague was recently named Holland’s Best City 2013-2015!

BUURTSCHAP

ZEEHELDENKWARTIER

Buurtschap 2005 (named after the postcode) is a pleasant, lively district.

This is where the famous Lange Voorhout is located. Nieuwe Schoolstraat is primarily known due to the PePijn Theatre set up by resident Paul van Vliet, where many cabaret performers have try-outs. Check out Kazernestraat with its many old coach houses and continue walking to Hoge Nieuwstraat.

To enjoy one of beautiful buildings and charming squares, a visit to one of The Hague’s most charming districts, Zeeheldenkwartier, is a must. The ‘Venetian’ part of The Hague, best described as a small maze, is located around Prins Hendrikplein. In addition to grand buildings, there are also beautiful 19th century almshouses in Zeeheldenkwartier.

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HOFKWARTIER Immediately behind Noordeinde Palace, in the area stretching from the Palace Gardens and Torenstraat to Hoogstraat/ Noordeinde and the Great Church, you will find the Court District known as Hofkwartier. This is the perfect district for shopping ‘in style’. Beautiful streets with old bricks and gables capture the imagination and rekindle the charm of a bygone era.

SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS

THE HOFVIJVER

The Oranjezaal open to the public

The Hofvijver, ‘Court Pond’, is an artificial lake in The Hague, the Netherlands. The Hofvijver area is the place where The Hague first came to life. Once a small lake in the dunes with a castle belonging to a Dutch Count, now this area is the Netherlands’ centre of government.

It’s also the perfect spot to take a picture of the Hague skyline with the Binnenhof, Mauritshuis and modern architecture on the background.

The Oranjezaal at Huis ten Bosch Palace will be opened to the public temporarily from Monday 7 September to Wednesday 30 December 2015 inclusive. Never before has access been granted to this famous dome-ceilinged room in the Royal residential palace in The Hague. Once they have registred interested parties will be able to view the Oranjezaal free of charge under the supervision of a guide. This is a unique opportunity to see the Huis ten Bosch Palace from the inside!

PALACE HUIS TEN BOSCH | MARLOT BEZOEKDEORANJEZAAL.NL

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LANGE VIJVERBERG

The Palace Noordeinde

The Palace Noordeinde (‘Paleis Noordeinde’) with its gracefully landscaped garden is situated on the Noordeinde. Compared to other European palaces, Noordeinde is modest and enjoys a wonderful location on one of The Hague’s shopping streets. After looking at the latest fashion, you could suddenly find yourself at the gates of this working palace.

NOORDEINDE 68 KONINKLIJKHUIS.NL

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THE PIER The famous Pier in Scheveningen is an icon on the Dutch coast. Visitors can fully enjoy a comprehensive range of food, drinks and shopping concepts on offer at the beach resort of Scheveningen’s attraction, combined with the sun, sea and beach. With its light, broad thoroughfares, industrial décor, traditional food trucks and relaxed beach atmosphere, The Pier offers visitors a unique experience in a historical location.

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ARCHIPELBUURT Travel back to the days of one of the most famous residents of this small district: Louis Couperus. See the romantic courtyards and old buildings around Bankaplein and the Prinsevinkenpark. Stroll through the 19th century Willemspark, which still radiates an atmosphere of bygone days.

BELGISCH PARK

STATENKWARTIER

Belgisch Park is a quiet, rather chic district with beautiful houses in various styles, from neo-styles to Jugendstil, dating from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century. There are magnificent buildings here, sometimes with beautiful Art Nouveau features.

The history of this magnificent 19th century district that boasts a wealth of unique architecture and beautiful streets, squares and lanes dates back to around 1895. Architect Berlage made his mark here on the Municipal Museum and monumental villas, such as Villa Henny.

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KIJKDUIN BEACH On the edge of a wide stretch of dunes, you will find The Hague’s second most popular beach resort Kijkduin. Hike or bike the dunes, swim the North Sea, or climb up to the impressive landscape art piece “Celestial Vault”. Take in the view and enjoy a coffee, beer or glass of wine at one of the terraces along the boulevard.

SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS

Scheveningen beach

Holland’s most famous seaside resort Scheveningen has an abundance of attractions and beach clubs. Take a stroll along the boulevard, discover the fascinating marine world at SEA LIFE, enjoy a sunset dining or dance the night away in The Hague’s city centre. Pamper yourself with a stay at the Kurhaus, an elegant five-star hotel and historical health resort by the North Sea. Beach life and city life go together in The Hague!

STRANDWEG - SCHEVENINGEN.COM

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PALACE HUIS TEN BOSCH

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AUTUMN BREAK The Hague is the perfect family getaway Fancy an autumn half-term break in the Netherlands? The Hague is the perfect destination for family holidays and weekend getaways. As the royal city by the sea it combines a small historic centre with wide sandy beaches. From Holland’s biggest youth festival, to a myriad of fun attractions, children’s museums and kid-friendly hotels, The Hague is bound to keep your whole famliy entertained during the fall break.

PEACE PALACE

Huis ten Bosch Palace has been the residential palace of the Dutch Royal Family since 1981.

The palace is located in the Haagse Bos forest. The palace is one of three official residences of the Royal Family, the other two being Noordeinde Palace in The Hague and the Royal Palace in Amsterdam. Huis ten Bosch Palace was until 2014 the home of Princess Beatrix. At some point in the future, King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and their three daughters will move to the palace. Rumour has it that the palace pond is where Willem Alexander proposed to Maxima on the ice in 2001.

His great-grandmother, Queen Wilhelmina, also skated here as a young queen.

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CELESTIAL VAULT

Feel the warmth of the peace flame on your back as you admire the most photographed building in The Hague: the Peace Palace. It is the seat of the International Court of Justice, the only judicial organ of the United Nations not located in New York, and the Permanent Court of Arbitration.

In the heart of the historical centre of The Hague you’ll find the only remaining genever and liqueur distillery Van Kleef.

Founded in 1842, they are still in use today. Van Kleef sells a wide range of local liqueurs. Step inside and the craftsmanship, quality and history of this traditional local company are tangible.

A truly amazing experience: lying in the “Celestial Vault”, a big artificial crater in the dunes of Kijkduin. Immerse yourself in this work of art and gaze at the sky like you’ve never done before! In the dunes, where light can have such a tangible presence, artist James Turrell created a place to gaze at the sky.

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SPORTS The Hague’s 11 kilometers of coastline are perfect for beach and sea sports. Scheveningen, for example, is the Dutch surfing mecca.

Besides sports activities along the coast, the city of The Hague offers many other active opportunities. Try skating or snowboarding at the Uithof or catch ADO Den Haag, the local football club, play a match.

SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS

FUNR FO S KID

SEA LIFE

Discover the fascinating and beautiful marine world in SEA LIFE Scheveningen. The world of shrimps, starfish and crabs, stingrays and sharks and you will meet the dangerous piranha’s. Experience the thrill of a deep sea dive when you walk through the underwatertunnel surrounded by 180.000 liters of tropical sea water while sharks, turtles and other seacreatures pass just centimetres from your head!

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DE UITHOF De Uithof is the ideal location for a day or afternoon out. Children can whizz to the bottom on a snowboard or play in the Kids Zone, while parents skate around the ice rink. Afterwards, they can determine who is the fastest in the family on the karting track. With activities such as skating, skiing, snowboarding and karting there is always something for the entire family to do. Live life to the full!

JAAP EDENWEG 10 DEUITHOF.NL

Madurodam

Do you have limited time to see all of Holland during your stay? In Madurodam you get an excellent overall impression and a unique Holland experience within two hours time. The interactive miniature park is the ultimate place to discover what makes Holland so unique within a short period of time. Madurodam presents you all the relevant Dutch stories behind the miniature buildings through multimedia and numerous interactive installations. Canal houses, tulip fields, cheese market, a wooden shoes factory, windmills, the Peace Palace, the Delta Works: you will find them all in Madurodam!

MADUROPLEIN 1 - MADURODAM.NL

OMNIVERSUM

An IMAX Dome theatre truly puts you in the centre of the action. The images are projected through a fish-eye lens onto the giant overhead dome screen from a position near the centre of the theatre seating area. Seated in a comfortable chair the visitor participates in exciting adventures in space and time.

President Kennedylaan 5 omniversum.nl

SURF LESSIONS

AVONTURIA

CHILDREN’S BOOK MUSEUM

PLANET JUMP

If you want to learn how to surf in a fun and safe way Surfles.nl is the place to be! The years of experience of their instructors and the ideal location next to the harbour entrance will make sure you’ll experience the ultimate kick of surfing!

Avonturia takes you on an expedition.

Come face to face with unlikely animal species: snakes, reptiles, coypus, exotic birds, tortoises, meerkats and parrots. The largest and most adventurous pet shop in the Netherlands. Offers a highly diverse range of pet supplies from food to toys.

Children can learn about youth literature in a playful way at the Children’s Book Museum in The Hague. Learning, experiencing and doing are key elements of a museum visit. All exhibitions and workshops at the museum stimulate the imagination and awaken the joy of reading.

Planet Jump is located in a former church and is furnished with an arena of 32 trampoline fields and a 28 meter long jump runway. The oblique side walls of trampoline fabric offer the possibility of creative sporting entertainment to a high degree.

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Kerketuinenweg 3 avonturia.nl

Prins Willem-Alexanderhof 5 kinderboekenmuseum.nl

Stadhoudersplantsoen 28 planetjump.nl

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SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS

Š RONALD TILLEMAN | MAURITSHUIS, THE HAGUE

EXPERIENCE THE HAGUE ART AND CULTURE WITH FREE AUDIO TOURS FROM IZI.TRAVEL Let your smartphone be your personal guide through the city and enjoy a brand new way of exploring its museums and cultural sites while immersing yourself in the local vibe.

Museum, Escher, as well as other attractions and lifestyle. For free!

In addition the app already contains over 1.500 guided tours and 500 museum guides in more than 350 destinations all over the world. And the content keeps adding up! The constant stream of new stories comes directly from experts, travellers and locals, who share their knowledge and passion for the local culture by creating more and more tours.

Grab your smartphone, put on your headphones and start one of many audio tours available on the izi.TRAVEL app. In The Netherlands alone you can choose from over 450 audio guides - in English, Dutch and in the most popular languages - that will take you through the wonders of cities, museums as well as the lovely Dutch countryside. Get a full immersion and make the most out of your visit to The Hague with over 30 free audio tours that will unveil the hidden gems of the city, as well as take you through its art and history.

What makes this app so special?

izi.TRAVEL is created to be easy. No need to install a new app for each location. You can now rely on one simple interface and forget about roaming costs, as all tours and maps can be used also offline.

There is no need to constantly look at your phone! GPS will play the stories at the right moment, in the right place, while you are enjoying the view. Do you think audio guides are boring? Think again, because the audio tours also include images, videos, texts and even quizzes and quests.

Whether you are looking for a children friendly experience, a romantic walk with your partner or pure entertainment for you and your friends, the izi.TRAVEL app will be the perfect journey companion, with tours about the Mauritshuis, The Louwman

Be part of the story!

izi.TRAVEL allows everyone to create a new tour. Would you like to share fun facts about your hometown, give your own interpretation about an art exposition or guide users around a place you recently visited? You can easily create your own tour using the free izi.TRAVEL platform and inspire, with your stories, more than 1 million users all over the world.

Get ready for the ultimate exploring experience

Download the izi.TRAVEL app and enjoy the best of The Hague, together with the most popular destinations all over the world.

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SPOTLIGHT

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ROYAL CITY

BY THE SEA PHOTOGRAPHER ARJAN DE JAGER

T he Hague is one of the most extraordinary cities in Holland. Not just because it is the government city of the Netherlands, but also because of its many monuments, historic districts and its location near the beautiful North Sea coastline. The Hague is also known as the ‘Royal City by the Sea’ and is called ‘the residence city’ because of the many members of the Dutch Royal Family who reside in its chic neighbourhoods.

The Plein and Grote Markt squares abound with great restaurants, eateries, coffee houses and night clubs and are lively and welcoming places every day of the week. The Hague’s shopping is as varied as the city itself, ranging from luxury department stores and international top brands to cosy little streets filled with boutiques and specialty shops. It also has a lot of internationally renowned art and culture to offer.

And last but not least, The Hague proves that a modern skyline and a historic city centre are perfect partners.

Scheveningen, the best known seaside resort on the Dutch coast, is a great place to go for a suntan and water sports in summer and a bracing walk in winter.

With attractions like Madurodam miniature city and the Omniversum dome movie theatre, The Hague is also a wonderful place for younger visitors.

Truly, you have not seen Holland until you have been to The Hague!

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ART & CULTURE

COLOUR UNLEASHED

UNTIL 3 JANUARY In the brief period between 1885 and the outbreak of war in 1914 painting in the Low countries experienced a modern Renaissance. Colour was liberated from the chains of visual reality. Suddenly, grass could be a cool blue, a face could be bright purple, and trees turned red. Colour had become an autonomous means of expression. This was one of the most important developments in modern art history.

GEMEENTEMUSEUM DEN HAAG | STADHOUDERSLAAN 41 | GEMEENTEMUSEUM.NL

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HOFVIJVER PASSE-PARTOUT The Hofvijver Passe-Partout is the ideal way of exploring the area around the Hofvijver, the pond at the heart of The Hague’s historic centre. This special pass offers a substantial discount on admission to five museums such as the Historical Museum of the Hague, the Prison Gate Museum, Museum Bredius and the Prince Willem V Gallery. It also entitles holders to some great offers from hospitality and catering establishments in the area. During the walk around the Netherlands’ most famous pond, guides will explain about the history of the area and the views and buildings that you encounter.

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Ode to Dutch Fashion

Famous names like Viktor & Rolf, Iris van Herpen and Jan Taminiau have placed the Netherlands firmly on the map as a country of idiosyncratic fashion talent. These and other Dutch designers attract international praise. High time, therefore, for an Ode to Dutch Fashion at Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, which has one of the most important fashion collections in the world. Never before has such a major exhibition showcasing the history of Dutch fashion been presented in the Netherlands.

GEMEENTEMUSEUM DEN HAAG | STADHOUDERSLAAN 41 GEMEENTEMUSEUM.NL

MUSEUMS

MUSEUM BREDIUS

LETTERKUNDIG MUSEUM

LOUWMAN MUSEUM

MUSEON

Museum Bredius contains the collection of art historian Bredius and features a collection of paintings, silver and porcelain in an 18th-century town house.

The Letterkundig Museum (‘Museum of Literature’) is the foremost institute for Dutch literary heritage, housing the largest, most important collection of documents pertaining to Dutch literature and its authors.

The Louwman Museum contains the world’s oldest private collection of automobiles. The collection contains over two hundred and thirty antique and classic cars.

Museon in The Hague is an educative museum that focuses on the human being in nature and culture, contemporary themes and social and scientific developments.

Lange Vijverberg 14 museumbredius.nl

Prins Willem-Alexanderhof 5 letterkundigmuseum.nl

Leidsestraatweg 57 louwmanmuseum.nl

Stadhouderslaan 37 museon.nl

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ART & CULTURE

Hero on a Plinth

Until 24 January 2016

Sometimes we hardly even notice them, but the statues in our streets and squares tell us who our heroes are, past and present. What makes someone a hero? The exhibition ‘Hero on a Plinth’ explores a number of heroes whose statues can be found throughout the city; from William of Orange to Nelson Mandela and from Louis Couperus to Aad Mansveld. Objects, paintings, film, photographs and stories are all used in the exhibition to show how these heroes have been depicted and revered throughout the ages. The exhibition also examines present-day heroism. Who deserves a statue today, and what form should it take?

HAAGS HISTORISCH MUSEUM | KORTE VIJVERBERG 7 HAAGSHISTORISCHMUSEUM.NL

PRISON

GATE MUSEUM The Gevangenpoort tells the thrilling tale of crime and punishment in days gone by. Since 1882, the mediaeval prison has operated as a museum. It lies on the Hofvijver, close to the Binnenhof in The Hague. The surrounding area is also rich in history.

Join a city walk and take a look at the 18th-century Prince William V Gallery or visit the Historical Museum of The Hague, on the opposite side of the Hofvijver.

BUITENHOF 33 GEVANGENPOORT.NL

Velázquez at the Gallery Until 29 November 2015

The Mauritshuis in The Hague presents an exceptional masterpiece of Velázquez at the Prince William V Gallery, the first public museum in the Netherlands. The painting, Portrait of Don Diego de Acedo, is a loan from the Prado in Madrid. Velázquez’ work is usually not on display in The Netherlands, so it’s a unique chance to see this painting by the renowned Spanish painter. Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez (1599-1660) was the most famous Spanish painter of the seventeenth century. Not only was he a contemporary of Rembrandt, but he also had a comparably virtuoso painting style.

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Until 3 January

DUTCH SELF-PORTRAITS SELFIES OF THE GOLDEN AGE The self-portrait is perhaps the best expression of the phenomenal explosion of the art of painting that took place in the Dutch Golden Age. Many seventeenth-century Dutch painters portrayed themselves, more than anywhere else in the world. Dutch painters developed various types of self-portraits: as gentlemen, with family members, role-playing and with artist’s accessories. These paintings have much to tell us about the artist’s self-image and presentation. In them, the painter often makes a statement about his (or her) profession, status or positioning in the world.

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MAURITSHUIS

FOTO MUSEUM

HAAGS HISTORISCH MUSEUM

Hidden in the Scheveningen dunes, like a jewel in the sand, lies the Beelden aan Zee museum (‘Sculptures by the Sea’).

The museum focuses exclusively on contemporary sculpture.

The Mauritshuis, located at a unique 17th-century palace in The Hague, has the highest number of masterpieces per square meter in the Netherlands. Make the acquaintance of The Girl with a Pearl Earring

by Vermeer, The Goldfinch by Fabritius and The Anatomy Lesson by Rembrandt.

Fotomuseum Den Haag is one of the youngest museum institutions for photography in the Netherlands.

Each year the museum presents four contemporary and enlightening exhibitions.

The Historical Museum of The Hague tells you the story of The Hague, about its government and inhabitants. Temporary exhibitions with a Hague twist are shown.

Harteveltstraat 1 beeldenaanzee.nl

Plein 29 mauritshuis.nl

Stadhouderslaan 43 fotomuseumdenhaag.nl

Korte Vijverberg 7 haagshistorischmuseum.nl

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ART & CULTURE

ESCHER IN THE PALACE Museum Escher in Het Paleis is dedicated to the world-famous artist M.C. Escher, whose art startled millions of people all over the world. The collection is housed in the former Winter Palace of Queen Mother Emma of the Netherlands. Maurits Cornelis Escher, who lived from 1898 to 1972, was a genius at drawing impossible situations. If you take a closer look at his work you realise that Escher’s illustrations are mathematical masterpieces of optical illusion. In one of his most famous works, Waterfall, water flows uphill and the towers are put together incongruously. Other works show birds morphing into fish and figures that endlessly walk up and down a staircase in the same courtyard.

MUSEUM ESCHER IN HET PALEIS LANGE VOORHOUT 74 ESCHERINHETPALEIS.NL

MONDRIAN & DE STIJL

CHANSONS GRISES

Mondrian & De Stijl finally have a permanent home base in the Netherlands. Besides Rembrandt and Van Gogh, the work of De Stijl is the only art form to be included in the Canon of Dutch History. Yet up to now there was no one place in the Netherlands where you could go to get an overview of this most important Dutch contribution to modern art.

Without De Stijl, the homes and streets and the very cityscapes of the western world would have looked very different.Moreover, the group that grew up around Piet Mondrian and Theo van Doesburg continues to inspire artists, designers and architects even to this day.

Creations by Peter George d’Angelino Tap This year, cultural institutions are commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death of Hendrik Willem Mesdag and the 125th anniversary of the death of Vincent van Gogh. Both painters inspired designer d’Angelino Tap to create spectacular creations using different art forms: Chansons Grises.

Panorama Mesdag will be showing the exhibition ‘Chansons Grises, Creations by Peter George d’Angelino Tap’, with over 20 spectacular fashion creations by the designer Peter George d’Angelino Tap.

GEMEENTEMUSEUM DEN HAAG STADHOUDERSLAAN 41 GEMEENTEMUSEUM.NL

SERVICE AT THE MESDAG COLLECTION

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POETRY AT THE LOUIS COUPERUS MUSEUM

Simultaneously, The Mesdag Collection (part of the Van Gogh Museum) is showing a unique decorated service with matching table decoration by d’Angelino Tap, based on the same striking contrast in colours by the two Dutch masters.

The Louis Couperus Museum is presenting a specially designed collection of seats by d’Angelino Tap, with material and soundtexts that forge links between Mesdag, Van Gogh, and Couperus.

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Louis Couperus Museum - Javastraat 17 louiscouperusmuseum.nl

2015 MESDAG YEAR This year, The Hague will be celebrating Mesdag’s 100-year-old cultural legacy. In the late 19th century, Mesdag put the city on the cultural map, both nationally and internationally. In addition to being a painter, Mesdag was an entrepreneur, collector, Mecenas, and an important source of inspiration for many painters from The Hague School. Since that time, Mesdag and The Hague have been inextricably interwoven.

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PANORAMA MESDAG Panorama Mesdag gives you a 360 degree vista of the sea, the dunes and the fishing village of Scheveningen as it was in 1881. Step back in time and experience a unique view of our cultural heritage – the oldest 19th century panorama in the world on its original site.

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Dutch Self-Portraits

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THE PIER PHOTOGRAPHER ARJAN DE JAGER

T he famous Pier in Scheveningen is an icon on the Dutch coast. Visitors

can fully enjoy a comprehensive range of food, drinks and shopping concepts on offer at the beach resort of Scheveningen’s attraction, combined with the sun, sea and beach. With its light, broad thoroughfares, industrial dÊcor, traditional food trucks and relaxed beach atmosphere, The Pier offers visitors a unique experience in a historical location.

Events Moreover, events take place on and around The Pier throughout the year, including the Scheveningen Kite Festival and the TodaysArt Festival.

Food & drinks, shopping, sports & adventure, culture & music and inspiration & education make The Pier a unique attraction for young and old alike during all four seasons.

History The Pier in Scheveningen extending 400 meters into the sea with its islands was built around 1900 as a wooden promenade above the sea. It burned down in 1943, but in 1961 the Pier was rebuilt out of cement and officially reopened. Nowadays the Pier offers shops, restaurants a picnic area and sun decks, amongst others.

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THE PASSAGE

The Passage is the only remaining example in the Netherlands of this type of covered shopping street, popular in major European and American cities during the 19th century. The new extension of the monumental construction towards Grote Marktstraat has given rise to a hypermodern indoor shopping arcade: Nieuwe Haagse Passage.

A veritable shopping paradise: dry and sheltered, with the latest collections from top stores!

Marina Rinaldi

Marina Rinaldi, one of the leading readyto-wear, plus-size women’s clothing brands, has 300 stores in all the fashion centres in the world. This cosy boutique on the Noordeinde in Den Haag is nevertheless unique because of its warm atmosphere and great service. Marina Rinaldi offers everything that one would expect from Max Mara’s sister company, from the world’s most desirable coats, to daytime and evening wear. Superbly flattering cuts, the intuitive Italian sense of how to wear fashion and accessories and constant research into gorgeous new fabrics and yarns make Marina Rinaldi the best-kept secret of women around the world.

DE PASSAGE | SPUISTRAAT 26 | DEPASSAGE.NL

NOORDEINDE 62 | MARINARINALDI.COM

The Vegetarian Butcher

The Vegetarian Butcher distinguishes itself with a whole new generation of meat- and fish substitutes which chefs and culinary journalists find similar to the real thing.

Ferran Adrià (El Bulli) and his team of chefs were convinced they were eating chicken thigh of excellent quality and Mark Bittman, food critic of The New York Times, praised their plant-based meat. The Independent headlined: “Is this the end of meat?” At The Vegetarian Butcher you can get the most delicious take-away meals, sandwiches and power food. From fake chicken to fake gyros and fake sausages – all this and much more is available.

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SHOPPING AREAS

SHOP TILL YOU DROP The Hague is the ideal city for shopping in style. Typical ‘Hague chic’ can found in and around the Hofkwartier and Denneweg. For hip and happening stores the place to be is the Prinsestraat and the Oude Molstraat.

Alongside the stores in Chinatown, downtown also boasts great flagship stores like Zara, the Bijenkorf and Marks & Spencer.

DENNEWEG

PRINSESTRAAT

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Denneweg, formerly a premier venue for antique shops in The Hague, is now a must for people who value lifestyle and design on an international level. Together with its narrow side streets and neighbouring canals, the Denneweg is an open air shopping mall full of specialty stores which strive to deliver optimal service.

The authentic shopping street Prinsestraat is hidden in the historical Hofkwartier.

Fashionistas make their mark here with trendy fashion and accessory stores, design shops and art galleries. Definitely one of The Hague’s most enjoyable shopping streets, with a variety of excellent restaurants and bars

Zeeheldenkwartier is one of The Hague’s most charming districts. Within walking distance of The Hague’s city centre, the Zeeheldenkwartier (literally Sea Heroes Quarter) offers a genuine urban neighborhood with beautiful houses, trendy restaurants, vivid terraces and authentic shops.

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Antique and book market

The Barbershop & Co

The art and antiques market is a veritable smorgasbord for lovers of antiques, curios, old prints & books, paintings and objets d’art. The people who buy here love making investments. A cosy stall full of old picture postcards, sorted by theme and in kept in attractive boxes, attracts an amazing amount of interest. Listen to old Dutch songs being played on the organ; behold an antique, tin Haagse Hopjes box from 1890, or find an old painting that can exchange hands for a good price.

The Barbershop & Co is a new concept store in the centre of The Hague. It’s a conscious capitalist community building, where entrepreneurs have the opportunities to show the world what they are capable of, for a small budget, henceforth a limited risk. The Barbershop & Co believes that any small business ideal can grow big if given the right opportunity. The Barbershop & Co wants to fill up empty shops with ambitious and talented people. The Hague is the right place to be for the shopping crowd of locals and tourists, as well as for the young creative minds.

PLEIN | HAAGSEANTIEKENBOEKENMARKT.NL

TORENSTRAAT 35A | THEBARBERSHOPANDCO.NL

Museumshop

LANGE VOORHOUT 58B | MUSEUMSHOPDENHAAG.NL

The Museumshop is the first independent museumshop in the Netherlands. You can find this store at one of the most beautiful locations in the old city centre of The Hague, het Lange Voorhout. The shop sells products from Dutch museums, Dutch design, books on art, Delft Blue objects and various artistic gadgets.

STELTMAN

Steltman is set in the characteristic historical center of The Hague and was founded in the year 1917. With two boutiques - one specialized in handcrafted fine jewelry, diamonds, colored gemstones and the other in mechanical watches, most of them high end Swiss brands - Steltman is one of the most versatile jewelry stores of the Netherlands. Steltman is built on craftsmanship and creativity and has its own goldsmith and watchmaker studios. The collection contains classical as well as modern pieces. Its customer base is diverse and ‘Royal’.

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NOORDEINDE

DE FRED

CHINATOWN

BABYLON

The chic Noordeinde district is primarily known for its distinctive fashion boutiques, galleries and art and antiques dealers, located in beautiful art nouveau buildings. Jewellers, antique dealers and galleries are interspersed with coffee cafés and restaurants, which makes Noordeinde worth visiting for anyone.

The Frederik Hendriklaan - almost a kilometre long - is one of the most beautiful shopping streets in the Netherlands. The Fred boasts an enormous diversity of stores, from clothing to lifestyle, from sleeping to food and the largest bookstore in The Hague.

During a tour through the city centre you may suddenly find yourself standing in the middle of Chinatown. Behind the Chinese gates sample the atmosphere of Asian restaurants, groceries and supermarkets, as well as acupuncturists and furniture stores. A mix of Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian cultures.

New Babylon Shopping Center is a lovely place to eat, relax, shop and exercise.

On the ground floor you will find a mix of fashion and health stores, a supermarket and restaurants. The first floor is occupied by 3.000 m2 Fashion Factory Outlet.

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HAAGSCHE BLUF A SHOPPER’S HAVEN In the middle of the centre, secretly hidden away behind the Dagelijkse Groenmarkt, Vlamingstraat, Venestraat and Nieuwstraat lies the Haagsche Bluf. A little area with luxury shops full of contrasting architectural styles. Historic material from all over the world was brought in to put the Haagse Bluf together. The clothes shops and specialty shops are established in beautiful historic buildings with replica gables, copied from listed buildings in The Hague and Delft.

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GULIANO Guliano is Italy in The Hague. This fantastic lunchroom, situated on one of the loveliest shopping streets in The Hague, offers a great selection of delicious sandwiches and salads.

You’ll be blown away by mouthwatering dishes such as the Bistecca, Truffelburger, Vitello Tonnato, Ed’s Pastrami, Carne Cruda and so many more. Step inside and be excellently served by the friendly staff. Buon Appetito!

Immediately behind Noordeinde Palace, in the area stretching from the Palace Gardens and Torenstraat to Hoogstraat/Noordeinde and the Great Church, you will find the Court District known as Hofkwartier. This is the perfect district for shopping ‘in style’. Beautiful streets with old bricks and gables capture the imagination and rekindle the charm of a bygone era. Gaze upwards, but be sure not to miss the unique merchandise in this small district with big allure. Luxury shopping street Noordeinde and Hoogstraat are primarily known to the majority of Hague inhabitants for their exclusive, chic stores packed with the latest trends in fashion and design. The shopping streets seamlessly transform into winding medieval streets lined with artisan businesses, hidden historical treasures and charming little restaurants and cafés.

For delicious dining go to Grapes & Olives at Veenkade, which is inspired by the Mediterranean Enotecas found on the coastal resorts of Southern Italy. To experience a taste of Paris in the heart of The Hague, visit Pastis in Oude Molstraat.

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LOLA BIKES & COFFEE

EDWIN PELSER

LÉON | RAOUL

haagshofkwartier.nl

STANLEY & LIVINGSTONE

Lola Bikes & Coffee in the Hague is awarded the title best coffee bar in the Netherlands! Not only the best coffee is served here, but the bikes are special as well. So why choose coffee OR bikes? The owner is passionate about both! And it’s something you see and feel as soon as you enter the café and enjoy a cup of coffee.

Edwin Pelser’s design store can be characterized as a collection of tales.

These stories are the manifestations of the vision and believe of designers.

Their objects are innovative but respect traditions and harmony between nature and mankind. This harmony can be seen in the breathtaking collection.

Concept store Léon | Raoul recently opened its doors. The assortment consists of industrial lighting, industrial furniture, vintage clothing, local beer, sunglasses, organic candles, jewelry, marble serving trays, home products and more.

This is the place truckers and diplomats go to for their guides and maps. Also very good for hiking and biking maps. The classic shop will feed your wanderlust. The selection of travel-related material available at this bookstore includes travel guides, books on nature, culture and customs of different countries, road atlases and lots of other stuff.

Noordeinde 91 - lolabikesandcoffee.nl

Piet Heinstraat 123 - edwinpelser.nl

Grote Markt 10 - leonenraoul.nl

Schoolstraat 21 - stanley-livingstone.com

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DE BIJENKORF

De Bijenkorf is an inspiring, trendsetting and dynamic department store that distinguishes itself by offering a wide range of products, innovative themes and special events.

The range includes top international and in-house brands of fashion, cosmetics, accessories, living, media, sport, travel, food and lifestyle. De Bijenkorf is dedicated to surprise its customers with the highest standard of quality to ensure the most inspirational and unique shopping experience. The luxury department store has an entirely new cosmetics department and The Netherlands’ largest designer shoe department: both radiate luxury and offer a premium experience.

GEDEMPTE GRACHT 28 DEBIJENKORF.NL

TAX FREE SHOPPING

at De Bijenkorf

Every cash desk in de Bijenkorf The Hague has a Tax Refund Service for all non-EU travellers when spending 50 euros or more. Purchases can be combined to get a higher refund. De Bijenkorf also gives its customers the convenience to choose their preferred currency at every cask desk.

FESTIVE SEASON

Besides the highest quality, latest trends and best services, de Bijenkorf will host an exciting range of events throughout the last months of the year.

Turn on the Lights is the opener of the festive season; with thousands of energy-efficient Led lights illuminate the façade of the majestic de Bijenkorf building. Good old friends – Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus – will ones again be a guest to de Bijenkorf.

Come and visit de Bijenkorf to experience the atmosphere of a typical Dutch festival and Christmas.

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Pauw

Of the 28 self-owned stores in the Netherlands, Pauw has two multi-brand stores on Noordeinde the Hague. Characterized according to the style of the city (and people), only the finest labels in Luxury Fashion are being offered here. Next to the independently designed private label Pauw Amsterdam, other exclusive labels such as Dries van Noten, Aspesi, Loro Piana, Vince are available.

Did you already know that the one on Noordeinde 17 will be expanding? With this larger shopping area a brand new display will be established to show new and inspiring combinations from the multi-brand collection.

Also new is the Personal Shopping service, where you can book your own personal stylist who gives tailored advice and feedback. Pauw is constantly evolving, keen to preserve the uniqueness and luxury of the collections and known for the personalized attention to its customers.

NOORDEINDE 17 & NOORDEINDE 42 PAUW.COM

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THE HAGUE PHOTOGRAPHER ARJAN DE JAGER

S tep through the famous entry gate into the historical Binnenhof (Inner

Court) in the heart of our democracy.

This is the place where the most important events in the nation’s history took place. It is also where the future is created. The Inner Court in The Hague is studded with monumental old buildings testifying of eight centuries of governing in the Low Countries, but it also has several ample open spaces, all freely open to the public. The Binnenhof is a must-see if you’re in The Hague.

Take a stroll through the courtyard and admire the fairytale-like splendour or take the time to take a tour through the various halls. You won’t be disappointed!

The Binnenhof is situated in the heart of The Hague’s city centre. It has been the location of meetings of the Dutch parliament, the Staten-Generaal, since 1446, and has been the centre of Dutch politics for many centuries. One of the towers, simply known as het Torentje (‘the Little Tower’; directly next to the Mauritshuis) has been the office of the Prime Minister of Holland since 1982. A large modern building at the south side of the Binnenhof since 1992 houses the House of Representatives, the lower but more important of the Dutch democratically elected Houses of parliament.

Court Pond Standing at the Hofvijver, ‘Court Pond’, the artificial lake beside the Binnenhof, one has a splendid view at numerous buildings from different centuries. The Hofvijver was first dug out by the counts of Holland in the late 13C. Originally a natural body of water among the sand dunes, the Court Pond was extended over the years. The excavated sand was piled up on the north side of the lake to form the elevated area known as the Lange Vijverberg, now occupied by a graciously curving line of mostly 18C mansions. The 17C buildings along the short side of the lake, the Korte Vijverberg, include the King’s Cabinet and the city’s historical museum.

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The Plein

The Plein quite simply translates to ‘the square’ in English but it’s so much more than just a simple square. Het Plein is one of the more picturesque and tasteful spots for dining and drinking in The Hague. By day, het Plein has the feeling of an old town square in the middle of an active metropolis.

It’s impossible to miss the contrast between the historical, quaint buildings located on het Plein and the modern skyscrapers towering behind. After five o’clock the corporate suits and yuppies turn up on this historic square for a drink. At night, however, the same venues transform in cafes and clubs. The Plein is one of the main nightlife hotspots in The Hague. Whether you are coming for a quick bite and a drink in a café-restaurant or to dance into the early hours of the morning in one of the trendy clubs - the Plein is the place to be!

The Pasta Canteen

The Pasta Canteen (‘De Pasta Kantine’) is a no-nonsense restaurant, focussed on fresh and tasty food. The art of leaving things out.

Pasta’s and salads, a tasteful combination that can be ordered in healthy and small portions.

All dishes under 15 euro. The restaurant cooks with biological products keeping a balance between price and quality. The pasta’s are prepared while you are waiting. Don’t hesitate to ask for the ‘Pasta of the Month’.

MAMA KELLY

Mama Kelly is the hottest place in town. A restaurant that you won’t want to miss (and shouldn’t). In the industrial setting of the former boiler house of the Caballero factory you can now eat and drink in an attractively decorated urban bistro. The menu has dishes that are simple and tasty at the same time. Chicken or shrimp from the BBQ is what’s available. The menu also offers an arsenal of cocktails, G&Ts and special beers.

Mama Kelly has a large terrace and on the weekends the establishment changes into a club.

SATURNUSSTRAAT 100 MAMA-KELLY.NL

PRINS HENDRIKPLEIN 15 DEPASTAKANTINE.NL

HanTing Cuisine

HanTing Cuisine is the best Asian restaurant in the Netherlands. The stylish restaurant has held a Michelin star for several years. In 2015, the Dutch restaurant ended in Tripadvisor’s top ten best fine dining restaurants in Europe. Head chef Han Ji masterfully combines Asian and French food at HanTing Cuisine. He develops fine dishes within a unique style to reflect his philosophy of conscious, healthy food. An absolute must for those who enjoy culinary delights!

PRINSESTRAAT 33 | HANTINGCUISINE.NL

ANNA PAULOWNAPLEIN

PAVLOV

FULL MOON CITY

BIT GRILL & CAFÉ

Anna Paulownaplein is known for its lovely cafés, restaurants, stores and beautiful houses. The choice of restaurants in this area is extremely diverse, from an authentic Indonesian rice table to a quick dish of the day.

The ambient and captivating Pavlov has a convivial bar and is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. During the winter months there is a cosy hearth indoors. Live jazz music sessions are held at Pavlov on Sunday afternoons and Tuesday evenings.

When one wants to savour authentic Cantonese cuisine, one need not look further than Full Moon City. Full Moon has become a common household name within the Chinese community of the Hague, for tasty little morsels of dim sum and classic Cantonese seafood, grilled and stir-fried dishes.

BIT Grill & Café is a steak restaurant at Buitenhof near Hotel Corona. Visit BIT (Best In Town) is an excellent place to dine before a theatre performance or visit to the cinema. The Pathé Buitenhof cinema is directly opposite BIT. BIT Grill & Café is open every day.

Anna Paulownaplein

Spui 173 - pavlov-denhaag.nl

Achter Raamstraat 75 -fullmooncity.nl

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MILLERS CAFÉ

Harbour

Eat, drink and dance in style! Millers at the Plein in The Hague is a fantastic eating venue. Millers not only provides tasty lunches, companionable drinks or delicious dinners, but it has also become the latest hotspot to while away the early hours. Enjoy a memorable evening in a retro chic and accessible setting!

Club

Situated right in the yacht harbour, The Harbour Club Scheveningen pays its own unique homage to the former fish auctions. The restaurant offers a wide range of fresh fish from across the globe. The interior of The Harbour Club is a combination of industrial, contemporary, American and trendy fabrics.

PLEIN 10 MILLERSDENHAAG.NL

DR. LELYKADE 5-13 THEHARBOURCLUB.NL

Hudson Bar and Kitchen

Hoftrammm

Hudson Bar & Kitchen Den Haag is located in the continuation of Frederik Hendriklaan and is a hotspot of the hip and vibrant Statenkwartier.

The atmosphere is American and easy going: perfect for drinks, lunch and dinner. The menu includes simple American dishes for a reasonable price. Every week delicious specials are featured on the blackboards.

Hudson is open every day; also for lunch on Wednesdays to Sundays.

Tramrestaurant Hoftrammm is a tram which has been converted into a modern and elegant restaurant and which is fully equipped with all (restorative) amenities, including a professional kitchen and toilet.

On board this culinary tram, on a fixed route through the Centre of The Hague towards Scheveningen and back, a high-quality, 4-course dinner (including wine, beer or alcohol-free package), is prepared and served.

There can be catered for a gluten, nuts and lactose free and a vegetarian menu. Booking in advance is necessary.

AERT VAN DER GOESSTRAAT 21-23 RESTAURANTHUDSON.NL

GUSTO

AROUND THE GROTE KERK HOFTRAMMM.NL

NAGA THAI

CAFÉ BLOSSOM

ZÈTA

Right in the centre of The Hague restaurant Gusto guarantees a genuine Italian experience. At Gusto you can enjoy lunches, dinners with delicious Italian specialties and selected wines, evening drinks. The unique interior with photos of Italian celebrities, Illy coffee and cosy alcoves... you’ll feel just like you’re in Italy.

Naga Thai is a restaurant located in the heart of the Statenkwartier, where you can relax and enjoy the authentic taste of the Thai cuisine. The style of Naga Thai is an influence of the traditional Royal Thai Cuisine, the five taste (sweet, salt, acid, bitterness and umami) buds are a marriage of flavours in each dish.

Café Blossom offers a friendly place where you can have breakfast, lunch & high tea. Situated near the Peace Palace. Known for its fresh coffee and famous cakes. All products are homemade on the day and as organic as possible so you will definitely taste the quality.

Zèta is the perfect place to start the day in a relaxed way with a delicious breakfast. The lively atmosphere makes Zèta the perfect spot for a cosy drink or meal. Health freaks can enjoy a wide selection from yoghurt and muesli to healthy filled rolls and for those with a sweet tooth, they can enjoy the unique, homemade sweetmeats.

Plein 22 - italiaans-restaurant-gusto.nl

Molore Faciduisim - nagathai.nl

Anna Paulownastraat 70c - cafeblossom.nl

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Walter Benedict

An industrial space with exposed-brick walls, a central bar and a bird cage lamp.

The ambiance fits perfectly with this hip and happening restaurant. It’s trendy, approachable and warm, despite being on the rather stuffy Danneweg. The two fresh young men behind Walter are well-versed in the hospitality industry and know exactly what they want. And apparently what The Hague wants, as the place is packed with fun people. From hip expats to fashionable young ladies. At Walter’s you can have breakfast all day, and there are cakes, baguettes, a tempting bistro menu and of course, a tasty Eggs Benedict. But you can also stop in for a G&T. DENNEWEG 69 | WALTERBENEDICT.NL

The Penthouse

At 135 metres high, The Penthouse is the highest restaurant in the Netherlands.

It’s even at a higher altitude than the restaurant of the Eiffel tower. In addition to a luxury five-course dinner, there is always room for lunch, ‘highest’ tea or drinks. Don’t forget to go out onto the spectacular city balcony and enjoy the view. At weekends, the restaurant transforms into a nightclub.

RIJSWIJKSEPLEIN 786 | THEPENTHOUSE.NL

ONI

Once one of the hippest restaurants, now a classic. At Oni you enter into a world of simple beauty: a décor of white walls, sleek bamboo tables and interconnected benches, framed by ceiling lighting in a palette ranging from deep red to bright blue. Oni serves incredibly good Japanese food. The scallop with spicy mayonnaise is famous and you have to try it at least once. The crunchy sea eel, the sushi, makirolls and sashimi are also highly recommended. A highlight is the bento boxes: lacquered boxes that contain, within their nine little compartments, all flavours – sweet, sour, salty and bitter – captured in a variety of little snacks.

Catch

DR. LELYKADE 43 | BYSIMONIS.NL

PRINSESTRAAT 35 ONI-RESTAURANT.NL

SPARK

by Simonis

Catch by Simonis is located right beside the water in the Second Inner Harbour and boasts a fantastic view of the yacht harbour and sea. Pull up a chair and enjoy a variety of fresh fish. The oysters and lobster plateau are particularly irresistible here.

SOUTH OF HOUSTON

LITTLE V

THE FILMHUIS

After a day of shopping and sightseeing, meet up with friends in bar Spark. This trendy bar focuses on after-work drinks. By offering aperitivos on Friday afternoons and signature cocktails plus live music on weekends, Spark is the latest hotspot in town.

We all love New York don’t we. On the wellknown square called Plein you’ll find South of Houston. There is a brick wall with beautiful prints of New York on one side, bistro chairs on the other side. South of Houston is not easy to compare to other establishments in The Hague. It is just a relaxed new bistro style restaurant.

Little V is a trendy Vietnamese restaurant, located in Chinatown. Little V stands for Little Vietnam... but it is mainly a big surprise. The interior is a mixture of modern and traditional design with industrial and Vietnamese elements. Little V is a perfect and affordable start of your evening downtown.

Filmhuis The Hague runs on tender loving care for authentic films and film history.

The Filmhuis offers a choice of film titles worth viewing for their quality, remarkable theme or their place in the portfolio or history of film. The cinema also houses a lively bar and an affordable restaurant specialized in vegetarian dishes.

Zeestraat 35 - restaurantpearl.com

Lange Houtstraat 3 - southofhouston.nl

Rabbijn Maarsenplein 21 - littlev.nl

Spui 191 - filmhuisdenhaag.nl

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Visit The Hague

The Hague lies along an 11 kilometre stretch of beach on the West Coast of the Netherlands and is easy to reach by boat, plane, train or car. Rotterdam-The Hague Airport is less than 30 kilometres away and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from The Hague. Once you’ve arrived in The Hague it’s easy to get around by public transport: it takes just 10 to 15 minutes to travel from the city centre to Scheveningen beach by tram or bus. To be able to travel by public transport in The Hague you will need an OV-chipkaart with sufficient credit on it for your journey. You can top up your OV-chipkaart at the HTM service points in both The Hague Central and The Hague Hollands Spoor (HS) station. And if you don’t have an OV-chipkaart? You can buy a day card for one day’s unlimited travel on HTM transport at the Tourist Information Office (the ‘VVV’) in The Hague.

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