The Hague – The Royal City by the Sea

The Hague, the multinational city of peace and justice, the third-most populous city in the Netherlands with over 700,000 inhabitants is also the seat of the government and home to the Royal Family.By Helen Cleary

The Binnenhof palace is the political heart of the Netherlands where you can visit the House of Representatives of the Dutch Parliament, the Knights‘ Hall and the royal throne.

Het Vredespaleis (the Peace Palace) finished in 1913 originated from the ideals of pacifism and world peace at the end of the 19th century. Countries all around the world contributed to its architecture, interior design and gardens. Today, the building is still used by the International Court of Justice, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the Peace Palace Library, and The Academy of International Law.
Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery in the former city palace dating from the 17th century houses masterpieces from the Dutch „Golden Age”.

From medieval to ultra-modern – the Hague has it all. An ideal way to see the old and the new is a boat tour along the canals through the historic waterways past China Town, the royal neighbourhood, the Art Nouveau buildings and the city centre with its spectacular skyline. Or take a ride on Randstadrail and marvel at the engineering feats en route through the financial district Beatrixkwartier – including the tram viaduct Netkous (fishnet stocking).

From skyscrapers to seascapes - the North Sea resort of Scheveningen and 11 km of beach are only 10 minutes away from The Hague by tram. If you take the Hoftrammm restaurant tram for example, you can enjoy a 4-course dinner in a GTL8-1. Meals on wheels with a difference!