10 Terrific Things to Do in The Hague, Netherlands, Hague, Netherlands

It’s interesting when you only know a place due to one very specific context. For me, The Hague was always associated with the International Court of Justice and stories regarding war criminals. Anything beyond that, I had no idea. In the end, it took a visit to this city in the Netherlands to fully realise that Den Haag, as it’s known in Dutch, is way more than just that. My visit showed me that there are so many cultural things to do in The Hague, that it easily rivals Amsterdam in that regard.

Whereas Amsterdam is often seen as fun, exuberant and breathtakingly beautiful, The Hague is considerably more reserved. The two really don’t have the same atmosphere and as such likely appeal to very different crowds. Visiting the Hague you’re in for a far more cultural experience, but there’s also beauty to be found here too. Plus, I know I only scratched the surface regarding the city’s many, many museums. With all that said, here are 9 things to do in the Hague while visiting the Netherlands. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).