Discover Den Haag Trip 2026

The compact museum in a former city palace holds one of the most important collections of Dutch masters and is best known for Johannes Vermeer's world-famous painting Girl with a Pearl Earring, which attracts hundreds of thousands of art lovers every year.

The historic building complex from the 13th century still serves today as the seat of the Dutch parliament and government, and impresses with the Gothic Hall of Knights, where the Queen's Speech opens parliament each year.

The Netherlands' best-known seaside resort boasts a wide sandy beach, a historic pier with a Ferris wheel and bungee jump tower, and numerous beach pavilions, making Den Haag one of the few capitals with direct access to the sea.

In the former winter palace of the Queen, the museum shows the astonishing optical illusions and mathematically inspired graphics of artist M.C. Escher, complemented by interactive installations that bring his impossible constructions to life.

The nearest airport, Rotterdam The Hague, is located about 15 kilometers south and can be reached by train and bus in about 30 minutes. Direct trains also run from Schiphol Airport, taking about 40 minutes to reach Den Haag.

The compact museum in a former city palace holds one of the most important collections of Dutch masters and is best known for Johannes Vermeer's world-famous painting Girl with a Pearl Earring, which attracts hundreds of thousands of art lovers every year.

The historic building complex from the 13th century still serves today as the seat of the Dutch parliament and government, and impresses with the Gothic Hall of Knights, where the Queen's Speech opens parliament each year.

The Netherlands' best-known seaside resort boasts a wide sandy beach, a historic pier with a Ferris wheel and bungee jump tower, and numerous beach pavilions, making Den Haag one of the few capitals with direct access to the sea.