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Drunk but not quite ready to go home?

Head to Sociëteit De Pijpela: a place nobody has ever managed to get into sober. What can we say about De Pijpela? It’s actually just one of those places you have to experience for yourself when you’re completely smashed. One thing’s for sure, it’s a good place to end the night.

Mon – Wed: 00:00 – 04:00 & Thu – Sun: 00:00 – 05:00 Noordeinde 14a

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People–watching

Like watching people? In the summer Martes has a great terrace to sit, have a coffee and just watch people walk and cycle by across the small bridge.

On a rainy day, sit down at the bar, look outside and do the very same.

Mon: 08:00 – 16:00 & Tue – Fri: 08:00 – 17:00 Sat: 09:00 – 17:00 Sun: 10:00 – 17:00 martes-den-haag.nl – Hooistraat 5

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A stroll down the Lange Voorhout

The Lange Voorhout used to be the place to be seen. Back in the day, the tree–lined avenue was where the aristocracy would swan up and down, seashells crunching underfoot, showing off their good health. King Willem II kept a ‘party’ palace (currently the Escher museum) further up the road and, later on, world leaders like Roosevelt, Eisenhower and Churchill, would stay at the iconic Hotel Des Indes. The Lange Voorhout also features the narrowest house in The Hague: it’s no wider than 183 cm. Try and find it at no. 32. hoteldesindes.nl – Lange Voorhout 54 – 56

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Under the shade of the old linden trees at the Lange Voorhout, one of the most beautiful places in The Hague, you’ll find Jeff ’s Voorhout, a french– style coffee truck. Jeff himself can usually be found at the hot plate, making crêpes or ‘poffertjes’. This is Jeff ’s 7th season running and the food & coffee are great! Get there before 10:00 and you’ll be able to steal a coffee or cappuccino for less than €1,50.

May – September: Thu and Sun: 8:00 – 17:00 poffertjeshuys.nl

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For explorers

At Stanley & Livingstone it’s easy to get lost in their countless beautiful books about distant lands, exotic countries and cities around the world. Planning a trip around the world or a long holiday? You’ll find all the inspiration you need at this shop.

Open daily www.stanley–livingstone.eu – Schoolstraat 21 Nope, nothing to do with birds, but everything to do with a happy, friendly bar. The place was opened in 1928 by Miss De Vink and soon became a gay bar.

Nowadays it’s still bustling with people from all walks of life. The bar has different activities almost every day. Bingo, karaoke, you name it. What’s more, the bartenders are always up for a party.

Sun – Wed: 16:00 – 01:00 & Thu – Sat: 16:00 – 02:30 cafedevink.com – Schoolstraat 28

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Here are the rules. For just girls and girls and guys, it’s just one kiss on the cheek if you know each other well. Three kisses in more formal situations. Things can get pretty awkward if you’re not clear on what to do or how well you know each other. Guys just grab each other firmly like they’re starting an arm-wrestling contest. The harder the slap the better. Or they just give each other a smack on the back. We say ‘Hoi’, ‘Hey’ or ‘Hallo’ when we meet and ‘Doei’, ‘Tot snel’ or ‘Hoi-hoi’ when we say good-bye.

Eleven kilometres of pristine beaches. Woah. No joke, we are actually really proud of our beaches.

In the summer, locals go to Het Zwarte Pad (No.50, tram 1 or 9 to Scheveningen Noorder strand) or the quieter Zuiderstrand (take tram 17, get off at Van Boetzelaerlaan and walk 15 minutes). When autumn arrives, most of the beach pavilions disappear, but a few stay on during the wintertime. Find them near the lighthouse (take tram 11 to Scheveningen Haven).

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that the sidewalk is for pedestrians. Remember that when you’re taking a selfie with your bestie at Noordeinde Palace (No. 24). Oh, and if you park your bike somewhere, make sure to lock it to a pole or bridge railing. If you don’t have a bike, just walk. Or better still! Act like a local and hop on the back of your friend’s bike.

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don’t walk. cycle!

We start cycling at a young age and love to cycle a lot. With that in mind, don’t look surprised if you see someone cycling in a hurricane, with a passenger on the back, shopping bags hanging off the handlebars, holding an umbrella with one hand and eating a herring with the other, while singing ‘Oh Oh Den Haag’. Sound reckless? Not to us. For safety’s sake, keep in mind that the road and cycle lanes are for cyclists and

In the eye of the shopping hurricane that is the centre of The Hague, you’ll find a little place called ‘t Achterommetje. On Thursdays (The Hague’s weekly shopping night), between 17:00 and 19:30, catch their Dish of the Day, which varies from traditional Dutch ‘hutspot’ to a French boeuf bourguignon. Look closely into the alleys off the Passage and you’ll probably find it.

Mon – Wed: 10:00 – 17:00 Thu: 10:00 – 19:30 Fri – Sat 10:00 – 18:00 Sun: 11:00 – 18:00 achterommetje.nl – Achterom 71

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King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and their three daughters, Catharina-Amalia, Alexia and Ariane are well-loved by the Dutch. We like to think of the King in particular as ‘one of our own’, which has earned him a nickname. We affectionately call His Majesty the King of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander Claus George Ferdinand, Prins van Oranje-Nassau, Jonkheer van Amsberg, by his nickname: Willy. It was thought up by a satirical TV programme that did some fantastic voice overs of the King and Queen. The royal couple live and work in The Hague, in two different palaces: Huis ten Bosch and Paleis Noordeinde. Their presence in The Hague gives the city a dash of royal flair.

You have to try it at least once! Grab this delicious fish by the tail, drag it through the raw onions (or eat it au naturel). Then hold it up high and lower it into your mouth. Watch out for the seagulls! They’re fast and can snatch the ‘haring’ right out of your hand before you know what’s going on.

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Hague 5: home to the champions. Don’t let that scare you off, amateurs are welcome. Once they find it, that is. Hague 5 is a well–hidden gem. You could easily walk by without noticing it, so keep your eyes peeled for the doorbell. Upstairs are fifteen professional pool tables just waiting for you to pop the cue. One of their house rules is: don’t complain about the bad music. They like their bad music.

Mon: 17:00 – 00:30 & Tue – Thu: 15:00 – 00:30 Fri: 15:00 – 01:30 Sat: 13:00 – 01:30 Sun: 13:00 – 23:00 hague5.nl – Gortstraat 7

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Set in an iconic Medieval coach house, Rootz serves over 240 different Dutch and Belgian beers. Not sure what beer you’re into?

Do the Rootz Mini Beer Tasting to find out what you want to be drinking the rest of the night.

The staff are also really good at recommending what to drink with each dish. Legend has it that one night the owner personally tried each beer himself in order to pair it with the perfect dish. Sunday is Bottle Night. Not as weird or dangerous as it sounds.

You just get a 25% discount off your beer between 21:30 and midnight. Still standing? Stay for some live music: open jam fiesta, from 23:30 to 3:30.

Mon – Tue: 10:00 – 00:30 & Wed – Sun: 10:00 – 04:00 Fri till 05:00 rootz.nl – Grote Marktstraat 14

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At De Nutstuin you’re allowed to pick apples and plums straight from the trees. It’s a hidden garden in the city centre behind a big hotel.

Find your way through the bee–themed tunnel at Jan Hendrikstraat. Come here to relax, enjoy a cup of coffee and check out the birdhouses and vertical garden. In the summer you might even come to do a yoga–class, listen to a concert or watch an outdoor movie. The garden is part of Het Nutshuis and is occasionally used for their events.

Mon – Fri: 10:00 – 17:00 & Sat: 11:00 – 16:00 nutshuis.nl – Jan Hendrikstraat or Riviervismarkt 5

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Not gay, not straight, just friendly

Don’t be surprised to see the bartender dressed up like a drag queen. De Landman is a mixture of gay, straight, young and old people. The place has been a hetero–friendly gay bar for over 30 years. The vibe is more or less high society in suits, but the place gets a lot of party people, too.

Sun – Wed: 16:00 – 01:30 & Thu – Sat: 16:00 – 02:30 cafedelandman.nl – Denneweg 48

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If you’re looking for a souvenir, take a peek inside Kado om de Hoek. You’ll be met by the friendliest shop owner in The Hague who has the biggest smile you’ll ever see. And after you’ve picked one or more surprising gifts, the wrapping process is an experience on its own.

Tue – Sat: 10:00 – 18:00 & Sun – Mon: 11:30 – 17:30 kadoomdehoek.nl – Hogewal 1 ‘left’

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Dawn till dusk…till dawn

You could literally spend a whole day sunbathing at the Grote Markt and only move when the sun turns.

Grote Markt is usually bustling with life and is a popular hangout for students and creative people.

The former market square is home to six bars and restaurants with their own specialties. Start your morning with a coffee at the Boterwaag on the sunny side of the square. As the sun turns and you start getting hungry, follow its golden rays to the Zeta on the other side. Their menu features delicious Thai food in the evening and yummy organic sandwiches during the day, including a triple–layered cheese toastie. As the sun sets, and you’re looking for a beer and some music, head to the Zwarte Ruiter, which combines the feel of a brasserie with rock’ n roll.

Not into head–banging and feeling more like samba?

Have a cocktail at tiki bar Vavoom. Their long list of cocktails, ranging from Cucarachas to Honolulu Juicers, will definitely keep you occupied. It proves the saying: ‘time flies when you’re having rum.’

Sun – Wed: 10:00 – 01:00 & Thu – Sat: 10:00 – 01:30 gmdh.nl – Grote Markt

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If you ask a random local where to get a good sandwich, they’ll probably send you to Dungelmann.

This butcher/sandwich shop has 150 years experience in making two traditional Dutch delicacies: the ‘balletje gehakt’ and the ‘croquet’, pronounced ‘croh–kett’. On top of that, their broad selection of excellent locally sourced and speciality meats set them apart from other butcher shops.

Mon: 11:30 – 18:00 & Tue – Fri: 09:00 – 18:00 Sat: 09:00 – 17:00 Sun: 12:00 – 17:00 dungelmann.nl – Hoogstraat 34

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Whiskey heaven

At Huppel the Pub, you’ll immediately notice the impressive wall behind the bar, featuring 150 different bottles of single malt whiskey.

If whiskey isn’t your thing: they also have around 60 different speciality beers. On a cold Sunday in Winter, around six ‘o clock, have a bowl of soup from the big pot on the bar. Order some finger food, like meatballs, fennel salami or matured Dutch cheese with jam or ‘appelstroop’.

Mon – Wed: 16:00 – 02:00 & Thu – Fri: 16:00 – 02:30 Sat: 15:00 – 02:30 Sun: 15:00 – 02:00 dehuppel.nl – Oude Molstraat 21

If you’re looking for a snack, you’ve come to the right place. At ‘t Kleinste Winkeltje you’ll usually have to queue out in the street, as the place is literally a 2 m2 closet. But the food is worth the wait: their Belgian fries are the best around. Feeling adventurous?

Try fries topped with peanut sauce.

Mon – Sun: 12:00 – 17:30 Thu till 20:00 Sun till 17:00 Papestraat 1a

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At this neighbourhood eatery you’ll find the best Indonesian food in The Hague.

Dayang is family run and owned by an Indonesian couple who cook authentic, home–cooked Sumatran dishes from a tiny kitchen. Don’t expect a fancy restaurant. Do expect pretty amazing food for very affordable prices. Their famous Saté Ajam is an absolute must–eat. In the summer, get some drinks and take your food to the Paleistuin (No.3) for a more relaxed experience.

Tue – Sat: 16:00 – 22:00 & Sun: 17:00 – 22:00 eethuisdayang.nl – Prinsestaat 65

7 Years in… De Oude Mol

One of the best kept secrets in The Hague: De Oude Mol. A visit to this pub is simply a must.

It’s been around for over a hundred years and has a great authentic and cosy atmosphere: shoddy lamps, striking paintings and a green china sideboard that serves as a bar. You’ll definitely see a lot of regulars.

Some of them have been there literally since the place first opened.

Sun – Wed: 17:00 – 01:00 &Thu – Sat: 17:00 – 02:00 Oude Molstraat 61

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This colourful coffee bar serves a broad range of delicious coffee. Besides coffee, Lola’s founders are also passionate about custom bikes, so make sure to check out some of the hand–made bicycles displayed on the walls. If you’re into cycling, join them for a ride on the beach on Sunday mornings on their so–called fatbikes. It’s a great way to discover Scheveningen’s beaches and dunes.

Open daily: 08:00 – 18:00 lolabikesandcoffee.nl – Noordeinde 91

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Shopping for clothes can be stressful. There’s just too much choice. Even for guys. Baskèts, however, offers a range of carefully selected jeans, sweaters and other men’s clothing items in basic colours.

The owners, Bart and Johan, have a good eye for fashion. And they’re really friendly.

Tue – Sat: 10:00 – 18:00 & Sun: 13:00 – 17:00 baskets-store.com – Papestraat 22

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Expect something else at Het Rariteitenkabinet (cabinet of curiosities).

Everything here is dead. Skulls, skeletons and preserved frogs line the walls in an overwhelmingly stuffed space. The place also has genuine tribal art collected from all over the world by the proprietor, Loek. His fascination for preserving history started when he found a dog’s skull in former Yugoslavia.

Wed – Sat: 12:00 – 18:00 het-rariteiten-kabinet.nl Korte Molenstraat 23

At ‘t Bakkertje (Li’l Bakery) you’ll be able to get yourself a ‘Haagse Poffer’ – basically, pastry stuffed with almond paste and nuts: a local delicacy. Or why not get a little bag of green and yellow chocolate sprinkles, The Hague’s colours. And you should definitely try our famous ‘Haagse Hopjes’.

Mon – Sat: 7:30 – 17:00 & Sun: 11:00 – 17:00 hetbakkertje.nl – Oude Molstraat 38

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The place to be to get your sneakers, t–shirts, decks and skateboard parts. The owner of Manus Skateshop has a great flair for picking the right items and gives great advice. Ask him for the best skateboarding spot.

Open daily manusskateshop.nl – Papestraat 19

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Into sports? You’ve just found your favourite pub!

If your favourite team is playing, O’casey’s will probably have the game on on one of their screens.

When you get hungry, have a burger – Sundays and Mondays after 19:00 it’s buy one get one free!

Or join in and challenge locals or other travellers in the famous O’casey’s Pub Quiz every Thursday!

Mon – Fri from 16:00 & Weekends from 12:00 ocaseys.nl – Noordeinde 140

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There are No Boys Allowed in this shop, which happens to be one of the first shops in the Netherlands that caters exclusively to female sneakerheads in a man’s world. No mainstream shoes and some very exclusive pieces and releases.

Tue – Sun: 11:00 – 18:00 noboysallowed.nl – Prinsestraat 104

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Anouk, Kane, Di–rect – local heroes one and all – all started out their stellar musical careers at De Paap. Even Golden Earring took to the stage here with ‘Radar Love’. De Paap has been a playground for all kinds of bands for over twenty years. Wanna hear local talent? Go in on a Thursday night and discover the new Anouk, Kane or Di–rect.

Thu: 19:00 – 04:00 Fri: 18:00 – 05:00 Sat: 19:00 – 05:00 depaap.nl – Papestraat 32

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A small slice of Amsterdam, that’s how most people describe Happy End. You’ll see high heels hanging from the ceiling.

No one knows why: it probably has something todo with the sign that says “No high heels allowed”.

Their vintage hi–fi sound system will be playing all kinds of ‘meezingers’ like ‘Bloed, Zweet en Tranen’ by the late André Hazes, a popular Dutch folk singer from Amsterdam. Grab the mic and sing along!

Mon – Sun: 15:00 – 01:00 & Sat: till 02:00 – Prinsestraat 124

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Sapore is probably the smallest Italian restaurant in town, with only room for 12 inside.

In the summer they expand to the sidewalk with a few tables. It might be cramped, but the pastas and pizzarettes are made fresh à la minute. So be early and get a seat or get take – away and have it at the Paleistuin (No.3). Enjoy!

Open daily: 12:00 – 21:00 sapore.nl – Molenstraat 30

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Up for a bike ride with a well–known local? It can’t get any better than a bike tour with our very own ‘nachtburgemeestâh’ (Mayor of the Night), René Bom. He’ll take you on a ride along the secrets of De Hofstad (a nickname for The Hague because of the many ‘hofjes’). Ask him anything, especially where to party like the locals do. He’s our nighttime mayor: he knows. Arrange a tour with Bom at Totzo!

Open daily: 09:00 – 18:00 totzo.org – Noordeinde 39

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The Paleistuin, or palace gardens, belong to Noordeinde Palace. The gardens are a neat and quiet place where locals come to enjoy a picnic in the summer.

A little–known back door to the gardens can be found where the Oude Molstraat meets the Molenstraat. Walk through the arch and down the alley. Buzz in at the door, which will open by magic.

Harry Potter, anyone?

Mon – Sun: sunrise to sunset – Prinsessewal or Molenstraat

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Florencia is the place to be if you’re into ice cream. Everyone melts when they step inside this romantic Haguetalian hotspot. Locals, young and old, come to chill here all year long, because they know: it’s never too cold for ice cream!

Too many flavours? No such thing.

I recommend you try “Cake IJs” – it’s my favourite! On the piazza near the planters you’ll also find a makeshift instrument installation. Now you can eat ice cream and make music at the same time! Bring Cash.

Mon – Fri: 07:30 – 23:30 & Sat – Sun: 08:00 – 23:30 florenciaijs.nl – Torenstraat 55

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Expect the ambiance of a small wine bar or ‘enoteca’ in Sicily. Grapes & Olives serves a broad selection of stunning wines from all around the Mediterranean.

In the summer, take their riviera vibe one step further and have your wine on their boat on the canal.

Mon – Thu: 16:00 – 00:00 & Fri: 16:00 – 01:00 Sat – Sun: 15:00 – 01:00 grapesandolives.nl – Veenkade 1

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Acoustic Tuesdays, open session Wednesdays, blues Thursdays, (hard) rock Fridays and whatever– they–feel–like Saturdays. So it doesn’t matter what kind of music you love, there’s always a day in the week at Lokaal Vredebreuk that fits your genre.

Tue – Wed: 20:00 – 01:30 & Thu – Sat: 20:00 – 02:30 lokaalvredebreuk.nl – Papestraat 38

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A lot of cool and famous musicians, like James Brown, have been to Cremers: so you’re in good company. Enjoy the good music, chill vibes and local art on the walls. Share your table with others to double the fun! Don’t forget to bring your ID. Sun – Thu: 11:00 – 01:00 & Fri – Sat: 11:00 – 02:00 cafecremers.nl – Prinsestraat 84

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Usually, libraries are places to go and sit and study, unless they’re called Café de Bieb.

This old library’s books have been replaced by coffees, beers and organic sandwiches (available in the daytime). In the summer you’ll be able to enjoy a drink by the canal or on the boat by the quay.

Wednesday is open mic night. And if you can play: hit the stage. Most weekends there’s live music, too.

Sun – Wed: 09:00 – 01:00 & Thu – Sat: 09:00 – 02:00 cafedebieb.com – Veenkade 7 – 9

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One day, two friends joined forces and started a French bistro bar and cherrypicked the best from cuisines across Europe.

Take all of that and you have: De Twee Heeren.

The restaurant has a mostly locally sourced, organic and seasonal menu (three courses €24,50) that changes each month. If you’re looking for something different, try their L’Aperitivo Italiano night (Sundays from 16:00 to 18:00) when they put small dishes out on the bar while you sip your apéritif!

Sun – Tue: 11:00 – 00:00 & Wed: 11:00 – 01:00 Thu: 11:00 – 01:30 Fri – Sat: 11:00 – 02:30 barbistrodetweeheeren.nl – Oude Molstraat 6

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Want a quick snack but had enough interaction with the locals for now?

Head over to Van Muijden, a butcher shop, and get a ‘kroket’ or ‘frikandel’ from the ‘automatiek’.

An automatiek is a vending machine that sits in the wall; it became very popular after it was invented in Germany in the 1920s. Nowadays the Dutch are the only ones that still love the automatiek: we love a ‘kroketje uit de muur’.

Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 18:00 & Sat and Sun: 08:00 – 17:00 slagerijvanmuijden.nl – Prinsestraat 12

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Noordeinde Palace is where our King strides across the marble floors in his red velvet cloak, trimmed with white ermine and decorated with 83 lions stitched with gold thread... to get a coffee.

Or he might just be making copies in a royal onesie.

We don’t know because this is his official office and the palace is not open to the public. What we do know is that the King receives new ambassadors at Paleis Noordeinde every Wednesday. They arrive at the palace in horse–drawn gilt state coaches, accompanied by an honour guard and fanfare that plays the national anthem of the visiting country.

They might play yours! This all happens around half past ten in the morning. Look for the Royal Standard (flag) waving above the palace, that means the King is at work. koninklijkhuis.nl – Noordeinde 68

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Paris is known for its maze of narrow streets featuring tiny restaurants that serve excellent food.

Well, in The Hague, we have the Oude Molstraat and Le Café: an authentic French café with exquisite food. It’s the cosiest place with only seven tables and fourteen chairs, walls lined with photos of French celebrities, and all the food coming from a tiny, tiny kitchen. In the summer, after your meal, go outside, stick a chair in the street and sip your wine like a true bon vivant.

Mon – Thu: 15:30 – 01:00 & Fri – Sun: 15:30 – 02:30 www.le-cafe.nl – Oude Molstraat 26A

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…and, never take that seriously because that’s something that was important to our parents a loooong time ago. 200 years. They’re old. Nowadays few people really know the story behind it anymore. Try and ask a local – they might know.

Haagse Harry is a cartoon caricature inspired by Den Haag locals and clichés drawn by the late illustrator, Marnix Rueb. Harry ‘lult plat Haags’ (speaks local slang) and uses strong language and some colourful verbs. Some say our King is a big fan of Haagse Harry and collects the comic books. We really hope that’s true.

The Haagse Passage is the oldest shopping arcade in the Netherlands. It was designed after the Grandes Arcades in Paris and Brussels. It features a stunning glass ceiling, pedestrian bridges and chiselled façades, making it worth a walk through.

It was built in 1885 by local dignitaries and is now a unesco monument.

Mon: 12:00 – 18:00 & Tue – Wed: 10:00 – 18:00 Thu: 10:00 – 21:00 Fri – Sat: 10:00 – 18:00 Sun: 12:00 – 17:00 depassage.nl – Passage

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Double Dutch

Next to the statue of King Willem II, you’ll find Haringkraam Buitenhof. Order a herring with fresh onions and look around to spot a local who’s eating a herring to see how to handle this Dutch delicacy.

Or order a Double Dutch: a soft roll with two (!) herrings. Either you’ll love it or you won’t. But at least try it once! Always beware of seagulls, they love herring too…

Open daily: 10:00 – 18:00

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Knights and ministers

The Ridderzaal, or Hall of Knights, was and is one of the political powerhouses in The Hague.

Back in the 13th century, the powerful noblemen of the realm would have important meetings at the hall, which is located at the centre of the Binnenhof.

Storks used to populate the courtyard and pick at the leftovers of the fish market. These days the storks have been replaced by pigeons and the feudal knights by ministers and members of parliament. The Ridderzaal is used for the State Opening of Parliament, featuring the King’s Speech (Troonrede) in which the King sets out the government’s key policies for the coming parliamentary session. The Binnenhof is open to the public. (The Ridderzaal offers audio guide tours provided by ProDemos. Entrance €5.)

Mon – Sat: 09:30 – 17:00 prodemos.nl – Hofweg 1

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From a ‘borrel’ with the Prime Minister to a party with Sinterklaas

bring home the haagse hopjes

The story of this candy began in a house on the Lange Voorhout with a local aristocrat, Baron Hendrik Hop. He loved his coffee with sugar and cream. A lot of both. Legend has it, one night he left his coffee on the stove and went to bed. The next morning his cup was filled with evaporated lumps of coffee caramel. And that’s how our famous Haagse Hopjes started out! Super addictive: once you Hop, you can’t stop.

Wanna suit up and party with civil servants and well–known Dutch politicians?

Go to Plein and start your evening early with our national sport – ‘borrelen’ – at ‘bruin’ café Berger.

Get a drink and order a ‘Straatje Plein’: a combo of cheese sticks, mini spring rolls, chicken bites and ‘bitterballen’ (bitterballs: deep–fried crispy balls stuffed with meaty ragout). Feel like dancing?

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Head to Millers or Haagsche Kluis. Millers attracts an older, slightly fancier crowd and has two music areas: house and R&B. Make sure to find the illuminated disco floor: much fun guaranteed!

Haagsche Kluis is something else. Picture a small venue stuffed with party people: wall to wall, hanging from the cei-ling – you know how it goes.

Later on in the night, the fancy peeps from Millers and crazier crowd from Haagsche Kluis meet again at Piet Patat. It’s no Michelin–starred fry place, but everything tastes good after a drink too many.

Feeling energised after your ‘patatje oorlog’? Take your Piet Patat posse with you and join the party at Het Feest van Sinterklaas on the same street.

This place used to be a strip club: you’ll be able to tell by the dancing pole. A lot of bar staff who have been working all night come here after they clock out. To have one last drink. Or as they call it, a ‘sluitdrankje’. At these places, there’s a good chance you’ll be dancing the night away with one or more government ministers.

Berger: Sun – Thu: 11:00 – 01:00 & Fri – Sat: 11:00 – 03:00 cafeberger.nl – Plein 18 / Millers: Opens daily at 10:00 Closes Sun – Wed: 01:00 Thu at 04:00 Fri – Sat: 04:30 millersdenhaag.nl – Plein 10 / Haagsche Kluis: Thu – Sat: 22:00 – 04:00 danscafekluis.nl – Plein 20 / Piet Patat: Open when you need a snack the most.

Herenstraat 3 /Feest van Sinterklaas: Fri – Sat: 00:00 – 05:00 feestvansinterklaas.com – Herenstraat 6

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king’s night – Free

The night before King’s Day, you’re guaranteed to lose your friends in the crowds. But you’ll easily make new ones while enjoying the many bands and performances in town.

City centre – Google ‘Life I Live Festival’ 27 April 2016

king’s day – Free

We celebrate King Willy’s birthday by selling our unwanted stuff (books, toys, furniture, etc.) in a city wide yard sale in the streets. Go out and find some unexpected treasures.

Frederik Hendriklaan and Belgisch Park Google ‘King’s Day The Hague’ 18 June 2016

flagday – Free

The first barrel of fresh herring gets auctioned for charity and is celebrated with local Scheveningen traditions like a ‘vlootschouw’ (fleet review). People play traditional Dutch games and eat herring all day. Second Harbour vlaggetjesdag.com 26 June 2016

parkpop – Free

The biggest free annual festival in Europe: 225.000 visitors in one park! The festival has multiple stages and features local bands and international headliners like The Kooks and Jason Mraz. Zuiderpark parkpop.nl/en 29 June – 3 July 2016

zeeheldenfestival – Free

The ‘Maritime Heroes Festival’ is the biggest block party in town. Expect street artists, rock bands and sea food.

A lot of locals, no tourists. You’ll be the first.

Frederik Hendrikplein zeeheldenfestival.nl 8 – 17 July 2016

de parade – Ticket required

This is a travelling festival with over a 100 performance art, theatre and dance performances. Join the silent disco, eat some ‘poffertjes’ and hop on the merry-go-round.

Westbroekpark deparade.nl 18 – 20 August 2016

jazz on the canal – Free

Grab a drink, sit by the water and enjoy the amazing jazz music being played by the bands as they float by on flat canal boats. Perfect Indian summer entertainment.

Dunne Bierkade, Groenewegje & Veenkade jazzindegracht.nl 10 – 16 September 2016

trek – Free

Food trucks. Lots of them. Need we say more? Well, TREK is held in a beautiful park in Scheveningen. Last year, The Beef Chief ’s juicy kimchi burger stole the show.

Westbroekpark festival-trek.nl 21 – 25 September 2016

just peace festival – Partly Free

Celebrate the U.N.-declared International Day of Peace with running events, debates, concerts, tours and exhibitions. Look for locations at justpeacethehague.com/en/ 31 December 2016

new year’s eve – Free

Every year Duindorp (north of the harbour) and Scheveningen (south of the harbour) compete with each other to build the biggest bonfire on the beach. Wooden pallets get piled up by the two teams and are set alight before midnight. These massive, 30-metre tall fires are an awesome sight to see. Scheveningen beach and Zuiderstrand vreugdevuurscheveningen.nl 1 January 2017

newyear’s dive – Ticket required

Hungover from New Year’s Eve? Why not run into the cold North Sea half naked with 10.000 other people.

Guaranteed hangover cure and a fresh start to the year!

Scheveningen – Google ‘Nieuwjaarsduik Scheveningen’

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Once upon a time, I stumbled into a bar called De Paas. To a Flierefluiter (7%) like me, the place looked like a Dead Pony Club (3.8%). Corsendonk Pater (8%) was already sitting at the bar, with his friend Brugse Zot (7.5%), while Dikke Mathile (6%) lit up his cigarette. Mooie Nel (6.5%), the Naeckte Brouwers Nimf (9%), flashed customers her legs like a Deugniet (8%) while dancing to Punk (6.5%) music. Meanwhile I was taking pictures with my camera Obscura (8.5%).

After one Duvel (8.5%) too many, I came down with such a Delirium (9%) that I walked straight to the Guillotine (9.3%).

Luckily, my Raging Bitch (8.3%) got there in time to drag me home to our house on the Collaboration Bloemenmarkt (4.5%).

The end. This story is based on true events. The beer names have not been changed.

Mon – Thu: 16:00 – 01:00 & Fri – Sat: 15:00 – 01:30 Sun: 15:00 – 01:00 www.depaas.nl – Dunne Bierkade 16A

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See their website for events and hours. clubseven.nl – Prinsegracht 14

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If you’re courageous enough to face the darkest side of the city once ruled by counts and criminals, take a tour with Duistâh Den Haag.

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While enjoying the view, be quick to duck on time to pass underneath the ancient low bridges. From April till October, cruises depart at 15:00 and 13:00 (almost) every Saturday and Sunday respectively.

Daily cruises at 15:00 during spring, summer and fall holidays.

Tickets available at tourist office for €11. ooievaart.nl/en – Bierkade 18b

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Scallys has a creative menu based on traditional English cuisine. Their soups, sandwiches and quiches are perfect for a hangover day. Vegetarians have the option of delicious salads with a special dressing: of which the ingredients are secret! You can also treat yourself to homemade pies like banana and coconut, pear and lime or apple and chocolate. And, last but not least: they make the best scones! Mmm, I’m getting greedy again!

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De Haagse Markt is one of the oldest markets in the Netherlands. It certainly is the third biggest open–air market in Europe – the size of three football fields. Expect typical Dutch delicacies like Mike’s stroopwafels sold next to baklava from Turkey. Whatever your tastes, you’ll find something at the market.

Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat: 09:00 – 17:00 dehaagsemarkt.nl – Hobbemaplein

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A long time ago, youngsters thought that jumping over the fence into the grounds of the Vredespaleis was a way to lose the police. They thought it was international territory and so the police couldn’t arrest them for whatever they’d done. Stupid idea.

Don’t try that: they will arrest you. But if you’re curious about what’s behind those fences for other reasons, the Peace Palace offers guided tours several weekends a year. It’s a great opportunity see the items that have been donated by various countries to support their belief in a new way of attaining peace. China, Hungary and Poland donated vases, there are statues from the United States and rugs from Turkey and Iran. The Palace also features wood from Scandinavia and Brazil and marble from Italy.

The result is a mosaic of international styles, colours and shapes. Check the site for guided tours.

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Just off the centre of town, in the shade of majestic trees, is the Anna Paulownaplein. This square is perfect to catch the sunlight. But equally, when it’s too hot, the shade of the trees is very welcome.

Take a seat at Room’s terrace and order their famous ‘Roomplankje’: a combo of Spanish cold cuts, cheese, grilled vegetables, nuts and bread with aioli and olive oil. Oh, almost forgot, their wine is excellent and very affordable.

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Feel like escaping the crowded city or packed beaches? Try to find the oasis called De Waterkant for a lunch or drink. Get there via the rose garden or take the hand–operated ferry from the middle of the Haringkade. Or why not rent a rowing boat for €8 to €10 an hour, depending on which day you come.

Open daily between Easter and October: 10:00 – 21:00 dewaterkant.nl – Kapelweg 55

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Come to Zwarte Pad to enjoy the beach, swim, sunbathe, play sports, have drinks and par–tay.

No need to change, we’ll easily party on in our swimwear. Just please don’t go swimming drunk, the sea’s currents can be surprisingly powerful.

(Open from sunrise till the end of the party. Only in the summer.) Various beach clubs at Zwarte Pad: whoosah.nl – Zwarte Pad 66 beachclubindigo.nl – Zwarte Pad 65

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From the street, Wauw looks like an oasis in the middle of the Zeeheldenkwartier. On the inside it’s a creative explosion of plants, flowers, jewellery and vintage goodies. This is what happens when two sisters quit their jobs and go on a quest to make people happy. Pay them a visit and you’ll understand.

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If you’re tall or have a bad back: be wary of this shop. To move around Gomsa you’ll have to limbo around underneath beautiful Arabic lamps that hang low from the ceiling. A visit is genuinely like walking into a shop in the Middle East, with the sweet smell of incense and friendly shop owners transporting you across the globe.

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This once deserted structure, iconic and loved by the city, has become a unique hangout after its renovation in 2015.

De Pier houses several food stands, making it the place to be for foodies who don’t mind looking out over tanning beachgoers in the summer and a roaring sea in winter. Find their calendar to see which events or food markets are on during your visit. If craft beers, barbecued and slow–cooked meats, gin tonics and awesome Belgian fries aren’t your idea of the best day ever? Then just stay away and let me eat all the things!

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Or, as we say in Dutch, Appeltje–Eitje. Having lunch here is like sitting at your own kitchen table.

The place is run by a mother and daughter team.

Their favourite sandwich is thinly sliced beef on farmer’s bread with truffle dressing, rocket and Parmesan. Feeling adventurous? Put together your own toastie with the ingredients available. Or just keep it easy peasy: order a slice of bread with chocolate sprinkles, spread or peanut butter.

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These days The Hague is home to over half a million people from a broad range of cultural backgrounds. They all love the busy squares in the city centre, as well as the parks and beaches – especially on hangover Sundays. On the first sunny days of Spring, locals race to beat each other at throwing the first BBQ party – partly, because Dutch weather is so fickle. We love to live here, and the Dutch Royal Family does, too.

But why is that? It’s because despite its skyline, swanky skyscrapers, government buildings and history, The Hague, even to locals, feels familiar, friendly and cozy like a village. Guess city rights aren’t everything, huh?

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This peaceful Japanese Garden was created in the early 20th century by a Dutch noblewoman known as Freule Daisy, Baroness of Brienen. She visited Japan several times by sea and brought back lanterns, sculptures, a beautiful pavilion, little bridges, plants and more than 80 species of moss. The garden is a pristine and fragile slice of cultural heritage.

To conserve its beauty, the garden, located at the heart of Clingendael Park, is open only a few weeks each year. For the exact days please Google Japanese Garden.

Spring opening: last week of April, May and first week of June daily from 09:00 – 20:00. Autumn opening: two weeks mid – October daily from 10:00 – 16:00 – Clingendael 12a

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Our humble little town has an international reputation for its dedication to peace and justice.

We have all the international courts, institutes, the Peace Palace, etc. In 2012, the motto ‘Peace and Justice’ was added to the coat of arms of the The Hague, which shows a proud stork in natural colours, holding an eel in its beak, on a field of gold, supported by two lions. The stork is a bringer of new life, health and good fortune and we think it makes a killer mascot.

At Crazy Pianos, every day’s a party. A team of skilled pianists play all the hits from the 80s and 90s up to current tunes on request. Sing along while the bartenders walk around holding triple–layered trays of beer! Entrance fees range from €6 to €10 depending on which day you come. (The pianists start playing at 19:00 till late.That’s all you need to know.) crazypianos.com – Strandweg 21 – 29

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After a sunny or windy walk down the beach, sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee at Meneer Chocola (Mister Chocolate). They obviously love chocolate, so have some pie, cake or chocolates with your coffee, or ‘bakkie’ as they call it.

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Checked off all the places you’d wanna go on this map? Grab a bike and get lost in the dunes. Start from wherever you are and cycle to the Noorderstrand near the harbour, ride the boulevard up north and find your way into the dunes via Harstenhoekweg. Follow the signs to the Wassenaarseslag. Get some refreshments and then use the map to cycle back to Lola (No.27) for a coffee. Oh, and don’t forget to look up in the city centre: the decorated façades are amazing.

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After centuries of war, the first Peace Conference was held in The Hague in 1899, at Huis ten Bosch Palace, the home of Wilhelmina, Queen of the Netherlands (1898-1948), great– grandmother to our current King. The first bricks of the Peace Palace (No.52) were laid after the second Peace Conference in 1907 and construction finished in 1913. It was built as a communal effort to keep alive the dream of world peace.

Years later, during the Second World War, the Dutch made the Germans believe that the Peace Palace was international territory. That myth was kept alive for a long time by youngsters trying to escape the police.

On a tight budget? Every third Tuesday of the month, De Maatschappij (the society) serves a free meal for the People.

In the summer they get the BBQ out and have a street picnic. They have a knack for unexpected deals and events. Like paying your starter and dessert with ‘pepernoten’ on the 5th of December.

That’s when the Dutch celebrate ‘Sinterklaas’ by giving each other presents and eating gingerbread.

Mon – Thu: 15:00 – 01:30 Fri: 15:00 – 02:00 Sat: 14:00 – 02:00 Sun: 14:00 – 01:30 demaatschappij.nl – Keizerstraat 67

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The Hague is inseparably linked with Scheveningen. The fishermen from that town would go out onto the cold, rough North Sea on rickety ‘bomschuiten’ (fishing boats) and used to sell their fish in The Hague. Often they wouldn’t know if they would make it back to shore alive.

Their wives would wait for them on the beaches, often in vain. Hence the saying, the fish has a high price: de vis wordt duur betaald. One of the fishermen’s wives still stands on the boulevard in Scheveningen (near the final stop of tram 11), eternally looking out to sea for her husband to return…

Some say The Hague isn’t a ‘proper’ city. False.

The Hague was granted city rights in 1806 by King Louis Napoléon, who also moved the government to Amsterdam and made that city the capital of The Netherlands. When we kicked the French out, things went back to the way they were, except that Amsterdam remained our capital. Unfortunately The Hague lost its city status. In the past, lack of city rights meant no city walls, so we dug canals instead. The canals are called Singelgrachten and were meant to defend the city from Spain during the Eighty Years’ War. These days all the canals are open again and canal boat tours are available at (No.65).

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Walking into Hartbeach is like walking into a surfing paradise. Feel like you want to go pro after taking some surfing lessons (No.44)? Hartbeach has been a fixture in Scheveningen for over 40 years, selling professional surf gear to make catching the waves in our cold sea comfortable and memorable.

Mon – Sat: 10:00 – 18:00 & Thu: 10:00 – 21:00 Sun: 12:00 – 18:00 hartbeach.nl – Vissershavenweg 55b

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Back in the early 13th century, the place we now call The Hague was a deserted piece of land.

The city was founded by Count Floris IV and his son Willem II, who laid the first bricks among the dunes. Amongst other things, the noblemen built a country house, called ‘Die Haghe’, by a dune lake. The house would later become the Binnenhof (No.42), and the seat of the government, and the lake the Hofvijver. The island in the middle of the lake became a nesting ground for storks, who flocked to the Binnenhof, formerly used as a marketplace, to get all the leftover fish from the market. Lucky birds.

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Behind The Hague’s main shopping street is the city’s own Chinatown. Don’t expect New York proportions. Dó expect some very good food. Like at Full Moon City – a hidden gem and definitely an experience. A narrow escalator takes you up to a bright dining area. It feels cosmopolitan, urban and secret. The place is usually packed with fellow diners. Chinese diners. Good sign. You’ll understand why. Whether it’s their crispy Peking duck, stir–fried noodles with beef or broad selection of Dim Sum, the quality this family–run restaurant offers is excellent. What’s more: it’s cheap – €20 easily gets you a good, filling meal for two. I won’t lie, the service staff can be pretty blunt. On the upside, there’s unlimited jasmin tea for next to nothing.

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If you don’t have time to see the rest of the Netherlands, just go to Madurodam. Basically, it’s everything the Netherlands has to offer, including canal houses, windmills, Rotterdam’s Erasmusbrug, but tiny. Every Dutch kid’s been to Madurodam at some point. And a few years down the line, we’ll be taking our own kids there, too. It might be a silly, typically tourist–y type thing to do. But whatever, Madurodam is fun. Check online for opening hours and prices.

Open daily. madurodam.nl – George Maduroplein 1

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Back in the day, after having been tortured at the Gevangenenpoort (M2), criminals were executed on the square now known as Plaats. The square used to be called Het Groene Zoodje, named after its function: it was a plot overgrown with grass to absorb the blood from the dead bodies.

In 1672, it was also where the brothers De Witt were famously lynched by a bloodthirsty crowd who thought they had committed high treason against the Republic. Even days after the lynching, people would still walk around town with the torn limbs of the brothers, bragging about what they had done.

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One thing’s for sure, Snackcar De Vrijheid is the place for a midnight snack. At night, partygoers stumble in for a chat and a deep–fried whatever.

Enjoy! Bring cash.

Always open snackcardevrijheid.nl – Bezuidenhoutseweg 74

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Paard van Troje is The Hague’s beating heart of pop music. Since the 80s and 90s bands like U2, Prince, Mick Jagger and Pearl Jam have all taken to the stage here. And the Paard definitely has some big headline acts coming up in the next few months. Keep an eye on the agenda during your visit. Make sure to reserve tickets for any concerts. Paardcafé next door is free of charge, though, and is mostly used by smaller bands. Check online to see what’s on. paard.nl – Prinsegracht 12

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The PIP sits on an old industrial estate called Bink 36. It’s surrounded by lots of old, concrete factory buildings and railroad tracks, which give the scene a kind of underground atmosphere. This is a place where young, creative minds meet and Make History. PIP works its magic by throwing kick–ass parties on the ground floor. From bands to DJs, from minimal house to hardcore: this is the place to go if you want your experience of The Hague to be a memorable one.

Check the website for events. pipdenhaag.nl – Binckhorstlaan 36

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M1 Escher in het Paleis, Paintings of M. C. Escher escherinhetpaleis.nl – Lange Voorhout 74 M2 Gevangenpoort, Old torture museum gevangenpoort.nl – Buitenhof 33 M3 Haags Historisch museum, About The Hague haagshistorischmuseum.nl – Korte Vijverberg 7 M4 Fotomuseum, Contemporary photography fmdh.nl – Stadhouderslaan 43 M5 Gemeentemuseum, Municipal museum gemeentemuseum.nl – Stadhouderslaan 41 M6 Panorama Mesdag, 360-degree painting panorama-mesdag.nl – Zeestraat 65 G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6

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Stroom, Contemporary art space stroom.nl – Hogewal 1 De Affichegalerij, Poster gallery Google Affiche Gallerij – Grote Marktstraat 58 Nest Art Space nestruimte.nl De Constant Rebecqueplein 20B Space 1646, Artist-run project space 1646.nl – Boekhorststraat 125 Lief Hertje en de GWR,Contemporary art space grotewittereus.nl – Stationsweg 137 A Gallery Named Sue, Contemporary art space agns.nl – Noordeinde 18A

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From airport to hostel/hotel If you take the train from Schiphol, Rotterdam-The Hague Airport or Eindhoven Airport, you’ll arrive either at Central Station or Hollands Spoor. Find your hostel/hotel on the map and pick a tram to get there.

Three Day Travel Card Spending three days in The Hague and want to travel freely by tram and by bus? The best thing to do is to buy a Three Day Travel Card for €16,50. Get a card at one of the train stations. Don’t forget to check in and out on every ride!

Getting around town Crossing the city centre on foot, starting at Central Station along the Hofvijver and Noordeinde Palace all the way up to Appeltje Eitje (No.56), takes about half an hour.

It’s a wonderful walk, but if you’re staying a few days we recommend you rent a bike for around €10 a day. Look for the little bikes on the map.

Tourist offices The main tourist office is at Spui 68. For more info and other tourist offices go to denhaag.com/en/tourist-office.

Look for the icon on the map and on the street.

Mon: 12:00 – 20:00 & Tue-Fri: 10:00 – 20:00 Sat-Sun: 10:00 – 17:00 WIFI Most cafés and restaurants have a wireless internet connection. Just ask the staff for the WIFI password.

Drinking and smoking Drinking alcohol in public and smoking inside venues is strictly prohibited. Some cafés will have a smoking area, so just use that.

Drugs Officially, drugs are illegal in The Netherlands. But we have a policy that tolerates the use of soft drugs (cannabis). If you feel the urge to try it, we recommend you buy cannabis at a ‘coffeeshop’ and smoke it inside the place, if you’re allowed to. You’re allowed to smoke in the street, yes, but we wouldn’t recommend it. If you do, try not to annoy anyone or get yourself arrested. In principle you’re allowed to have up to 5 grams on you if you’re stopped in the street. And although the police won’t give you a fine for it, they might take it off you. And remember, never buy drugs off the street and smoking cannabis is always at your own risk.

Emergency number The emergency number is 112.

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