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The Hague may not scream for attention like Amsterdam or Rotterdam, but don’t let its calm exterior fool you—this city rules, literally. As the seat of the Dutch government and home to the royal family, The Hague carries itself with a quiet confidence. It’s where international diplomacy unfolds in real time, yet the vibe stays charmingly coastal thanks to nearby Scheveningen Beach. You’ll find palaces beside surf shops, world-famous art in centuries-old museums, and more embassies than you can count tucked between tree-lined boulevards.
Whether you’re here for politics, Vermeer, or just a really good stroopwafel, The Hague has more depth than meets the eye.
Let’s see what we discover.
Things you didn’t know about The Hague.
5. The Hague is the only major Dutch city on the North Sea.
Thanks to Scheveningen, The Hague offers a seaside escape with city perks, including festivals, a giant pier, and beach clubs with fireplaces.
4. It’s not the capital of the Netherlands.
Despite housing Parliament, the King, and all major embassies, Amsterdam is still the capital—a quirky twist in Dutch politics.
3. The International Court of Justice calls it home.
The Peace Palace hosts the world’s top legal minds, where global disputes are settled without a single gavel being thrown.
2. Vermeer’s ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ lives here.
You don’t need to brave the crowds in Amsterdam—this iconic painting hangs quietly in the Mauritshuis, just waiting to be admired.
1. The Hague has a miniature version of the Netherlands.
At Madurodam, the entire country has been shrunk down into a whimsical, walkable model that’s both educational and ridiculously cute.
Bottom line.
The Hague balances grandeur and grit like nowhere else.
It’s diplomatic but down-to-earth.
Serious on the surface, surprising at the core.
And the beach? That’s just a bonus.
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