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The Hague (Den Haag), Netherlands

The Hague is the capital city of the South Holland province of the Netherlands. With a population of over half a million, it is the third-largest city in the Netherlands.

Type City

Why go

  • City and municipality in the Netherlands.

History

The Hague is the capital city of the South Holland province of the Netherlands. With a population of over half a million, it is the third-largest city in the Netherlands. Situated on the west coast facing the North Sea, The Hague is the country's administrative centre and its seat of government, and has been described as the country's de facto capital since the time of the Dutch Republic, while Amsterdam is the official capital of the Netherlands.

Airports

Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) 16 km to the centre
Rotterdam, ZH, NL — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 8 airlines (Transavia Holland, British Airways, Air France, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 29 destinations incl. London, London, Alicante, Antalya, Barcelona… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Amsterdam (55 km), Antwerpen (82 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 29 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor

Getting there by ferry

1 Doctor Lelykade
Ferry terminal · 3.6 km from the centre
Outdoor
2 Jachthaven
Ferry terminal · 3.7 km from the centre
Outdoor
4 Zuiderstrandtheater
Ferry terminal · 4.1 km from the centre
Outdoor
Gaag-Ferry
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Outdoor
De Trekschuit
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Outdoor
Kwakelweg
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre · Recreatieschap Midden Delfland
Outdoor
Pontje
Ferry route
Outdoor
Trekpont
Ferry route
Outdoor
Trekvlot
Ferry route
Outdoor
De Kabelveerpont
Ferry route · Camping Het Zonneveld
Outdoor
Valkenburg - Rijnsburg
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for The Hague (Den Haag), Netherlands — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: 1 Doctor Lelykade, 3.6 km); routes include Pontje, Trekpont, Trekvlot.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for The Hague (Den Haag), Netherlands. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences