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15+ beautiful photos of the Hague to inspire you to visit Den Haag

My home of the Hague is an absolutely stunning destination with so much to offer. Whether you’re interested in history, culture, or simply love the beach, you’ll find that the Hague has so much to offer. I’ve collected my favorite photos of the Hague from my time living here to help inspire you to visit my beautiful city. Let me know if there’s a favorite photo spot of yours that I should definitely visit!

Smidswater

One of my favorite peaceful spots in the Hague to walk along is Smidswater for its gorgeous canal houses (which might even rival Amsterdam’s). There are a few cafes along the water worth enjoying on a nice day…

Beautiful photo of Smidswater, a beautiful canal in the Hague

The Binnenhof (of course!)

Beautiful day-time shot of the Binnenhof in the Hague!
Beautiful photo of a sunset near the Hofvijver and the Binnenhof in the Hague
Beautiful photo of the Handelingenkamer (Old Library) within the Binnenhof.

The Peace Palace

The Peace Palace is one of the gems of the Hague. This beautiful building, which is still used for international court sessions. Visiting the Peace Palace is a bit difficult, however you can click for tips for visiting the interior of the Peace Palace.

Beautiful photo of the peace palace around sunset in the Hague
Beautiful photo of the interior of the peace palace in the Hague

Scheveningen

Although Scheveningen is technically separate from the Hague, many Hagenaars are so proud of the beach near the city…. I love coming out to Scheveningen to watch the sunset, admire the traditional Scheveningen clothing, and enjoy a relaxing walk along the sidewalk. Click for my guide to Scheveningen!

Beautiful photo of a sunset on Scheveningen beach in the Hague
Chairs and people relaxing along the beach in a beautiful sunset photo of Scheveningen
Beautiful portrait of a couple in traditional Scheveningen clothes enjoying Vlaggetjesdag in Scheveningen
Proud Scheveningen women in a beautiful portrait taken in Scheveningen

Lange Voorhout

I have numerous beautiful photos of the most beautiful street in the Hague, Lange Voorhout. It’s hard to ignore this street, but my favorite photo has to be this spring photo with little flowers popping up!

Beautiful photo of spring flowers popping up along Lange Voorhout, the most beautiful street in the Hague!

Hidden courtyards around the city center…

All around the Hague, you’ll find beautiful hidden courtyards with numerous secrets… Some have full gardens while others are tiny picturesque streets where you can enjoy a moment of silence. You can read this post about secrets of the Hague to discover my favorite courtyards in the Hague!

Beautiful photo of a hidden historic courtyard in the Hague, the Netherlands
Beautiful photo of a hofje (hidden courtyard) within the Schilderswijk neighborhood of the Hague
A beautiful hidden hofje in the Hague is one of the best places to take photos in the Hague!
Beautiful photo of a hidden street in the Hague full of greenery. #travel #denhaag

Japanese Garden at Clingendael

One of my favorite locations to take photos in the Hague to visit is Clingendael park. This beautiful park in the Hague holds the Japanese Garden, a beautifully maintained garden that is opened twice a year to the public when it’s in full bloom. It’s crowded, but the spectacular colors are worth a look!

Photo of a beautiful Japanese garden in the Hague
Beautiful photo of the Clingendael Japanese Garden in the Hague, the Netherlands. #travel

The Royal Waiting Room at Den Haag HS

Beautiful photo of the Royal Waiting Room in Den Haag Hollandse Spoor Train Station in the Hague. #travel #trein #denhaag

The Royal Waiting Room in Den Haag HS is a treat for visitors hoping to get a glimpse of this beautiful waiting area fit for a royal. It’s open during Open Monument Day and it’s well worth a look!

King’s Day

One of the most important events of the Hague is Prinsjesdag. As an ordinary citizen, you can enjoy the events along the streets of the Hague and get a glimpse of the royals. Click for more information about celebrating Prinsjesdag in the Hague.

Verversingskanaal

Beautiful photo of the Verversingskanaal, a picturesque canal in the Hague, the Netherlands

Are you a fan of the Hague?