The Hague Tourism - Tourist Attractions and hotel reservations

In terms of international legal arbitration, The Hague is an undisputed crucial point; hence, the fact that the city is dubbed the Legal Capital of the World. Adding the fact that The Hague is also the place where, nationally speaking, the government and the queen of the Netherlands reside (despite the fact that the capital proper of the Netherlands is Amsterdam), it is obvious that the city has a particular political significance both nationally and internationally.

What about when it comes to tourism? The Hague manages to amass a certain amount of tourist assets, such as the fact that it is able to turn its political and legal fame into a tourist curiosity, the fact that it is the third largest city in the Netherlands, it has the most popular beach (Scheveningen) and seaside resort in the entire country, it is the greenest city as compared to Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and it is also replete with museums, galleries and other important landmarks.

Short History of The Hague

The origins of The Hague are located somewhere around the beginning of the 13th century, but it was not until 6 centuries later that the Hague became a city proper, since, should The Hague had received the right to call itself a city earlier than that moment, it would have become more difficult to control. World War Two proved to be a fatal moment for The Hague too, since the bombing destroyed a lot of the architectural heritage of the city. However, the place recovered rapidly, and a new era of building spree began for the Hague.

Accommodation in The Hague

Besides being the constant residence of the numerous officials who develop their activity in The Hague, the city has also the ability to cover tourists' need for accommodation. Lodging usually does not become an issue, since all sorts of establishments, ranging from camping sites and low rated hotels to more exquisite and pricy hotels, are available in the city. The overall picture is that of a city which knows how to welcome its visitors in terms of accommodation, regardless of their financial possibilities.

Eating out in The Hague

The Hague does not excel in an impressive offer of local delights. On the contrary, it is renowned for the international cuisine that is represented here by the many eating venues which have developed as a result of the strong influence of immigrants and tourists. The most notable of these is the Indonesian cuisine, appreciated by both locals and visitors, but Indian food is a choice just inspired as the first. However, certain regional specialties can be tried in The Hague, of which the Hollandse nieuwe (soused herring) is a gastronomic must.

The Hague Tourist Attractions and Objectives

The Historical Museum of The Hague, the Municipal Museum, the Paleis Museum, the National Postal Museum, as well as the Statues of the Sea Museum, the Mauritshuis Gallery and The Hague Prison Gate Museum are some of the many attractions which speak about the historical past of the place, about the contribution of certain artists to the cultural patrimony of the city, or about the assets The Hague treasures the most. The Binnenhof, the Noordeinde Palace, the Peace Palace and Madurodam complement the overall picture of tourist objectives in The Hague.

The Hague Events and Festivals

The Hague Jazz Festival is an event which is worth attending, just as the Koninginne Nach, a major series of events held prior to the Queen's Day. Jazz in de Gracht and the North Sea Jazz are yet two other musical events hosted by the city in July. But an event like the Tong Tong Fair has a completely different definition, namely, it emphasizes the importance of the Indonesian culture, being one of the largest Eurasian festivals in the entire Europe. The Milan Hindustani Festival and the Schilderswijk Bazar might be considered as rounding up the eventful atmosphere of The Hague.

Other Destinations nearby The Hague

Formerly dubbed the Gibraltar of the North, Luxembourg is the confluence between the French and the German culture, a statute the city has always known how to embrace. Only imagine what this means in terms of cuisine: heartiness and daintiness at the same time into a single Luxembourgian dish.

Metz is also a great destination as far as gastronomic tourism is concerned. Metz too is a confluence between France and Germany, though, administratively speaking, it pertains to the former. Briefly, Metz invites tourists to step on the traces of Rabelais and Verlaine alike.

A place of incredible cultural ebullience, Strasbourg is a definite stop in Alsace since it too stands out, along with Metz, as an expression of the meeting of the French and German cultures. This feature also holds true with respect to the Strasbourg cuisine too, which is not aspect to disregard.

Tourists passionate about the German culture will surely be pleased to plan a stay in Trier, the oldest city of Germany. Part of the UNSECO World Heritage, Trier should not be overlooked by those who usually thrill with pleasure at the thought of making a great cultural circuit.

The capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is simultaneously a top tourist destination. Its attractions range from rather controversial objectives – such as the red light district and the cannabis coffee shops – to sightseeing opportunities. It’s not for nothing that Amsterdam is dubbed the Venice of the North.