Den Haag
in South Holland

Though it may be a bit quieter and more relaxed than Amsterdam, Den Haag still has tons to offer. Beautiful buildings abound here, and it's also the political capital of the Netherlands. It's a stone's throw from the beach, so pop by for dinner after a day in the sun.

how long to go for

a day, a weekend

when to go

may, june, september, october, december

holidays

Kings' Day, Sinterklaas, Easter, Christmas

how to get there

take the train from Amsterdam into Centraal Station

how to get around

on foot, by bike, by tram, or by bus

nice to know

Watch the seagulls when enjoying a bite of typical Dutch fare like herring; they will attack.

local language

Dutch

currency

euro

in an emergency

call 112