The Hague

The Hague extends along an 11-kilometer coastline with sandy beaches, extensive dune areas, and numerous parks spread across the urban landscape.

The city originated in 1230 when Count Floris IV of Holland built a castle that became the seat of the Dutch government.

The Mauritshuis museum displays numerous Dutch Golden Age paintings, including works by Johannes Vermeer and Rembrandt van Rijn.

The central railway station connects to Amsterdam in 45 minutes, with regular trains departing every 15 minutes throughout the day.

The Peace Palace houses the International Court of Justice, making The Hague the global center for international law and diplomacy.

Location: South Holland

Inception: 13 century

Elevation above the sea: 1 m

Website: https://www.denhaag.nl/

Shares border with: Wassenaar, Leidschendam-Voorburg, Pijnacker-Nootdorp, Rijswijk, Westland, Zoetermeer, Delft

Address: The Hague, Netherlands 2491–2599 The Hague

Phone: +31070

Email: ibdienstpost@denhaag.nl

Website: https://denhaag.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.07998,4.31135

Latest update: August 1, 2025 11:53