The Hague

This past April, my husband and I spent 5 nights in The Hague (Den Haag). I hesitate to say do this or that without knowing more about your priorities. Besides the Mauritshuis, what are your interests?

We’re big art museum people and enjoyed the Mauritshuis and the Kunstmuseum with their very nice modern collection which included Escher and Mondrian. The art deco building itself was an added treat.

We also enjoyed just wandering the shopping district and parks in the areas around the Mauritshuis where we were staying. We caught a flea market and a plant market on different days. If you’re interested in sampling some Dutch apple pie, I can recommend the bakery restaurant Dudok.

Thanks, Jen.
Art museums and historical sites are top of our list. 😊
Appreciate your advice!
Do you know of any good tours that would give us an excellent overall introduction to Den Haag?

Thanks for clarifying your question. I’m not aware of a city tour.

I can’t recommend any tours - I was there for a few days and I didn’t see any specific tours offered. But couple of observations as you’re into art.

I went to the Mauritshuis mid-afternoon, having noticed it looked really busy in the morning. This was last July. It was really quiet at about 3 or 4pm and I was alone in a room with Girl with a Pearl Earring for several minutes, which was such a joy.

Also, if you’re into art, the Panorama Mesdag is lovely and very unusual and serene. It’s just off the tram route/walk from the city centre to Scheveningen.

https://panorama-mesdag.nl/en/

Thank you very much! Appreciate everyone's advice.