Scheveningen is one of the eight districts of The Hague, Netherlands, as well as a subdistrict of that city. Scheveningen is a modern seaside resort with a long, sandy beach, an esplanade, a pier, and a lighthouse.
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The Kunstmuseum Den Haag is an art museum in The Hague in the Netherlands, founded in 1866 as the 'Museum voor Moderne Kunst'. Later, until 1998, it was known as 'Haags Gemeentemuseum', and until the end of September 2019 as 'Gemeentemuseum Den Haag'.
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Explore the charming city of Rotterdam at your own pace, in your own language. Visit the highlights and discover hidden gems. Enjoy the captivating stories and anecdotes this city has to tell.
Learn moreThe Binnenhof is a complex of buildings in the city centre of The Hague, Netherlands, next to the Hofvijver. It houses the meeting place of both houses of the States General of the Netherlands, as well as the Ministry of General Affairs and the office of the Prime Minister of the Netherlands.
Learn more Book this experienceThe Hague is a city on the western coast of the Netherlands on the North Sea and the capital of the province of South Holland. It is also the seat of government of the Netherlands and hosts the International Court of Justice, one of the most important courts in the world.
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Interested in the major seaports of Rotterdam? Then this special Port Tour is a must-do! Step aboard for a 1.15-hour cruise where a live guide will tell you all the ins and outs about the container ships, the transhipment ports, the history and the present. The cruise starts in the Parkhaven under the Euromast. Pass the Sint Jobshaven, the Waalhaven, the Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij including the Submarine Wharf, the Maashaven with the famous cruise ship S.S. Rotterdam, the Rijnhaven with Hotel New York where the Holland America Line used to be housed and a short walk along the skyline. This cruise is a must-see during your stay in Rotterdam!
Learn moreThe City Center of The Hague is the oldest and, with a population of 104,658 inhabitants, the second largest of The Hague's eight districts, consisting of nine neighbourhoods.
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Leiden is a city and municipality in the province of South Holland, Netherlands. The municipality of Leiden has a population of 119,713, but the city forms one densely connected agglomeration with its suburbs Oegstgeest, Leiderdorp, Voorschoten and Zoeterwoude with 206,647 inhabitants.
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Heenweg is a town in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Westland, and lies about 7 km northwest of Maassluis. In 2001, the town of Heenweg had 601 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.076 km², and contained 228 residences.
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Hook of Holland is a town in the southwestern corner of Holland, at the mouth of the New Waterway shipping canal into the North Sea. The town is administered by the municipality of Rotterdam as a district of that city. Its district covers an area of 16.7 km², of which 13.92 km² is land. On 1 January 1999 it had an estimated population of 9,400.
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Hoogmade is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is located about 7 km east of Leiden, in the municipality of Kaag en Braassem. Hoogmade was a separate municipality between 1817 and 1855, when it merged with Woubrugge. On 4 November 2019, the Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Geboorte church was severely damaged by fire.
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Rotterdam is a city and municipality in the Netherlands. It is in the province of South Holland, at the mouth of the Nieuwe Maas channel leading into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta at the North Sea.
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The Markthal is a residential and office building with a market hall underneath, located in Rotterdam. The building was opened on October 1, 2014, by Queen Máxima of the Netherlands.
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The Wereldmuseum Rotterdam is an ethnographic museum, situated Willemskade in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The museum was founded in 1883 and shows more than 1800 ethnographic objects from various cultures in Asia, Oceania, Africa, the Americas and the Islamic heritage.
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Kop van Zuid is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, The Netherlands, located on the south bank of the Nieuwe Maas opposite the center of town.
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Erasmusbrug is a combined cable-stayed and bascule bridge, construction began in 1986 and was completed in 1996. It crosses the Nieuwe Maas in the centre of Rotterdam, connecting the north and south parts of this city, second largest in the Netherlands.
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Keukenhof, also known as the Garden of Europe, is one of the world's largest flower gardens, situated in the town of Lisse, in the Netherlands.
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Erasmusbrug is a combined cable-stayed and bascule bridge completed in 1996 crossing the Nieuwe Maas in the centre of Rotterdam, connecting the north and south parts of this city, second largest in the Netherlands.
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Close to The Hague is Scheveningen beach: the most popular beach in Holland. Here you can walk, sunbathe and swim, but also surf, visit events and enjoy delicious food. In short, four seasons of fun! With a long and wide promenade, delightful beaches and elegant straw huts, Scheveningen is an attractive place in Holland. Sun worshippers can bask and swim here. Nature lovers can enjoy hiking. Sports enthusiasts can play beach volleyball and surf and food lovers can enjoy themselves. Moreover, the blue flag has been flying on the beach of Scheveningen for years and is the international award for clean and safe beaches. If you are sporty, Scheveningen is the place to be. Scheveningen has perfect facilities for surfing with surf schools, a surf village and even an artificial reef that provides good waves all year round. In addition, spring and summer are dedicated to beach sports on an Olympic level. You can watch beach volleyball and beach soccer competitions at Hague Beach Stadium. Admission is free, so be sure to check it out! For sun lovers and sportsmen The seaside resort of Scheveningen has several beaches where you can enjoy a nice day at the beach. The beach at the Boulevard near the pier and the Kurhaus is ideal if you like to enjoy the sun and the cosiness of the many straw huts. The beach at the harbor is quieter and more pleasant with children. There is also room for surfing and beach volleyball. In addition, you will find wonderful restaurants in the harbor of Scheveningen. Finally Scheveningen also has the beach known as the "Black Road". You can sunbathe in one of the many straw huts. This beach is very popular during the summer and there are also lively parties. One of the main icons of Scheveningen is certainly the Pier. Almost 400 meters long and 45 meters high, it goes straight into the North Sea and offers a breathtaking view of the city. In mid-2015, the pier will reopen to the public.
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