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The Hague and Delft travel guide

Palaces, Vermeer and a beach, next to blue-and-white Delft

The Binnenhof, The Hague. Photo: Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

1hflight from London
AMSnearest main airport
18° in Augwarmest month
4° in Jancoolest month

The Hague is the seat of the Dutch government and royal family, with the Mauritshuis museum and its Girl with a Pearl Earring. Scheveningen beach is a tram ride away.

Delft, 15 minutes away, is a canal town famous for its blue-and-white pottery and as Vermeer's home.

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What The Hague is known for

  • Mauritshuis

    Girl with a Pearl Earring.

  • The Binnenhof

    The historic parliament.

  • Scheveningen

    A beach and pier.

  • Delftware

    Blue and white pottery.

Top things to do in The Hague and Delft

  1. 1

    The Mauritshuis

    Vermeer, Rembrandt and more.

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  2. 2

    Scheveningen

    Beach, pier and seafood.

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  3. 3

    Delft

    Canals and the Royal Delft factory.

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  4. 4

    Madurodam

    The Netherlands in miniature.

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Where to stay in The Hague and Delft

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Best time to visit The Hague and Delft

Best value: Mar–Apr, Sep–Oct. May to September.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 1h from London to AMS, and flights from most UK airports.

Trams link the centre and the beach. Trains to Delft take 15 minutes.

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Good to know

  • Delft makes an easy half-day trip.
  • The Binnenhof is being renovated: check access.
  • Scheveningen is busy on sunny weekends.
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The Hague and Delft FAQ

Is The Hague worth visiting?

Yes, for art and the beach.

How far from Amsterdam?

About 50 minutes by train.

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