2-Day The Hague Itinerary: More than Just Arts and History, Hague, Netherlands

While Amsterdam is the official capital of the Netherlands, The Hague (or Den Haag in Dutch) is the administrative capital and is where the government actually seats. The Hague also plays a huge part in international law as the city is host to both the International Court of Justice as well as the International Criminal Court. A 2-day The Hague itinerary often includes the Peace Palace, the art museums such as Panorama Mesdeg, Mauritshuis and Escher in the Palace and also the Scheveningen Beach, and we’ll help you kickstart that planning!

Do also refer to my Netherlands Travel Guide: Planning for a Unique Visit for an overview of the country, including tips on budget, safety and food.

This 2-day The Hague itinerary is designed generally to suit first-time visitors who want a quick overview of the city and vicinity. While it is possible to cover the city briefly in a quick day trip, 2 days will also allow you to visit a couple of attractions located further away from the city centre.

For a start, you may wish to browse some of the activities available* to have an idea of what you’d be interested in to include in your The Hague itinerary, in case you have any other more specific interests. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).