NetherlandsThe Hague (Dutch: Den Haag, short for 's-Gravenhage) is the capital city of the South Holland province of the Netherlands. With a population of over half a million, it is the third-largest city in the Netherlands. Situated on the west coast facing the North Sea, The Hague is the country's administrative centre and its seat of government, and has been described as the country's de facto capital since the time of the Dutch Republic, while Amsterdam is the official capital of the Netherlands. The Hague is the core municipality of the Greater The Hague urban area containing over 800,000 residents, and is also part of the Rotterdam–The Hague metropolitan area, which, with a population of approximately 2.6 million, is the largest metropolitan area of the Netherlands.
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Climate in The Hague
Best time to visit: Jun–Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from The Hague
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from The Hague; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripSchiedam
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19 km≈ 20 min
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Rotterdam
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21 km≈ 25 min
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Hoofddorp
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36 km≈ 40 min
Day tripDordrecht
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38 km≈ 45 min
Day tripHaarlem
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41 km≈ 45 min
Day tripAmstelveen
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45 km≈ 50 min
Day tripAmsterdam
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51 km≈ 1 h
Day tripZaandam
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54 km≈ 1 h
From The Hague you can reach Schiedam (19 km), Rotterdam (21 km), Hoofddorp (36 km), Dordrecht (38 km) and Haarlem (41 km) in about 20 min to 45 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about The Hague
The most pleasant months are Jun to Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 8°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.