During the second weekend of September, hundreds of monuments throughout the Netherlands will open their doors to the public free of charge. In The Hague, too, you can visit special historic buildings, churches, palaces and hidden gems that are normally not accessible or only accessible to a limited extent during Open Monument Day (Heritage Days).

What can you do on Open Monument Day in The Hague?

The Hague has approximately 2,250 protected monuments and 20 protected cityscapes. This makes The Hague one of the top five monument cities in the Netherlands. During Open Monument Day, dozens of monumental buildings in The Hague, Scheveningen and Kijkduin are open to the public free of charge.

How about the Binnenhof, Paleis Kneuterdijk, the King's Cabinet or the Hof van Wouw? In addition to these special monuments, which are not usually accessible, there are many other buildings to visit. There are also lots of fun extra activities such as guided tours, boat trips, workshops and cycling routes.

Tip: Open Monument Day is very popular. Plan your route in advance, choose a few favourites and combine them with a nice city walk.

Het Hofje van Wouw - Foto: Arjan de Jager

With the beautiful Garden of the Hesperides and the Garden Room, the Hof van Wouw is one of the most beautiful and authentic courtyards in The Hague!

Opening of the Binnenhof (full!)

The Binnenhof in the centre of The Hague is one of the most iconic and historic places in the Netherlands. The country has been governed from this location for 800 years. Here you will find, among other things, the plenary hall of the House of Representatives, where many important political decisions have been made. The Binnenhof will undergo extensive renovation in the coming years.

On Saturday 13 September, you can admire the interior of this political heart of the Netherlands and learn more about its rich past and current renovation. Due to high demand, you can reserve tickets in advance to visit the Binnenhof.

Update: Unfortunately, all tickets have been reserved. Tickets may become available due to cancellations. Keep an eye on the Open Monument Day Binnenhof website for any tickets that become available.

Luchtfoto van het Binnenhof gemaakt door Corne Bastiaansen

During Open Monument Day in The Hague, you can enjoy a unique visit to the Binnenhof.

Visit Kneuterdijk Palace and other royal monuments

Kneuterdijk Palace, now used by the Council of State, is open on Open Monument Day. Kneuterdijk Palace was built between 1720 and 1730 for the Van Wassenaer Obdam family, designed by Daniël Marot in Louis XI style. In 1816, it was purchased by King William I for his son, the future King William II. Among other things, he had the neoclassical ballroom built. In 1840, he also added the Gothic hall at the rear.

Enjoy the beautiful rooms such as the Banquet Hall and the Gothic Hall and stroll through the French garden. Take a selfie on the throne with a crown in the beautiful Ballroom. And who knows, you might even bump into Anna Paulowna...

Other royal monuments worth visiting:

King's Cabinet - Korte Vijverberg 3
Huis Huguetan - Lange Voorhout 34
Kloosterkerk - Lange Voorhout 2
Sociëteit de Vereeniging - Kazernestraat 38B

The beautiful Kneuterdijk Palace.

Visit The Hague on 13 and 14 September

Every year, dozens of monuments in The Hague participate, ranging from iconic landmarks to unknown treasures that you can discover during this weekend.

See the overview