QVDH - Queer history city walk

Discover the queer history of The Hague

During the walk, you will hear how and where men met in the 18th century. You will discover where the gay and queer bars of the 1970s and 1980s were located and who fought for equal rights for queer people in the 20th century.

You will also pause at the International Homo Monument on the Koekamp and reflect on the significance of this memorial site.

The tour focuses on profound and courageous stories, such as:

• the victims of the sodomy persecution in 1730
• queer resistance during the Second World War
• women and men of colour from The Hague who founded their own organisations against racism and queer discrimination 40 years ago.

In addition to historical stories, attention is also paid to contemporary meeting places and the current queer community in The Hague.

Space for your story

The queer city walk is not just about listening, but also about sharing. Participants are given the opportunity to share their own experiences and engage in conversation with other walkers. This creates a connection between the past and the present.

The guides of the queer tour

The tours are led by Marieke Kroneman and Oskar Oonk.

Marieke Kroneman is a lecturer in the Minor in Sexuality and Diversity. She studies biographies, novels and stories of courageous women and queer people from The Hague. During the tour, she shares personal stories of people who have contributed to queer emancipation in the city.

Oskar Oonk is a Master's student in Urban and Architectural History at the University of Amsterdam, an urban designer and a queer storyteller. He researches the queer history of The Hague, with a special focus on the queer hospitality scene of the 1960s and 1970s.