Christmas in The Hague
It's winter in The Hague and we all become childishly happy again as the city is awash with twinkling lights. From the vast coastline to the historic city centre, you can experience this festive season all over The Hague! With an overview of activities, events and shopping tips during the festive season, experience the city at its best this winter.
Winter events
Winter enjoyment by the sea
Brave the winter cold and score a hot chocolate at one of the beach bars open in winter. An old-fashioned walk on the beach is always a good idea! At dusk, the entertainment in Scheveningen comes to meet you. Check the agenda for an overview of everything there is to do and see!
Holidays agenda
Discover the magic of winter with a selection of atmospheric events and activities.
Gift shopping at local entrepreneurs
The holidays are just around the corner and that means the search for gifts, festive outfits and delicious food begins again. Make it extra fun this year and take a look at local entrepreneurs in The Hague. The city is known for its rich variety of unique shops, artisan products and atmospheric markets. Below are some locations in The Hague city centre and surrounding districts where you can score festive purchases.
- Sustainable and vintage gifts shop at Little Green Shop in Zeeheldenkwartier.
- Kado is om de Hoek: is one of the nicest gift shops in The Hague. The presents for sale here come from all over the world. From gadgets to home accessories and from cool kids' stuff to funny household attributes.
- Shop at van Kleef one of the many liqueurs in the range. Will you give the Hopjes liqueur as a gift or go for a different flavour?
- Don't choose standard baubles in your tree this year, but go for a unique wooden Christmas pendant with an ornate dancer from the Holland Dance Festival.
- Order the tastiest pastries, macarons or chocolates at Patisserie Jarreau in Benoordenhout
- Buy fun home accessories and lifestyle gifts at Kikke Spulle.
- A book can inspire, intrigue, inform, entertain. A book is also very personal. You give more with a book. You will find the best books at De Vries Van Stockum.
- At Hop & Stork, everything revolves around refined taste and artisanal creations. The shop offers a wide range of luxury chocolate, perfect as a Christmas present.
- Paagman is a leading bookshop in the city known for its wide range of books in various genres, from literature and non-fiction to children's books and cookery books
Unfortunately, the local entrepreneurs mentioned on this page do not all have an English website. If you can't figure it out, it's best to contact the entrepreneur himself.
Winter walk through the city centre of The Hague
Be enchanted by the atmospheric lights and festive shop windows as you stroll through the historic streets of The Hague. This route will lead you past the most beautiful spots in the city centre, such as the Passage, Chinatown, Het zeeheldenkwartier, and the beautiful Lange Voorhout. On the way, warm yourself up with a delicious hot chocolate at one of The Hague Restaurants or stop by one of the many shops to score a gift for the holidays!
Winter walking route through Scheveningen
Enjoy the fresh sea air and stunning light installations as you walk past Scheveningen's winter highlights. During this walk, discover the beautifully lit Madurodam, admire the 60 decorated boats in Scheveningen Harbour and discover the works of art on the route.
