Experience the cosiest winter in The Hague
Winter is the most beautiful, warm and cosy season in The Hague. Experience the city by the sea at its best this winter. Plan a day out in Scheveningen. Ice skate in front of the Kurhaus, enjoy Magical Scheveningen and discover Legoland, Sea Life or Madurodam's winter weeks. Order a hot chocolate on the renovated north boulevard or in the atmospherically lit harbour. Complete your visit to The Hague and take the historic winter tram to the city centre. There, stroll along the Royal Christmas Fair or visit the Groot Kerstcircus and shop for the most beautiful gifts. Stroll at your leisure through the beautifully lit city centre and treat yourself to a delicious snack and drink afterwards.
‘From the sprawling coastline to the historic city centre, you will experience Royal Winter throughout The Hague!’
Winter agenda
Treat yourself to something extra and enjoy the cosiest winter in The Hague. Select until 1 March for the most complete winter agenda. Have a Royal Winter!
Discover Winters The Hague
Royal Winter in the city centre
The city centre is ready for the cosy winter months, this the place to be.Not only will you find the most beautiful Christmas market in the country, but also street entertainment, concerts, exhibitions, conferences and much more! Complete your winter visit this year by combining it with a shopping tour of local heroes and finishing with a bite to eat at one of the many catering establishments. Check out the winter calendar for an overview of all winter events!
Shopping for party food?
Find the tastiest and freshest produce at The Hague Market. This is the best place to shop for your dinner during the holidays.
The warmest and cosiest time of the year!
Art and Royal Winter
The Hague offers a rich and varied cultural offering, even in the winter months. Just when it gets a bit chilly outside, visit well-known museums such as Mauritshuis, Kunstmuseum, Panorama Mesdag, the Gevangenpoort or Beelden aan Zee. Be amazed by their permanent collections or check out the temporary exhibitions DIOR, Joan Miró, Vera Gulikers, The Lost Museum or Trendsetters of the 19th century. The art event HOOGTIJ and The Hague Streetart Tour are also definitely recommended visits.
More information on cultural offersWinter delight in Scheveningen
Experience the winter atmosphere by the sea. Swing across the Cool Event ice rink and visit the sand sculptures next to the Pier. Marvel at tens of thousands of lights during Winter Weeks Madurodam. In December, visit the lights in the harbour. But the musical Frozen in the AFAS Circustheater, SEA LIFE and LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Scheveningen are also well worth a visit. And of course it is always lovely to get a breath of fresh air on the beach. Check out the complete winter agenda for an overview of all activities. For shopping enthusiasts, Scheveningen is also a fine place. Dive into the Keizerstraat, Badhuisstraat, Stevinstraat or Gentsestraat and shop at unique boutiques and specialty shops. Or visit Frederik Hendriklaan (Fred) or Belgisch Park. And of course, the Palace Promenade offers 365 days of indoor shopping by the sea.
24 hours of Scheveningen with kids
One full day on the Scheveningen coast at the most enjoyable time of the year. How to make the most of that twenty-four hours? Whether you like fresh sea breezes, cosy cafés or adventurous activities, find out how to make the most of your day in this lively coastal city in The Hague. You will find all the information in this article full of tips and activities.
Parking promotions in wintry The Hague
A day at the beach? Interparking Boulevard is the perfect and inexpensive base for a nice day out in Scheveningen. Have lunch or dinner in one of the restaurants on the boulevard, visit the cheerful Foodhall or enjoy the luxury of the Kurhaus. No need to worry about parking! You can park at Interparking Boulevard for €12.50 a day.
For those visiting the city centre, Q-Park offers no less than 3 different promotions in the parking garages Q-Park Muzenplein and Q-Park Malieveld. Normally you pay max daily rate of €35, now you can park from €15 (evening) and €25 (day) if you book in advance.
More information on the accessibility of The HagueWinter tips
Winter locations
Madurodam
Miniature themepark Madurodam in The Hague is the place to discover what makes Holland so unique.
The Hague Market
The merchandise at The Hague Market reflects the multicultural population of the city.
