The Hague and sustainability
Tips for a sustainable weekend in The Hague
City, beach and plenty of green space: in The Hague, they come together effortlessly. Walk or cycle through the city, dunes and parks, discover local shops and makers, eat at restaurants that make conscious choices about the products they use, and stay somewhere that takes sustainability seriously.
Discover the green side of The Hague with these tips, from sustainable places to stay and local shopping to vegetarian food and unique sustainable activities. It’s an easy way to enjoy The Hague while making more conscious choices along the way.
The Hague is the perfect city for anyone who wants to travel consciously without compromising on enjoyment.
Discover the green side of The Hague
Want to travel more sustainably? The Hague is easy to reach by public transport, with two major railway stations. Once you’re here, many places are easy to explore on foot, by tram or by bike.
And The Hague certainly is green. Did you know that The Hague is one of the greenest cities in Europe? The city offers a unique combination of urban life and nature, with parks, country estates, dunes and no less than 11 kilometres of coastline. From the historic city centre, you can be surrounded by greenery or on the beach in no time.
So feel free to leave the car behind and cycle towards Scheveningen or Kijkduin. From there, you can continue straight into the dunes of Hollandse Duinen National Park. It’s an easy way to combine a city break with the beach, sea and nature.
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You can even catch a performance surrounded by greenery at Zuiderparktheater, and Clingendael Park is home to the beautiful Japanese Garden.
The Hague has more trees than people!
What sustainable things can you do in The Hague?
Travelling more sustainably often comes down to small choices. Shop local or second-hand, choose vegetarian food or restaurants that use local and seasonal produce, or stay at a hotel that makes a conscious effort to reduce its energy and water use and minimise waste.
More and more businesses and initiatives in The Hague are focusing on sustainability, from shops and restaurants to hotels and activities by the sea. Here you’ll find plenty of inspiration for exploring the city more sustainably.
Sustainable food and drink
From vegetarian and vegan food to local and seasonal produce, there are plenty of places in The Hague where great food and conscious choices go hand in hand.
Discover sustainable restaurants in The Hague
Local, vintage and second-hand shopping
Browse local businesses, products by The Hague-based makers, vintage shops and second-hand stores. It’s a great way to find something special while discovering different neighbourhoods in The Hague.
Discover local and sustainable shopping in The Hague
Sustainable places to stay
Staying a little longer? Several hotels and other accommodation providers in The Hague have a Green Key and make sustainability a priority. So it’s easy to turn your visit into a greener weekend by the sea.
Discover sustainable places to stay
Sustainable activities and initiatives
You can make more conscious choices when you’re out and about too. Discover sustainable initiatives in the city and by the sea, or explore The Hague by bike, on foot or from the water.
Discover sustainable activities and initiatives
The Hague even has a vegetarian Indonesian food shop/restaurant! And at The Hague Info Store, you can not only get great tips about the city, but also shop for local products from The Hague.
City, beach and nature
That’s one of the things that makes The Hague so special: you don’t have to choose between a city break and spending time outdoors. Stroll from shops and museums to parks and country estates, or hop on a bike in the city centre and head straight for the beach and dunes.
Whether you’re visiting for a day or staying for the whole weekend, explore the city and be inspired by the green side of The Hague.
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