Enjoy stunning views of The Hague from a great height
The Hague from a birds perspective.
Would you like to see and experience The Hague in a different way? For example, from great heights and enjoy stunning views of the skyline and the coast? The Hague offers several spectacular viewpoints. For some of these views, you’ll need to climb yourself, but your effort will be richly rewarded. Here are seven tips for enjoying The Hague from great heights.
1 De Haagse Toren - (The Hague Tower) Rond de Grote Kerk 12
The Hague Tower has played an important role in the city’s history. You can imagine that there’s plenty to tell after such a long history. That's why you can climb this tall tower with a guide. But don’t worry; you won’t go up in one go: there are pauses on each of the four levels where the guide will share stories while you catch your breath. From The Hague Tower at the Grote Kerk, you get the best view of the entire city. After climbing 288 steps, you’ll be 92.5 meters high!
Book your ticket here
2 Uitzichtpunt Binnenhof (Viewpoint Binnenhof)- Buitenhof 30
Enjoy a unique view of the Binnenhof and The Hague’s city center from 28 meters high. From the top platform of the Binnenhof Viewpoint, you get a unique 360-degree view. A panorama stretching from the Binnenhof to modern city developments. An ideal spot for taking photos! The viewpoint is open seven days a week. Free of charge!
Opening hours Uitzichtpunt Binnenhof
3 Reuzenrad (Ferris Wheel) on the Pier in Scheveningend
The Netherlands' first Ferris wheel above the sea is on the Scheveningen Pier. From the Ferris wheel, 50 meters above the North Sea, you have a spectacular view of the 11-kilometer-long coast and The Hague’s skyline.
Reserve your ride here
4 Museum Panorama Mesdag - Zeestraat 65
You may not imagine it now but once upon a time, Seinpostduin was the highest point on Schevenigen. Therefore, this was where Mesdag painted his world-famous Panorama. See how Mesdag looked at Museum Panorama Mesdag and imagine the Scheveningen of yesteryear.
More information about the museum can be found here
5 Centrale Bibliotheek (Central Library) - Spui 68
In The Hague, you don’t just visit the library for books, lectures, Meier’s special architecture, or a nice cup of coffee. No, while you’re there, you also enjoy the view. From the 6th floor of the Central Library, you have a beautiful view over the city center. And... free of charge!
Find out more about the library here
6 Haags Hoog - Televisiestraat 2
Haags Hoog is a creative hotspot (located on a rooftop) with a phenomenal view over the city. Haags Hoog regularly hosts events, from pop-up dinners to clothing swaps, and from live music to pub quizzes. Enjoy the best coffee from a local roaster, Haagse beers, and delicious snacks prepared by entrepreneurs from the same building. Haags Hoog is only open during events.
Check out the events at Haags Hoog
7 Westduinpark
Want to walk in nature with views of the sea and the city? That’s only possible in The Hague! Specifically in Westduinpark, part of the Hollandse Duinen National Park. At the highest point in the dunes, the Vulkaar (tip Follow My Footprints) Enter the dunes from Savornin Lohmanlaan.
Discover everything about the beautiful Westduinpark
