With lots of natural beauty, think Mejjendel, part of National Park Hollandse Duinen, De Wassenaarseslag, the road towards the beach, check the webcam beforehand. Vlietland water recreation area but also a rich history with country estates and castles such as Kasteel Duivenvoorde. A piece of royal history can be found at Landgoed de Horsten, where King Willem Alexander lived with his family until his move to The Hague. Take a lovely walk through the park and have a cup of tea in Paviljoen de Horsten. Do you have a museum visit on your wish list? Then pay a visit to Voorlinden. Curious about events in Wassenaar-Voorschoten? Check here for what's on offer.
Active and relaxation
What revives you? Do a day at Duinrell. Easy to reach from The Hague and enough to experience for a whole day of fun. Do you dare to ride the Falcon rollercoaster, or take the little ones to the kids playa. A climbing park can be found at Reaction Vlietland and in summer there is a cool aqua park.
Culinary delights in Wassenaar-Voorschoten
Around the Langstraat and the church in Wassenaar, all cuisines are represented. In Voorschoten, enjoy outside and inside on the Voorstraat.
Stay overnight
If you want to spend the night in Wassenaar - Voorschoten, there are various options. At Duinrell you can stay the night in your own tent or in a rented lodge or holiday home. There's something for every family. Check the offers here. You can camp on the waterfront at Camping Vlietland. The first Van der Valk hotel in the Netherlands is in Voorschoten, the Gouden Leeuw with wellness, nature playground and the first Van der Valk Fresh Market. In Wassenaar, you will find the completely renovated Van der Valk Hotel Den Haag - Wassenaar. Plenty of choice!
Highlights of Wassenaar - Voorschoten
Museum Voorlinden
Here you will find modern and contemporary art at a magnificent location in the dunes at Wassenaar
Town Hall de Paauw
From time to time ‘De Paauw' hosts coffee concerts, exhibitions and theatre performances.
Holiday and amusement park Duinrell
Duinrell amusement park has dozens of attractions, cozy shops and dazzling shows.
Studfarm In 't Groene Hout
Studfarm in 't Groene Hout is a traditional studfarm with the ambiance of the 1920’s.
Shopping at unique shops
Shopping in a charming setting? In the centre of Wassenaar, you’ll find a surprising range of shops, from stylish fashion boutiques and specialist shops to lovely gift shops. Stroll down the charming Langstraat, pop into the local shops and, whilst you’re at it, enjoy a cup of coffee or a delicious lunch on one of the terraces. Shopping in Wassenaar makes for a lovely day out! Check out the range of shops at Shopping in Wassenaar
Experience culture at these top museums
For a museum visit, go to Louwman museum, with a wonderful collection of cars. Discover estate and Museum Voorlinden. If you want to know everything about the history of Voorschoten, visit Historical Museum Voorschoten. Stoeterij in 't Groene Hout is a popular centre for rural culture in Wassenaar around the themes of nature, music and wildlife. Here you can go for riding tours and other arrangements.
Wassenaar Country Estates Walking Route
Wassenaar is situated in the South Holland Country Estates Zone. Here you’ll discover beautiful castles, country estates and country retreats. Many of these stunning spots still stand as green oases within the zone. Discover them for yourself on a 12 km walk (which can be shortened to 6.5 km).
Most of the country estates and country houses in Wassenaar date from the late 16th century. They were built on a higher part of the beach ridge and along the main thoroughfare from The Hague to Haarlem, now known as the Rijksstraatweg. The walking route leads through a wooded area and past a series of beautiful country houses
View the walking route
Voorlinden Museum and Louwman Museum: two museums that simply cannot be missed on your visit to Wassenaar-Voorschoten.
