On Veterans day in The Hague the past efforts of Dutch military personnel will be commemorated in various ways. And the efforts of military personnel now, who are engaged in peacekeeping operations in different parts of the world, will also be commemorated.
From June 18, theater festival De Parade will travel for the 30th time to the largest cities in the Netherlands, albeit in a modified form. De Parade is building its largest and most beautiful theater tents in the city parks, where the audience can enjoy two performances and delicious food and drinks at a table. With these Parade packages, the traveling theater festival can continue this summer in a completely responsible way, one and a half meters away. The program includes Lucky Fonz III, ISH Dance Collective, Kiki Schippers, Het Zuidelijk Toneel and Frank and René Groothof.
The festival Jazz in de Gracht (literally Jazz in the Canal) is held annually in the picturesque canals of the city of The Hague and is an experience that few countries offer. This free event creates a unique atmosphere and is a way to truly enjoy this beautiful city and all the talent that is hidden within. The artists will pass by the canal quaysides in The Hague on characteristic, flat bottom boats. As soon as a boat leaves from a stop, another one comes along to fill its spot. The canals will be swinging to jazz and other like-minded music.
The Tong Tong Fair (1959) in The Hague is the biggest Eurasian fair in the world. The event is a sensory stimulating blend of cultural festival, exhibition and food fest rolled into one, held in an archipelago of tents and stands. In 2018 it will take place for the 60th time. One of the biggest attractions is the Tong Tong Festival, with hundreds of performances spread over 11 days.
Prinsjesdag ('Prince's Day') represents the start of the new parliamentary year on which the reigning monarch of the Netherlands addresses a joint session of the Dutch Senate and House of Representatives in the Ridderzaal or Hall of Knights in The Hague.
The Gemeentemuseum is a modern palace for the arts. You step into an enchanting building and wander through beautiful daylit galleries and discover that a work of art touches you personally. Monet, Mondriaan, Picasso; they all have a place in one of Europe's largest art museums, the Gemeentemuseum.
The Mauritshuis shows the best of Dutch painting from the Golden Age. In the heart of The Hague is the compact but world-famous collection. Masterpieces such as Vermeer’s Girl with a pearl earring, The Anatomical Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp by Rembrandt, The Goldfinch by Fabritius and The Bull by Potter are on permanent display in the intimate museum galleries of the seventeenth-century monument.
According to those in the know, the Louwman Museum houses one of the most beautiful automobile collections in the world. The collection comprises more than 250, often unique, cars and is not only worth a visit for the petrolhead junkies but also shows a unique chunk of the history of the automobile. From time to time, varying exhibitions come out, enquire about this at the hotel reception.
Children can learn about youth literature in a playful way at the Children's Book Museum in The Hague. Learning, experiencing and doing are key elements of a museum visit. All exhibitions and workshops at the museum stimulate the imagination and awaken the joy of reading.
Voorlinden is a private museum for modern and contemporary art at a magnificent estate in the dunes at Wassenaar, a stone's throw from The Hague. Businessman and art collector Joop van Caldenborgh realised his dream here in 2016: a museum of international allure that houses his renowned collection. The attractive white building offers a space for Van Caldenborgh's rich and surprising collection, permanent works of art made especially for the museum and temporary exhibitions.
After a day of imbibing culture or shopping in The Hague, get a fantastic breath of fresh air at the beach. And don't forget to take a ride on the Ferris wheel in the middle of the pier as well.
The Japanese Garden is the showpiece of the Clingendael estate. There are beautiful and rare trees and plants to see here. The garden is very vulnerable and is therefore only open for 8 weeks of the year. Don't grieve, the Clingendael estate is impressive enough and certainly worth a visit.
Do you have limited time to see all of Holland during your stay? Don’t want to miss anything? In Madurodam you get an excellent overall impression and a unique Holland experience within two hours time!
