Discovering Nature

The Hague has more than 400 play areas throughout the city. Here we’ve highlighted a few special playgrounds:

Last modified: 12 November 2012

The Hague has set out a 60-kilometre route connecting nearly all of the city’s parks and country estates.

Last modified: 29 October 2012

The Hague has ten city farms, or petting zoos, where children of all ages can get up close and personal with a whole array of farm animals. The city farms are also places where people in the neighbourhood can meet one another ...

Last modified: 14 August 2012 - Overview

Enjoy a boat tour between the city centre and the beach in Scheveningen with the Willemsvaart. Experience The Hague, its places of interest and nature from the water.

Last modified: 2 July 2012

Few people know that The Hague also has lovely canals and that a boat tour is available. De Ooievaart offers boat trips in English every Saturday afternoon.

Last modified: 20 February 2013

Spread throughout The Hague are 16 municipal garden complexes. Schools may use them for school gardening projects. Residents may also rent a plot during the gardening season.

Last modified: 26 January 2012

The Hague offers many scenic natural waters where you are permitted to fish as long as you have a fishing permit.

Last modified: 5 July 2011

The official swimming season for recreational water is from 1 May to October. Especially in summer, hot weather can have a negative effect on water quality.

Last modified: 9 April 2013

The North Sea is not the only place where you can take a refreshing dip. There are numerous locations in and around The Hague which are perfect for freshwater swimmers. You will also find some great interactive water playgrou ...

Last modified: 10 February 2012

The Hague has 17 parks and recreational areas, all of which offer a large network of walking trails.

Last modified: 24 November 2010