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Internationally, The Hague is often known as the "judicial capital of the world" due to the many international courts that are located in the city. Among these are the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and, since 2004, the International Criminal Court. Beside these institutions, The Hague is home to more than 150 international organizations, and to many EU institutions, multinational companies and embassies. This gave the city a distinct international character — one that is noticeably different from Amsterdam. Rather than having the many foreign tourists and fortune-seekers attracted by Amsterdam's reputation for excitement and liberalism, The Hague generally has more expatriates working and living in the city because of the number of international institutions and companies. Because of this, The Hague has a reputation as a wealthy, conservative and somewhat sedate city. The Hague has very little of the edginess and excitement of Amsterdam; however, it provides well for its inhabitants in different ways, such as large areas of green space, 11 km of coastline, attractive shopping streets and an extensive multicultural scene. Rather than having canals like other Dutch cities, The Hague has streets and avenues that are just a little bit wider than those in the rest of the country, giving the city a more continental feel. Instead of the typical Dutch renaissance 17th-century step-gabled houses, it has 18th-century mansions in baroque and classicist styles. The city is considered by many as the most stately of the country. Just outside the city centre, posh neighbourhoods effuse a more 19th century look with eclectic and art nouveau architecture. The farther you get from the sea front and the city centre, however, the more neighbourhoods tend to become less well-off. One dividing line between affluent and sketchier areas is drawn by some at Laan van Meerdervoort, which runs parallel to the seaside. Areas away from the sea tend to have much less in the way of green space. An exception to this is one centrally located park, Zuiderpark, which also used to contain the stadium of the local football team ADO Den Haag. Some of its supporters were known as the most notorious hooligans of the country, perpetuating a stereotype of "lower-class" for the inhabitants of that area. The Hague offers great architecture, from the picturesque government complex of the Binnenhof, to the grand and stately mansions on Lange Voorhout. Museums like the Mauritshuis rank among the best in the country. For food aficionados,

如何抵達

By plane The Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM IATA) is the closest airport to the city. Metro line E connects Den Haag Centraal station with the Meijersplein, a station close to the airport. The airport terminal is connected with the later one by bus line #33 (which continues further up to the Rotterdam Centraal railway station). The Schiphol Amsterdam Airport (AMS IATA), is a bit farther. However, with several direct trains per hour from the railway stations Hollands Spoor and Centraal, and also with an hourly night train from station Hollands Spoor, it is more frequently used by people travelling to and from The Hague by air.

By train

The Hague has two main train stations, serving domestic and international routes.

1 Den Haag Centraal Station (Den Haag CS). is the biggest train station in The Hague. It is within walking distance of the city centre and from Malieveld park. Den Haag Centraal has connections to Amsterdam (45 minutes), Schiphol Airport (30 minutes), Utrecht (35 minutes), Groningen (2½ hours) and many other cities throughout the Randstad and the Netherlands. Passengers coming from Rotterdam can also use that city's Metro line E to travel to Den Haag Centraal. You can get to Centraal Station from a variety of international destinations such as Cologne, Berlin, Frankfurt, Prague, and Basel via the city of Utrecht. Upon arrival, the city centre of The Hague is about a 5 minute walk from the Centraal Station. Leave through the left side entrance (look for the tram station stops) and walk through the glass passageway and straight ahead. There are luggage storage lockers at the station. (updated May 2023)

2 Den Haag Hollands Spoor (Den Haag HS). It is a 20-min walk from Central Station. It has connections by intercity train to Antwerp and Brussels, as well as domestic connections to Rotterdam, Eindhoven, Amsterdam, Leiden and Delft. Southbound trains from Den Haag CS always pass through Hollands Spoor. To get to the city centre, walk straight ahead from the main entrance and follow the Stationsweg road through Chinatown, and you will end up right in the middle of town. Visitors are most likely to use Centraal Station, as it is closer to the centre, tourist attractions and shopping. It also has the best local public transport links via tram and bus, and is also safer at night than Hollands Spoor, which is in a somewhat sketchy area of town. The only reason for using Hollands Spoor is to catch the international trains to Antwerp and Brussels. In addition to southbound trains from Centraal, tram lines 9, 15, 16 and 17 also cover the short d

當地交通

By public transport

The Hague has an efficient and frequent city wide system of light rail (called RandstadRail), trams and buses, running mostly on tracks separated from other traffic, allowing for a fairly speedy ride. HTM runs the public transport system in The Hague and some of the surrounding area. Rotterdam-based RET runs a Randstadrail line (Metro Line E) between The Hague and Rotterdam, through various suburbs, though reaching Rotterdam is often times quicker by taking an Intercity train. Veolia provides regional bus services to the areas surrounding The Hague. EBS operates the suburban bus routes. Centraal Station has eight platforms for trams, split across a high level inside of the station and a low level (Rijnstraat) to the south side of the station. These are:

A (high level) for 3 to Loosduinen, 4 to eventcentre De Uithof; B (high level) for 2 to Kraayenstein and 6 to Leyenburg via Haagse Markt; C (high level) for 2 to Leidschendam via Laan van NOI and 6 to Leidschendam via Mariahoeve station; D (high level) for 3 and 4 to Zoetermeer; E (low level) for 9 to Scheveningen via Madurodam and 16 to Statenkwartier via Buitenhof; F (low level) for 15 to Nootdorp via Buitenhof and Hollands Spoor; G (low level) for 17 to Wateringen via Hollands Spoor and Rijswijk; H (low level) for 9 to Vrederust via Hollands Spoor and 16 to Wateringen via Hollands Spoor and Moerwijk. Furthermore, buses stop above the railway tracks and how to reach them is indicated through signage. Hollands Spoor has four platforms for trams, located at the front of the station. Buses have a halt at the backside of the station. One more stop (Waldorpstraat/Station HS) is located fairly close to the station, being accessible by exiting out the front of the station and turning left.

A for: Line 1 to Tanthof (Delft) via Rijswijk and Delft's stations; Line 11 to Scheveningen Haven via Haagse Markt; Line 12 to Duindorp via Haagse Markt; Line 16 to Wateringen via Moerwijk; B for 9 to Vrederust via Moerwijk and 17 to Wateringen via Rijswijk; C for: Line 1 to Scheveningen Noord via Vredespaleis and World Forum; Lines 11 and 12 to Rijswijkseplein; Line 16 to Statenkwartier via CS and Buitenhof; D for 9 to Scheveningen Noord via CS and Madurodam and 17 to Rijswijkseplein; Waldorpstraat (near Rijswijkseplein) for 15 to Den Haag Centraal via Buitenhof and to Nootdorp via Rijswijk. Service usually runs from 06:00 until 00:00, although service starts at 07:00 Saturday and 08:00 on Sunday. On Friday and Saturday nights HTMBuzz operates si

必看景點

Centre

The heart of the city contains most of the historic architecture from the medieval, renaissance, and Baroque periods and is easily accessible on foot. You'll also find lots of outdoor cafes and shopping near the Plein on the Lange Poten or just east of there on the Hofweg.

1 Plein (southwest from Centraal Station along Herengracht and Korte Poten). This square — Plein simply translates as 'square' in English — is one of the most elegant in the centre. Located right next to the Binnenhof, it is lined with historic government buildings on three of its four sides. The north side is lined with bars and cafés, which spill out onto the square in summer. These sidewalk cafés are quite popular with politicians from the neighbouring Binnenhof, and even Prime Minister Mark Rutte can be spotted here with a pint regularly. The square is also the scene for demonstrations against government policies. The statue in the middle is that of William of Orange, heralded as the founding father of the Dutch nation.

2 Binnenhof (northwest of the Plein, trams 1 and 9 (Spui stadhuis stop), trams 2, 3, 4 & 6 (Spui/Centrum stop)), ☏ +31 70 7570200, [email protected]. No visits possible, the Binnenhof is closed for restauration. The Binnenhof (Inner Court) is a castle built in the 13th century as residence of the count of Holland. Ever since, it has almost subsequently been the seat of the government of Holland, and later all of the Netherlands. It used to be surrounded by moats on all sides. Since then it has been modified countless times to accommodate the expanding Dutch government. The moats have been filled, but the castle still borders on a pond (the Hofvijver, Court Pond). In its waters the old buildings continue to mirror themselves. Today, the Binnenhof houses the two chambers of the Dutch parliament and the Prime Minister's office in a small octagonal tower opposite the Mauritshuis. Enter through one of the gates on Plein or Buitenhof and you will find yourself in a medieval enclosed courtyard, surrounded by architecture from the 13th up to the 19th century. There may be crowds gathered here on occasion because of public demonstrations, TV airings or receptions for foreign officials. In the centre stands the Ridderzaal (Knight's Hall), the centrepiece of the castle, today used for ceremonial purposes. Unfortunately, the other splendid rooms of the complex are closed to the general public. It is possible, however, to attend the meetings of the parliament. The House of Representatives of the parliament meets every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, in a mode

體驗活動

Since The Hague was founded on a former hunting manor, there are a variety of parks and green spaces that are ideal for exploration. Like the majority of cities in the Netherlands, The Hague is extremely bike friendly and it's easy to get from one place to another on a bicycle if you feel like stepping outside the city centre. Scheveningen (and to a lesser extent Kijkduin) is a busy seaside resort filled with boardwalk cafes and close to the dunes. The prime months to get out and see The Hague on foot or by pedal are in the late spring, summer, and early fall months. The beachfront area can get extremely crowded as vacationers from all over Europe come to visit and bask along the North Sea coastline.

Parks

1 Park Clingendael. Japanese Garden: late April to mid-June and 2 weeks in mid-October. A part of a former estate, the park is best known for its Japanese garden, one of the oldest (1910) in Europe. While the garden is open only a short period of time, the surrounding area is open all year long. Free admission. (updated Jun 2016) 2 Westbroekpark. An English-style park from the 1920s. Renowned for its Rosarium or rose garden, with 20,000 different varieties of roses blooming from June until November. The park includes a restaurant with lovely views. (updated Jun 2016) 3 Haagse Bos. This park is the oldest forested area in the country. It stretches from the suburb of Wassenaar to the northeast and goes right to the doorstep of Centraal Station, where there is a small fenced off area with deer. Haagse Bos also has a large birds-nest built on top of a pole with which the local municipality has succeeded in attracting a pair of storks, since the stork is in the city's emblem. Huis ten Bosch, the King's palace (not open to the public), is located there. (updated Jun 2016)

Other attractions

4 Museon, Stadhouderslaan 37 (next to the Gemeentemuseum), ☏ +31 70 3381338, [email protected]. Tu-Su 11:00-17:00. An interactive science museum, very popular with school groups and younger crowds. €7.50. 5 Omniversum, President Kennedylaan 5 (behind the Museon), ☏ +0900-6664837, [email protected]. Cinema with a round screen, offering a 360-degree viewing experience. Runs IMAX/Discovery-style documentaries; some are aimed at children. €10.75. 6 Madurodam, George Maduroplein 1 (tram 9 or bus 22 (toward Scheveningen Noorderstrand)), ☏ +31 70 416 2400. Daily 09:00-18:00. This miniature city contains a selection of Dutch architecture, ranging from Amsterdam's canals and church spires from Utrecht and Den Bosch, to modern architecture from Rotterdam and the enormous Del

購物

The lively and historical centre of The Hague is perfect for a day of shopping. The shopping area around the Spuistraat and Grote Marktstraat is busy seven days a week. You can find the best shopping in The Hague on the side streets that circle out from the city centre. While lots of them are upscale, you can find a few bargain stores dotted here and there.

1 De Bijenkorf, Wagenstraat 32 (corner of Grote Marktstraat). The only extant department store in The Hague is housed in a large building from 1924, built in a unique expressionist style with brick and copper. Have a look at the glass-stained windows in the staircase. The restaurant 'La Ruche' in the third floor has a good view of the surrounding area. 2 De Passage. A unique covered shopping gallery built in 1882, with a sister-building in Brussels. Here you can find specialty and upmarket fashion shopping. Check out the outdoor cafes just outside on Buitenhof. (updated Jun 2016) 3 Denneweg. Has antiques, bric-à-brac, several interesting restaurants and specialty food shops. (updated Oct 2021) 4 Haagse Bluf. Partly covered shopping center with fashion shops and restaurants. The open air part has copies of former houses, as well as new architecture. (updated Oct 2021) 5 Haagse Markt, Herman Costerstraat 571, transvaalkwartier (Tram 11,12 from Den Haag HS, hoefkade.), ☏ +31 70 3539320. 09:00-17:00. Go here if you are at bargains. Multicultural market. If by car, go to Q-park Haagse Markt. free. (updated Oct 2021) 6 Noordeinde. Has boutiques and haute couture. Walking the street you will pass the Noordeinde Palace. (updated Oct 2021) 7 Prinsestraat. Specialty shops, delicatessens and restaurants in the area around this street, between Grote Kerk and Noordeinde palace. (updated Jun 2016) 8 Snoeptrommel (Candy Box) (next to the Oude Stadhuis). This building is near the up-market Hoogstraat shopping area. It houses a big branch of fashion shop The Sting. Locals call it "the Candy Box" because of its unique exterior. Completed in 2000, it's one of the newer building in the city. 9 Spuistraat. Pedestrianized, shopping streets with mainly small chain stores. Other streets bordering the area with similar shops are Vlamingstraat, Venestraat and Wagenstraat. (updated Oct 2021) 10 The American Book Center, Lange Poten 23, ☏ +31 70 3642742. This unique store sells new and used English titles and caters to both expats and locals. If you're dragging extra copies of books across Europe, but don't want to throw them away, try trading them in here.

美食

Just as Indian restaurants abound in the UK, the Netherlands has an excellent tradition in Indonesian and colonial Dutch-Indies cuisine. After Indonesia became independent from the Netherlands in 1945, the country received a large number of former colonials from Dutch and mixed descent who had been forced to leave the newly independent colony. The Hague received a relatively large number of these people and is still a centre of the Dutch-Indonesian community. The town has dubbed the area around Gedempte Gracht, Gedempte Burgwal and Wagenstraat as its local Chinatown, and added street signs in Chinese and all that. The area is not particularly spectacular, but good Chinese food is to be found around here.

Budget 1 't Achterommetje, Achterom, 71 (across the parliament). A nice place for a standard Dutch lunch or a coffee. (updated Aug 2023) 2 Isaku Iki, Anna Paulownastraat 17, ☏ +31 70 3920033. This Indonesian place has restaurant area and take-away service. (updated Aug 2023) 3 Dudok, Hofweg 1a, ☏ +31 70 8900100. Dudok lies right opposite the Binnenhof and is quite popular with politicians and the public out shopping. (updated Aug 2023) 4 Irodion, Grote Markt 19, ☏ +31 70 3636623. Greek restaurant in the city centre. It is made up of two restaurants; the first one is fast food take out, where you can get the ubiquitous giros and tzatziki, with a generous portion of French fries. The second part is a fancier eat-in restaurant. Highly recommended. (updated Aug 2023) 5 Dagelijks Lekker, Spuistraat 69A. Sandwiches. (updated Aug 2023) 6 Chinny Broodjes, Kettingstraat 10. Surnamese. (updated Aug 2023) 7 Baladi Manouche, Torenstraat 95. Lebanese. (updated Aug 2023) 8 Falafel en Hummus, Raamstraat 13, ☏ +31 70 4062351, [email protected]. A small restaurant serving all vegetarian and mostly vegan food. (updated Aug 2023)

Mid-range

Indonesian, city centre 9 Poentjak, Kneuterdijk 16, ☏ +31 70 3600522. Interior is a time-warp to the 1920s. €30-40. (updated Aug 2023) 10 Soeboer, Brouwersgracht 29, ☏ +31 70 783 0 283. M-Th 16:00-21:00, F-Su 16:00-22:00. Small restaurant, since 1958. Nasi Rames for €12.95 is an excellent menu for take out. ~€10-25 for dinner. (updated Jun 2023) 11 Istana, Wagenstraat 71, ☏ +31 70 3600997. Small restaurant with somewhat minimalist decor. Excellent sateh. €30-40. (updated Aug 2023) 12 Bumbu Jawa, Wagenstraat 63, ☏ +31 70 4065415, [email protected]. Tu-Sa 12:00-21:00, Su 14:00-21:00. Vegetarian, chicken, beef and seafood dishes, no pork dishes and no alcohol. €20-30. (updated Aug 2023) 13 Waroeng Padang Lapek, Schoolstraat 3

飲品與夜生活

Bars and pubs 1 De Grote Markt. Su M Tu W 10:00-01:00; Th F Sa 10:00-01:30. Throughout the centuries the market square of The Hague has transformed into a grand outdoor café surrounded by bars and clubs. From early in the morning, until late at night you’ll find people having a good time here. In the summertime, the ‘Grote Markt’ is often home to musical events. Boterwaag. Opposite September, housed in a former weighing building it's a spacious and atmospheric venue. The Boterwaag is a wheelchair-accessible cafe. September. Next to De Zwarte Ruiter. Supermarkt. W 21:00-01:00; Th F Sa 09:09-03:00. A bar cum live rock venue, next to September and De Zwarte Ruiter. VaVoom Tikiroom. Alternative, surf style bar run by tattooed people. Zeta, Grote Markt 28. Located between De Zwarte Ruiter and VaVoom Tikiroom. Zwarte Ruiter, Grote Markt 27. Located between Zeta and Supermarkt. 2 Rootz, Grote Marktstraat 14 (near Grote Markt), ☏ +31 70 363 9988, [email protected]. Su-Th 10:00-24:00, F Sa 10:00-04:00. Over 300 kinds of beer. (updated Jun 2023) 3 27 Club, Achterom 8, ☏ +31 6 48104541. Named after artists who died 27 years old, among who Brian Jones, Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin and Amy Winehouse. 4 Cafe Momfer de Mol, Oude Molstraat 19, ☏ +31 70 4278733, [email protected]. Cafe Momfer de Mol is located in the centre of the old Hague a place steeped in history. The cafe in its present form has been in existence since 2003, and is one of the finest laid-back cafe-bars of the city. The warm interiors and the informal ambiance at the cafe, are ideal allies to its delightful snack menu.

Coffee shops As everywhere in the Netherlands, the possession (of small quantities) and use of cannabis (hash and weed) is tolerated in The Hague. Since Amsterdam draws more coffee-shop tourism, prices are lower in The Hague. Some renowned places:

Cafe Cremers, Prinsestraat 84. A great pub and coffeeshop with great DJs. The one place where international visitors gather to smoke and drink. Don't miss it. Ceylon, Edisonstraat 98. Fly High, Rijswijkseweg 229. Seventh Planet, Loosduinseweg 741. Possessing large quantities of hashish or cannabis is a crime in the Netherlands. Do not take stuff with you when leaving the Netherlands (you can be punished severely in neighbouring countries). It's also unwise to buy for someone else, especially if it's a foreigner as you can be punished in his or her country of origin. Smoking tobacco is banned inside food and drink establishments — even coffeeshops! That being said, tobacco smoking appears to be tolerated in co

住宿

Despite its size and international prominence, The Hague has few hotels. Most of them are geared towards business guests, although there is a fair selection across price ranges. As the Randstad is very well connected with frequent train services, trams and buses, you may also consider accommodation in the neighbouring cities of Delft, Leiden, Zoetermeer, Rijswijk or even Rotterdam.

Budget 1 easyHotel den Haag. easyHotels are a sister hotel chain to the no-frills airline easyJet, and run along similar principles - only the accommodation in the (very simple) rooms are included in the base price, and everything else is charged extra. The location, however, is really central. The front faces the busy Parkstraat with trams. 2 Holiday Inn Express The Hague - Parliament. The HIExpress is right off the Plein and has breakfast and WiFi included in the room prices. Be aware that some rooms face the rather small inner atrium rather than the outside. 3 Ibis Den Haag City Centre (Jan Hendrikstraat 10). A fairly standard ibis hotel with a central location, with some rooms overlooking the busy Jan Hendrikstraat with trams, while others the peaceful courtyard garden (Nutstuin). 4 Stayokay Den Haag, Scheepmakersstraat 27 (tram 17 (Rijswijkseplein stop)), ☏ +31 70 3157888, [email protected]. This standard but relatively soulless and uninspiring backpacking hostel has double rooms with individual toilet and shower facilities, and 8-bed dorms. It is huge, quite corporate so don't expect too much of a personal touch here. The hostel has a good location, being close to the Hollands Spoor train station (a 5 minute walk). Hostelling International members get discounts at Stayokay, and you can get a one-year membership card that is useful if you're staying at other HI Hostels. There are internet facilities available to lodgers at a reasonable fee. 5 The Golden Stork, Bierkade 22 (tram 16 (Bierkade stop)), ☏ +31 70 415 8959, [email protected]. Check-in: 15:00 to 23:00, check-out: 11:00. A newly opened hostel which began operating in June 2017 from Bierkade, a riverfront area in The Hague. Has a variety of mixed dorm facilities, 6-, 8- and 12-bed, as well as a cafe and locker area for your valuables. Breakfast available at €5, bedding and towels are thrown in free of charge (deposit required for towels, returned when you leave). You need to pay a deposit of €10 also for your room card (the door keys are RFID based) which is returned upon departure. If you book, remember that The Hague charges a tourist tax (Toeristenbelasting) of €5.20 per night, which is not inclu

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Quaint cities like Delft, known for its famous blue pottery, and the university town of Leiden are just 15 minutes by train.

Scheveningen - Closest sea resort to the city. 3 Wassenaar. This suburb of The Hague is the wealthiest municipality in the country. Large wooded areas contain cycling and walking paths and are interspersed with huge estates. The village centre has a few restaurants and shops and is fairly close to the beach. (updated Jun 2016) 4 Kasteel Duivenvoorde (Duivenvoorde Castle) (15 km from The Hague, south-east from Wassenaar). Castle: guided tours only, in season Tu–Sa 14:00 and 15:30; Park: 08:00 until sunset. Tour: €10; Park: €1. (updated Jun 2016) Delft - Arguably the country's most picturesque canal-lined town. Home of the famous Delft Blue pottery (or Delftware), and the home of Baroque painter Johannes Vermeer. Trains leave from Centraal Station or Hollands Spoor every 15 min; the trip takes 12 or 8 min respectively. Tram 1 also reaches the Delft city centre. Leiden - This town lays claim to the oldest university in the Netherlands, Leiden University, which was founded in 1575. It is the second largest 17th-century town centre after Amsterdam. Home to many interesting museums. Trains from Centraal Station or Hollands Spoor every 15 minutes, with each trip taking 13 or 10 minutes respectively. Zoetermeer - The place to see modern architecture. Also have de Dorpsstraat, one of the best shopping areas in Holland. Take tram 3 or 4 to Zoetermeer Centrum West from Den Haag Centraal, rides take 20 minutes.