5 fun things to do in The Hague on a rainy day
The weather forecast for fall and winter in the Netherlands always seems to include quite a bit of rain or snowfall. Looking to spend a day in The Hague region, out of the rain? We have compiled a list of some indoor activities in The Hague. Visit a museum, go see a movie or experience an escape room!
Tip 1: Visit a museum
The Hague region is home to 36(!) wonderful museums and art galleries. Go see the world-famous painting 'The Girl with the Pearl Earring' by Vermeer in the Mauritshuis. Or view M.C. Escher's work at Escher in the Palace. Visit the Children's Book Museum with your kids to have them experience literature in a playful way. Have fun exploring The Hague's many museums! Visit DenHaag.com for an overview.
Tip 2: Visit the Peace Palace
Day in, day out people do their utmost in The Hague to enhance the world we live in. The epitome of this is the Peace Palace (Vredespaleis) which was built around 100 years ago. Experience why The Hague is the international city of Peace and Justice, and book a tour of the Peace Palace. The Eternal Peace Flame burns just beside the entrance of the Peace Palace – a beautiful building, home to the International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration. Stop by the Visitor Centre or view the Palace under supervision of a guide.
Find out more about the Peace Palace.
Tip 3: Go see a movie
The Hague is home to 5 cinemas, showing all kinds of films. Why not go see a documentary, a blockbuster action-packed movie, or a film with a story that will impress? Visit our special page with an overview of The Hague’s cinemas.
Tip 4: Children’s tips
In The Hague region, there are a lot of fun activities to do as a family, even when the weather is gloomy. Some examples! Visit Sea Life Scheveningen where your children can learn about sea turtles and dangerous piranhas. Jump around on trampolines at Planet Jump, or discover the world and learn how to treat it with respect at Museon.
We have made an overview of all child-friendly museums and theme parks in The Hague region.
Tip 5: Experience an escape room
The Hague and its region offer multiple options for those looking to puzzle their way out of challenging surroundings. Whether you'd like to experience this in virtual reality or are looking to escape a room in a more physical environment, there are plenty of options for you to choose from.
The following escape rooms all have websites in English and offer English spoken experiences:
Operation Exit
Escape Experience
Amaze VR
Amaze Escape
The Hague Escape
Down the Hatch
The Escape Room (Rijswijk)