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Price of a cup of coffee
€ 3
Tipping
Tipping is not required. In a sit-down restaurant tips around 10% are common.
Tap water
The tap water in the Netherlands is drinkable, enjoy!
Public transport
The common way of travelling by public transport in the Netherlands is by using an 'OV Chipcard'. The OV Chipcard is a chargeable card that can be bought at a regular price of € 7.50, for instance at vending machines inside metro and railway stations, in tobacco shops or in supermarkets.
Checking in and out
Make sure you 'check-in' with your OV Chipcard at the start of your ride, and don't forget to 'check-out' when leaving. When using the Intercity Direct (the high-speed train), make sure to check-in an extra time at a supplement post on your departure platform.
Single tickets
If you are just planning to use public transport occasionally, you could also decide to buy single tickets inside the bus, tram or at vending machines inside metro and railway stations. Single tickets are also available for journeys by train. Please note that travelling is slightly cheaper with the OV Chipcard, compared to buying single tickets.
Planning your journey
All information about trains in the Netherlands can be found on NS (de Nederlandse Spoorwegen). For a detailed planning of your public transport journey — including other public transport such as buses, trams and metro — use 9292.
From Schiphol Airport (AMS) to The Hague
Train
There are frequent trains from Schiphol Airport to The Hague Central station, or to The Hague HS (Hollands Spoor) station. The journey takes approximately 30-40 minutes and costs about € 10 (one way). Plan your journey and find the exact prices on NS.
The train is the most convenient option (compare: a taxi takes as much time as the train and is likely to cost more than € 100).
See the official website of Schiphol Airport for further information on the various ways of getting to The Hague.
From Rotterdam-The Hague Airport (RTM) to The Hague
Bus / Metro
Take bus 33 for about € 2 and get off at Meijersplein Metro, Rotterdam. From there, take metro line E to The Hague Central station, for about € 4. This journey will take you approximately 40 minutes. Plan your journey on 9292.
Taxi
A taxi to The Hague city centre costs about € 60. Taxis can be found in front of the airport, or use an app for ordering (for instance Uber).
See the official website of Rotterdam-The Hague Airport for further information on the various ways of getting to The Hague.
Events in The Hague
King's Day
On the 27th of April we celebrate the day of birth of the King. Everyone is in orange on King's Day. This may be one of the more special days of the year to be in The Hague, but note that it can be very crowded!
Parkpop Festival
Every year on the last Sunday of June, you can attend the free music festival Parkpop. As of 2021, it is organised at the Malieveld (Du), next to The Hague Central station. Here you can enjoy artists of all sorts, doing hip-hop, indie and more. Check out the official website (Du) for the latest news about the program.
Theatre Festival De Parade
De Parade is a theatre festival which travels through the Netherlands every summer, making stops in the largest cities of the country. In The Hague, the festival can be visited in the Westbroekpark – get directions. The festival offers concerts, numerous cool acts and theatre performances. Above all, De Parade is known for its wonderful festival atmosphere, with plenty of food stands and bars to keep you going. Learn more about De Parade and book your tickets on the official website (Du).
Little Princes' Day
The third Tuesday in September is called Little Princes' Day (in Dutch: ‘Prinsjesdag’). Prinsjesdag represents the start of the new parliamentary year. On this day, part of the city is inaccessible, as the King and Queen travel by a Golden or Glass Carriage between Noordeinde Palace and the Binnenhof.
Museum Night
Nearly all cultural institutions in The Hague open their doors during the Museum Night, which usually takes place on a Saturday night in October. Check out the official website for further information about the date, prices and the program.
Local pages
Canaltour
A canaltour is a nice way to see The Hague from a different perspective. Ooievaart is one of the better-known companies offering guided tours.
Doing business in the Netherlands
Doing business in another country should be seamless and without surprises, like in your home country. Unfortunately this is not always the case. Should you have any questions about doing business in the Netherlands, do not hesitate to contact Jerry Maguire. Whilst Jerry Maguire focuses on advising clients on finance and taxes, they will be able to help you with all kinds of practical questions about doing business in the Netherlands, or more specifically in The Hague.
Nightclubs
Find an overview of the parties in The Hague per day at Partyflock.
Rain radar
Check if it will rain today in the Netherlands at Buienradar (Du).
Real estate
Find real estate for rent or for sale throughout the Netherlands at Funda.
Rules and fines
The Netherlands is known as a very tolerant country. A country where it is allowed to smoke marihuana about anywhere, although it is formally not legal. But beware, the Netherlands has a number of surprising rules in place, which are strictly enforced. The official website (Du) of the Public Prosecution Service offers a list of violations and the applicable fines.
Taxi
Taxi apps like Uber work well in The Hague.
Tourist office
The Hague Info Store (THIS) is the name of the official tourist office of The Hague. THIS has several information points, like on weekdays at Rotterdam-The Hague Airport, or on any day of the week in the city centre at Spui 68 (get directions). The tourist office is always ready to help you further, or have a look on their official website to learn more about The Hague.
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