Introducing The Hague
The Hague has many faces: international city of peace and justice, Royal residence, European city and multicultural hub.
In the spotlight
A royal city
Stroll through the heart of The Hague’s old city centre you’ll feel something regal in the air.
History of The Hague
Once little more than a country house near a pond, The Hague has developed into a city of international character and importance.
The Hague in numbers
The Hague (officially ‘s-Gravenhage) is a fast growing city with 560,000 inhabitants (2023). It is the 3rd largest city in the Netherlands. Read more about the city and its inhabitants.