I guide you through The Hague

30/04/2024

In the run-up to the annual Art Nouveau Festijn - Den Haag rond 1900, I like to tell a bit about a special building on the Denneweg.

On Denneweg in The Hague stands a beautiful Art Nouveau building with a royal touch.

09/04/2024

At the The Hague Public Transport Museum, you can see the history of the Hague tram. And even more fun: ride along on one of the historic tram rides through The Hague and Scheveningen. Read more…
https://ikgidsudoordenhaag.nl/en/public-transport-museum-of-the-hague/
Haags Openbaar Vervoer Museum

At the Hague Public Transport Museum, you can see the history of the Hague tram. And even more fun: ride along on one of the historic tram rides through The Hague and Scheveningen.

18/01/2024

The new tour season is coming up. I don't do guided tours anymore, but my colleague Els does very interesting tours.
https://www.facebook.com/elswheretours

Visiting The Hague? Let me show you around&get a true local perspective as well as history+tips!

25/12/2023

https://ikgidsudoordenhaag.nl/en/the-christmas-story-in-museums-in-the-hague/

Various museums in The Hague have paintings in their collections that depict important moments from the Christmas story.

20/12/2023

There is a wonderful myth that you can tell from an equestrian statue how the rider has fared. Is this myth true? Read more.....
https://ikgidsudoordenhaag.nl/en/equestrian-statues-what-do-
they-tell-us/

A wonderful myth says that you can tell from an equestrian statue how the rider, the figure depicted, died. Is that myth true?

29/10/2023

The fight against tuberculosis had a royal patroness who lent her name to the Emmabloem Fundraising. She had a special reason for doing so. Read more

In the early 20th century, tuberculosis was still common in the Netherlands. The Emmabloem collection raised money to fight the disease.

10/10/2023

The best coffee and tea shop in The Hague!

* 21 OKTOBER 16.00 uur officiële opening *

Sinds een maand zijn wij open op Denneweg 55, maar we hebben er officieel nog niet bij stilgestaan 🥂 Op 21 oktober om 16.00 uur knippen we het lintje door en heffen we samen met jullie het glas om te proosten op deze mooie stap. 🥂

Verder hebben we heel de dag een soort open dag en zullen er tussen 12.00 - 16.00 uur verschillende proeverijen plaatsvinden. 🥰
De komende 2 weken zullen we jullie verder informeren over de proeverijen 😋


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14/03/2023

If you have the nationality of an EU member state or another nationality and a valid residence permit you can vote in the elections for the board members of the Delfland Water Authority. If you wonder what this Authority is all about, read more....

Dry feet - Have you ever wondered how the Dutch live below sea level, but keep their feet dry? Or why it takes so long to reach a decision?

14/03/2023

You might have noticed signs calling the Dutch to their Provincial elections. Time to learn about the history of the Province of Zuid-Holland…

Province of Zuid-Holland | Province with an interesting history. First a county, then a mighty region within a Republic. Now a province in a Kingdom.

09/03/2023

How did your parents get to know each other? Did they choose the 'unsympathetic road'?

Are you looking for a partner? If so, nowadays there are many digital options. Not so long ago, you only had the newspaper ads.

15/02/2023

Clycling with seaview

03/01/2023

Holland and The Netherlands are officially not synonymous. The county of Holland was the territory of the current provinces of North and South Holland

31/12/2022

We are at the end of another year. Do you contemplate the finitude of our existence? There are several places in The Hague where you can do so.
But let's keep a positive outlook. I wish you all the best in the upcoming year 2023!

Time flies, also in The Hague | This wisdom is shown in many places. Let me take you on a walk and show you these places.

26/12/2022

For centuries, artists have depicted scenes from the Christmas story. Quite a few such paintings can be found in museums in The Hague. It being late December, here is this widely known story with lesser-known illustrations.

Various museums in The Hague have paintings in their collections that depict important moments from the Christmas story.

28/11/2022

As you can see, Jantje is a fan of the Dutch national team.

18/11/2022

Are you living right?
The 1950s, still post-war reconstruction years, were full of innovation. A lot had to change, including the design of our homes. Light, air and space would make residents happier. Indeed, it would make them better people! Read more….

In 1950 a special exhibition 'Good living in The Hague' took place to familiarize the residents of The Hague with postwar interior design

20/09/2022

Nowadays, on Prinsjesdag we can enjoy the ladies' hat parade. But in the old days, it was the men who stole the show with their magnificent official costumes ... read more

In times gone by male attendants used to were official costumes on Prinsjesdag. Now it's the ladies who give colour to the occasion

13/09/2022

The residents of the former Orphanage on the Hooftskade had opened their doors on OMD, provided a nice tour and delicious food and drinks. Many thanks!

31/08/2022

Imagine, you suddenly see an elephant riding through The Hague. Not a real one, but in a parade of decorated trams. Read more....

Imagine, you suddenly see an elephant riding through The Hague. Not a real one, but in a parade of decorated tram cars.

24/08/2022

https://ikgidsudoordenhaag.nl/en/heritage-day-the-hague/
The highlight of the year is coming up: Open Heritage Day the Hague 2022 | September 10 and 11. Buildings that are normally closed, open their doors. A unique opportunity to admire 82 (!) beautiful buildings from the inside.

Open Heritage Day The Hague | Heritage Day is an annual nation-wide event that takes place in the second weekend of September.

06/08/2022

Binckhorst Harbour in the sun

06/08/2022

View from Wagenbrug. Meeting point for a very interesting bicycle Tour along the Trekvliet and through the Binckhorst area.

25/07/2022

Today is the saint's day of Saint James https://ikgidsudoordenhaag.nl/en/saint-james-in-the-hague/

Saint James in The Hague - You don’t need to walk or cycle 1900 kilometres to Spain. You can find him at several spots in The Hague.

01/07/2022

From medicines for the poor to supplier for The Hague hospitals. The fascinating history of the Municipal Pharmacy.
https://ikgidsudoordenhaag.nl/en/municipal-pharmacy/

For more than four centuries, the municipal pharmacy has been an important part of healthcare in The Hague as a supplier of medicines.

28/06/2022

Es hat mir auch viel Spaß gemacht!

27/06/2022

De regen is voorbij, nu is het mooi weer voor een avond stadswandeling. Tot ver in augustus is er nog genoeg licht om Den Haag te bekijken. Leuk idee voor een uitstapje!

21/05/2022

A special event took place on May 21st 1945: The victory parade of the Canadian army shortly after they liberated The Hague. Read more…
https://ikgidsudoordenhaag.nl/en/the-victory-parade/

The Victory Parade of the Canadian forces on May 21st 1945| A great event which gave the residents of The Hague the opportunity to thank their liberators.

17/05/2022

Around 1900, there were many beautiful things to see in The Hague. Like at the exhibition of arts and crafts
https://ikgidsudoordenhaag.nl/en/applied-arts-in-the-hague/
Are you interested in applied arts from around 1900, take part in the Art Nouveau Festijn 2022

In 1904, the people of The Hague could visit a beautiful exhibition of various applied arts. Silver ware, ceramics etc.

05/05/2022

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