Why The Hague

The Hague is often in the news thanks to the work of numerous international organisations and companies which headquarter here. But there is more to it than that! The Hague has a deserving reputation of prestige, stature and influence. It’s a place where important matters are discussed, where decisions are made and where alliances are forged. Our city is home to the Dutch Royal Family, the Parliament, Nobel-prize winning organisations, numerous international companies and is the second largest UN city. All of this adds to the gravitas of The Hague.

Why choose The Hague for your event? Ten good reasons why:

  • City by the beach with an historical center;
  • Royal city with a lot of monuments, residential and work palaces;
  • Lively downtown (more than 30 musums, including paintings of Mondriaan and Vermeer, and the beautiful shopping center De Passage);
  • Easily accessible with two international airports withing 30 minutes;
  • Compact city;
  • The international city of Peace and Justice (second UN city);
  • Safe city with more than 200 institutes;
  • Affordable price level as a ‘second tier’ city;
  • Driven by quality and excellent collaboration (Convention Bureau & Municipality & the Government);
  • Together we create the impact of your event.

The Hague is often in the news thanks to the work of numerous international organisations and companies which headquarter here. But there is more to it than that! The Hague has a deserving reputation of prestige, stature and influence. It’s a place where important matters are discussed, where decisions are made and where alliances are forged.

Our city is home to the Dutch Royal Family, the Parliament, Nobel-prize winning organisations, numerous international companies and is the second largest UN city. All of this adds to the gravitas of The Hague.

At the same time, The Hague offers surprising and refreshing diversity. Historic and modern architecture harmoniously interlocks in the charming city centre. The inspiring international vibe complements the traditional Dutch way of living which is well known for its enormous respect for social and environmental sustainability.