The Hague Zuid-Holland
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The Hague or Den Haag (officially
also 's-Gravenhage) is located in the west of the country, in
the province of South Holland. It is the third-largest city in
the Netherlands after Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and is the seat
of government. The foundation of The Hague as an "international
city of peace and justice" was laid in 1899, when the world's
first Peace Conference took place here. The Hague is the largest
Dutch city on the North Sea and includes two distinct beach resorts.
The main beach resort Scheveningen, in the northwestern part
of the city, is a popular destination for tourists and young
people. The Hague has its share of museums and cultural institutions
including Madurodam, a miniature city containing hundreds of
scale-models of Dutch landmarks in a typically Dutch miniature
landscape and the Mauritshuis exhibiting many paintings by Dutch
masters, such as Johannes Vermeer, Rembrandt van Rijn and Paulus
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Places to visit in Zuid-Holland |
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South Holland is a province situated
on the North Sea in the western part of the Netherlands. The
provincial capital is The Hague and its largest city is Rotterdam.
The province's major towns include many of the most famous old
towns of Holland including Dordrecht, Leiden, Delft and Gouda.
The province of Zuid-Holland is renowned for its friendliness
and hospitality, and your seaside holiday here can include the
numerous sports, cultural events, entertainment for children
and regional gastronomy. The region around Noordwijk is also
known for its bulb fields, where you can admire the fields of
flowering bulbs in April and May. Places to visit should include
the windmills in "De Kinderdijk", the city of Rotterdam:
reconstructed after World War II with lots of contemporary architectural
treasures, The Hague, "the Royal City", with sights
like the Mauritshuis Museum (paintings), the Municipal Museum,
the Binnenhof (seat of the Dutch Government), the miniature city
of Madurodam and the popular seaside resort of Scheveningen. |
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Where is The Hague? |
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The Hague is about 44 kms from Amsterdam
and Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol).
The Hague is about 25 kms from Rotterdam
and Rotterdam Airport.
By Air - Amsterdam's airport Schiphol (www.schiphol.nl) is
the Netherlands’ main international airport and the third
busiest in Europe. Rotterdam Airport (www.rotterdam-airport.nl)
is much smaller but has handy links to the UK, Germany and Mediterranean
destinations.
By Ferry - Several companies operate car/passenger ferries
between the Netherlands and the UK. Stenaline (www.stenaline.co.uk)
sails between Harwich and Hoek van Holland, while P&O North
Sea Ferries (www.poferries.com) operates an overnight ferry every
evening between Hull and Europoort (near Rotterdam).
By Train - The Netherlands has good train links to Germany
and Belgium and on to France.
By Bus - Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and a few of Holland’s
smaller cities such as Den Haag and Utrecht, are well connected
to the rest of Europe by long-distance bus.
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The Hague holiday homes - Accommodation in or close
to The Hague Holland
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Kijkduinpark
City: Den Haag
Region: Zuid-Holland
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to 6 Persons. These cosy, wooden chalets
are spread over the Kijkduin Holiday Park. They have French windows
and are neatly furnished. They have an unenclosed garden with
a terrace and garden furniture. The open gardens make it easy
for children to get to know others in the neighbouring chalets.
These are delightful accommodations for enjoying a break with
the children, getting some fresh air on the beach or relaxing
in the swimming pool. |
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Residence Seinpostduin
City: Den Haag
Region: Zuid-Holland
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to 4 Persons. Scheveningen lies 7 km north-west
of The Hague. Directly bordering at the boulevard of Scheveningen
lies this apartment on the 7th floor. The entity is cosily and
modern furnished. From the balcony you have a view at the city
as well as a part of the sea. Ideal situated if you want to enjoy
the sea, beach and cosiness. The interior of the accommodation
can differ slightly from the pictures. However, the level of
comfort is as described. For reasons of tranquillity, this holiday
home will not be rented to groups of youngsters. |
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