Things to do in Leiden

Walk along the esplanade, cool off in the North Sea, go surfing or enjoy a host of other activities at one of the country’s most popular beaches.

You can find out about the history of The Hague when you stop by Scheveningen Pier. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Kijkduin Beach during your travels in The Hague? Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Katwijk Aan Zee Beach during your travels in Katwijk Aan Zee? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops.

At this park with scale models you can see all the important places in the Netherlands, and admire the country’s groundbreaking designs, in just hours.

See the famous Girl with the Pearl Earring as well as numerous other masterpieces by Vermeer, Rembrandt and other Dutch painters in this exceptional art museum.

Explore the grand rooms and chambers of this early 20th-century palace, where countries meet to try and resolve their differences.

Walk in the footsteps of Dutch kings and prime ministers who have used this complex as a governmental center since the 15th century. The complex still houses the Dutch parliament.

This attractive 17th-century palace is called the “House in the Woods” and has been the residence for successive generations of Dutch royals.