Car Hire The Hague - Mini guide to The Hague

The Netherlands’ capital and seat of the its royalty is situated on a coastal plain near the North Sea, not far from Amsterdam and Rotterdam. It’s a pretty city full of stately mansions, beautiful museums, government buildings, impressive cultural options and a long stretch of beaches nearby.

The Hague has a distinguished and stately character to it. The Binnenhof stands at the centre of political life in the Netherlands and dominating is the Knights' Hall, built in the 13th century. There are guided tours through the Binnenhof which take you through the Knights' Hall and the First and Second Chamber of Parliament.

In the centre of town lies the Mauritshuis, one of Holland's most outstanding classicists building, which houses the Royal Cabinet of Paintings, one of the most famous collections in the world. The Gemeentemuseum also has a very good collection of Dutch modern art.

The Duinrell Attraction Park is a good place for family entertainment with bobsleigh tracks, The ‘waterspin’ and a roller coaster. Tikibad, the indoor water world, adds to the excitement with waves and rushing water.

Another family orientated attraction is Madurodam, a scaled down version of the Netherlands. There you will find all those famous Dutch feats rebuilt down to the tiniest detail on a scale of 1:25. With windmills, boats sailing in canals, harbour scenes, trains running in and out of stations and 50,000 lights at night - making it the perfect place to witness all of Dutch culture in one go.