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The Atlas Obscura Guide To The Hague

12 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in The Hague, Netherlands

Updated January 28, 2021

Unusual Attractions in The Hague

The Hague, Netherlands

Celestial Vault

Hidden within a Netherlands crater is a stone bed that lets those who lie in it see the sky as a curved surface.

The Hague, Netherlands

Madurodam

A miniature city, once ruled by the Queen of the Netherlands.

The Hague, Netherlands

Museum de Gevangenpoort (The Prison Gate Museum)

A seven-century-old jail tells a not-so-pleasant history of crime and punishment.

The Hague, Netherlands

Capsule Hotel

Survival capsules find a second life as a unique hotel.

The Hague, Netherlands

Van Kleef Museum and Distillery

Rumored to have been frequented by Vincent van Gogh, it's the only remaining genever producer in the Hague.

The Hague, Netherlands

First Natural Lanzart

Taxidermy and Natural Wonders.

The Hague, Netherlands

Apparent Dead House in the Hague

A preserved building where the dead were once watched for signs of life.

The Hague, Netherlands

Panorama Mesdag

The largest 19th century panorama in the world still in-situ.

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Cool Places to Eat & Drink in The Hague

The Hague, Netherlands

Van Kleef Museum and Distillery

Rumored to have been frequented by Vincent van Gogh, it's the only remaining genever producer in the Hague.

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The nave has been repurposed to include the reception, restaurants, and guest spaces.

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