The Hague will be the centre of the hockey world during the Rabobank World Hockey Cup, and the city itself will be taken over by lots of hockey-themed activities. The city’s hockey clubs are organising a string of Side Events: tournaments for schools, for companies and for veterans.
The beach at Scheveningen will host an international beach hockey tournament. Even the central courtyard of the parliamentary complex will be turned into a hockey pitch, where politicians and school children will play against each other. The courtyard will be lined with big screens where fans can follow the World Cup matches live.
Distinctive
The Hague is one of the most distinctive cities in the Netherlands and has everything you could wish for. It is rich in culture, has historic buildings and great shops and the beach is just a few kilometres away. The Hague is also known as the city of peace and justice because it is home to the Peace Palace and the International Criminal Court. The Dutch parliament is based here and the royal family has its official residence in the city as well.
Shops and cafes
The Plein and the Grote Markt are the centre of The Hague’s café society with a great selection of restaurants and bars. The range of shops is as varied as the city itself: from the luxury department stores and labels around the Spuistraat to the specialty and designer boutiques in the Hofkwartier. And, of course, The Hague also has world-class museums and culture.
Contrasts
The Hague is a city of contrasts. It has a modern skyline and an historic inner city. You can combine taking in some culture with sunbathing or a bracing walk along the beach. And attractions such as the Madurodam miniature park and Omniversum wide-screen cinema make it a great place for children as well.
House of Orange
The Hague is traditionally the home of the Dutch royal family. Many of the city’s monuments and statues refer to Willem of Orange and his descendants. King Willem-Alexander uses the Noordeinde palace as his office and will eventually move with his family to the Huis ten Bosch palace. The Dutch royal family is also keen on hockey and oldest daughter Amalia is an enthusiastic youth player.