Proud of the city of The Hague

The Hague: the only Dutch big city by the sea. The city of peace and justice, with international allure, but often also feels like a village. That is what makes The Hague so special. Every day, people work here on global challenges, while at the same time looking out for each other. From true residents of The Hague to residents from all over the world. A relatively small city that makes a difference worldwide. That is The Hague and we are proud of it!

Beautiful stories from The Hague

New70: The Hague initiatives in the spotlight

From the MuseumLab in Escamp to an inclusive playground in Ypenburg and a meeting place like the Weimar Wijkpaleis in Segbroek: beautiful initiatives are emerging throughout The Hague that the city is proud of. With the Nieuw70 campaign, BeHague showcases the initiatives that have made the city proud over the past two years. In recent months, residents were able to submit initiatives they are proud of. We received some wonderful submissions that will be highlighted in the coming period.

NATO summit in your city

The NATO summit took place in The Hague on June 24th and 25th. As the International City of Peace and Justice, we are naturally proud of this. To involve everyone in the city as much as possible, a variety of activities were organized for everyone to participate in.

New70

Flora Film Theater

  • May 13, 2026
  • 4 min read
The Flora Filmtheater is an intimate cinema located on the 6th floor of the former KPN telephone exchange. The cinema has two screens and shows a daily mix of arthouse and quality films. Additionally, there is Café Restaurant Flora, situated in the old KPN canteen, which complements the cinema with food and drinks.

Weimar's Neighborhood Palace

  • April 8, 2026
  • 5 min read
Weimars Wijkpaleis is an accessible, creative meeting place in the Regentesse and Valkenbos Quarters. It is a place of, for, and by local residents, where meeting, creativity, entrepreneurship, and collaboration take center stage. You can drop in for a cup of coffee, join workshops, play sports, get creative, or simply meet neighbors.

MuseumLAB

  • April 8, 2026
  • 5 min read
In Bouwlust, you will find MuseumLAB, a place where children playfully engage with technology, science, and culture. Here, they don't just look, but above all, they do. From building birdhouses to making little robots, it is a place where curiosity takes center stage and where children are challenged to discover and create for themselves.

Mourning & Celebrating

  • April 8, 2026
  • 5 min read
From December 13 to 28, 2025, the Rouwen & Vieren greenhouse stood on Spuiplein in the city center. It was a temporary place that offered space for grief, loss, and remembrance. Not behind closed doors, but right in the middle of the city. Here, people could pause for a moment to reflect on what they had lost, in whatever form.

Bezuidenhout the movie

  • April 8, 2026
  • 4 min read
Bezuidenhout the Film brings a momentous event in The Hague's history back into the spotlight. The film tells the story of the mistaken bombing on March 3, 1945, and shows what this day meant for the neighborhood and its residents. More than 500 people lost their lives in the attack. This event is commemorated annually at the memorial monument in Bezuidenhout, part of the Haagse Hout district. The film aligns with that commemoration and makes the story accessible to a wider audience.

GoodLaak

  • April 8, 2026
  • 5 min read
GoedLaak is an art route in the Schipperskwartier, created by children from the neighborhood. It started with workshops and has resulted in visible street art that beautifies the area and touches the residents. The initiative arose from the desire to let a different voice be heard instead of the constant negative stories about the neighborhood. GoedLaak shows how beautiful and powerful Laak is and aims to make residents proud of their neighborhood again.

About platform BeHague

Proud of The Hague. Aren't you? But we could be a bit more proud. There are so many beautiful things happening in the city, we often don't think about it. That's why there's BeHague, the Platform for The Hague Pride.