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

Worldwide involvement
  • 3 min

Debby Grijters and the power of awareness

Hidden gems
  • 3 min

Binckhorst Castle

Worldwide involvement
  • 2 min

Roots

New70

Zig Zag Boulders

  • July 31, 2026
  • 5 min read
The first Zig Zag Boulders in The Hague are located on Henk Kompagnelaan in Leidschenveen. The public climbing and exercise equipment is part of a sports and play area that local residents can use for free. In addition to the boulders, there is a basketball court, a swing, a climbing frame, and other play facilities.

Fresh from the Start Party

  • July 20, 2026
  • 5 min read
In the Loosduinen district, the Fris van Start party brings residents, shopkeepers, and organizations from Houtwijk together. The event takes place at the shopping center and focuses on socializing, conviviality, and sustainability. Following the positive reactions to the first edition, the party returns once again, this time as a collaboration between the Houtwijk Neighborhood Council and the shopkeepers' association.

Jalan Jalan Festival

  • July 8, 2026
  • 5 min read
The first edition of the Jalan Jalan Festival will take place in the Centrum district from August 21 to 23, 2026. During this three-day city festival, music, dance, food, art, and stories come together to celebrate Indies culture. What began in 2025 with Jalan Pedis as a preview is now growing into a city-wide festival that connects generations and gives cultural heritage a contemporary place in The Hague.

Made in Laak

  • July 3, 2026
  • 5 min read
The real story of Laak, by the people themselves. Made in Laak is an online storytelling platform that shares weekly stories from the district via Instagram and LinkedIn. The initiative showcases how diverse and vibrant the district is by giving residents, entrepreneurs, and local organizations a voice. Stories about daily life, special places and neighborhoods, and themes relevant to the district.

The new training complex of ADO Den Haag

  • July 1, 2026
  • 5 min read
In the Escamp district, in the Moerwijk neighborhood, you will find Mini & Maxi Café. It is an accessible meeting place where children can play together and their parents can also connect with each other.

REBORN Whitehouse

  • June 25, 2026
  • 5 min read
In the Scheveningen district, REBORN Whitehouse is being given a new purpose. In a unique location, directly on the beach, a characteristic building is being transformed into an event venue where meeting, connection, and experience take center stage. In doing so, the initiative contributes to the ambition to further develop Scheveningen as a four-season seaside resort.

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.