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Moving to The Hague

The Hague is the government city of the Netherlands and is home to many international organizations. The city combines a cosmopolitan atmosphere with a seaside beach and offers a high level of facilities for families and professionals.

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Neighborhoods and neighbourhoods

The Hague has a great diversity of neighborhoods. Statenkwartier and Benoordenhout are affluent neighborhoods with many embassies. Scheveningen offers seaside living with a mix of apartments and townhouses.

The Zeeheldenkwartier and the Archipelbuurt are popular with young professionals. Laak and Moerwijk are more affordable but under development. Leidschenveen-Ypenburg and Wateringse Veld are popular new-build areas for families.

Cost of living

Den Haag zit qua kosten tussen Amsterdam en Rotterdam in. De gemiddelde huur voor een appartement ligt tussen 1.100 en 1.800 euro per maand in de vrije sector. Scheveningen en het centrum zijn het duurst.

Parking requires a permit in many neighborhoods. The costs vary per district. Municipal taxes are around 380 euros per year.

Education

The Hague has an extensive range of education with many international schools thanks to the diplomatic community. The International School of The Hague, the Lycee Francais and the German School are well-established options.

For higher education, there is Leiden University (The Hague campus), The Hague University of Applied Sciences and the Royal Conservatory.

Healthcare

The Hague has the HMC (Haaglanden Medical Center) with several locations and the Haga Hospital. For academic care you can go to the nearby LUMC in Leiden.

The international character of the city means that many general practitioners and specialists also provide English-speaking care.

Accessibility and transport

HTM provides tram and bus services in The Hague. The RandstadRail connects The Hague with Rotterdam and Zoetermeer. The Hague Central Station and Hollands Spoor are important NS stations with fast connections to Amsterdam (50 minutes) and Rotterdam (12 minutes).

Fietsen is populair en de stad heeft goede fietspaden. De kust is vanuit vrijwel elke wijk binnen 15 minuten per fiets bereikbaar.

Moving tips for The Hague

Veel woningen in Den Haag zijn vooroorlogs met steile trappen - een verhuislift is vaak nodig. Vraag tijdig een parkeerontheffing aan, vooral in het centrum en Scheveningen.

Geef je verhuizing door via denhaag.nl. In Den Haag kun je dit tot vijf dagen na je verhuisdatum doen.

Moving tips

  • Explore Scheveningen and the Westbroekpark if you love the sea.
  • Request a parking exemption for your moving van, especially in the center.
  • Register with a GP in time - English-speaking practices are popular and fill up quickly.
  • Consider a bicycle - The Hague is compact and easy to cycle.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hague a good city to live?
Ja. Den Haag biedt een hoog voorzieningenniveau, strand, veel internationale scholen en goede verbindingen. De stad is bijzonder aantrekkelijk voor gezinnen en internationale professionals.
How much does renting in The Hague cost?
De gemiddelde huur in de vrije sector ligt tussen 1.100 en 1.800 euro per maand. Scheveningen en het Statenkwartier zijn het duurst. In nieuwbouwwijken als Leidschenveen vind je meer betaalbare opties.
How much does moving to The Hague cost?
Een verhuizing naar Den Haag kost gemiddeld 400-1.500 euro. Houd rekening met extra kosten voor een verhuislift bij vooroorlogse woningen.

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