• Coastal city
The Hague is the only major city in the Netherlands located by the sea. The city has two seaside resorts which can easily reached by bicycle or tram within 15 minutes from the historic city centre. The beaches of The Hague are ideal for sport and relaxing, or for a sunset dinner in summer. For many residents, the 11 kilometres of coastline is one of the biggest assets the city has to offer.
• Compact and relaxed
With over half a million residents, The Hague is the third-largest city in the Netherlands. You can find everything you need here, including a rich cultural environment. At the same time, The Hague is compact and easy to nigate.
• Career opportunities
There are over 250,000 jobs across many industries in The Hague; this includes many career opportunities in specific sectors that can’t be found elsewhere. Sustainability, ethics, law, SDG’s and ethical dilemmas in a digital age on a regional, national or even global level. A career in The Hague, therefore, often has a bigger impact than most.
• Family
The city boasts the most international educational possibilities in the Netherlands, including primary school, secondary school and a broad range of multilingual day-care facilities. Almost half of all the children who go to an international school in the Netherlands do so in The Hague region.
• Appealing neighbourhoods
Perhaps you like to live in the vibrant city centre, or maybe you prefer more peaceful residential areas? You might even see yourself living directly behind the dunes, just a few steps from the beach. The Hague offers a variety of diverse neighbourhoods, and what’s more, the city is affordable at the same time. Research shows that The Hague is not only the top city in the Netherlands where most young families love to live, but also where they plan to stay for the long term.