Den Haag

Discover Den Haag with 4 scavenger hunts full of riddles and puzzles at real landmarks.

Along the way you'll pass Panorama Mesdag, De Mesdag Collectie, The Peace Palace, Grote Markt, Chinatown, Oude Molstraat (Hofkwartier), The Gevangenpoort and De Passage, among other spots.

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Hunts in Den Haag

The Hague: Art, Peace & Parks

~100 min · 6 stops

A walk through The Hague's green museum quarter — a 19th-century panorama you stand inside, the painter Mesdag's own collection, the Peace Palace of world justice, the world's biggest hoard of Mondrians, a rose garden and a miniature Netherlands. About 3.5 km, leafy most of the way.

First stops

Panorama Mesdag — Begin on the Zeestraat at Panorama Mesdag. Inside is a single painting like no other: a cylindrical seascape 14 metres high and 120 metres around, painted in 1881 by Hendrik Willem Mesdag. You stand on a viewing platform in the middle and the whole of 1880s Scheveningen surrounds you — sea, dunes, village and all.
De Mesdag Collectie — A few minutes west on the Laan van Meerdervoort is the house where Mesdag actually lived. He and his wife Sientje were avid collectors, and their home is now a museum of their personal hoard — the largest collection of Hague School and French Barbizon painting in the country, hung salon-style as they left it.
The Peace Palace — The Peace Palace, opened in 1913, is the home of international law — today it houses the International Court of Justice, the principal court of the United Nations. It was built thanks to a vast donation from an American steel magnate, who also funded its library. Its carillon rings out over the gardens.

The Hague Food Trail

~120 min · 7 stops

A tasting walk through the centre of The Hague — the lively Grote Markt, the delis of the Hofkwartier, a raw herring on a handsome square, the city's deep Indonesian food roots, the coffee-caramel sweet invented here, and a final drink on the Denneweg. About 1.5 km, six stops, plenty to eat. (Tip: the Haagse Markt in Transvaal — Europe's largest open-air market — is a great extra on Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat.)

First stops

Grote Markt — Start on the Grote Markt, the city's liveliest eating-and-drinking square. At its corner stands De Boterwaag — the old butter weigh-house of 1681. But just above the tram tunnel entrance stands a modern icon: the marble statue of Haagse Harry, the comic book character who embodies the city's working-class culture and dialect.
Chinatown — Just a short walk from the Grote Markt lies Wagenstraat, the heart of The Hague's vibrant Chinatown. Flanked by authentic Chinese gates, this area is packed with Asian supermarkets, dim sum spots, and bakeries. It's a testament to the city's diverse culinary landscape.
Oude Molstraat (Hofkwartier) — Wind your way into the Hofkwartier and onto the Oude Molstraat — a narrow, crooked lane that's quietly become the city's best food street. Cheesemongers, a famous chocolatier, delis, a traditional bakery and tiny lunch spots are packed into a few dozen metres. This is where Hagenaars do their delicious shopping.

The Hague: Royal City Mystery

~90 min · 9 stops

A loop through the political and royal heart of the Netherlands — the medieval Binnenhof, the pond that mirrors it, a working royal palace, the oldest covered arcade in the country, and the museum holding Vermeer's most famous painting. About 2.5 km through the historic centre.

First stops

The Gevangenpoort — Start at the Buitenhof, in front of the Gevangenpoort. This medieval gate, once the main entrance to the counts' castle, later served the city for centuries in a far grimmer capacity, and is now a museum of crime and punishment. In 1672 — the Dutch 'year of disaster' — the brothers Johan and Cornelis de Witt were held within these walls just before being lynched by a mob outside.
De Passage — A few streets south lies De Passage, the oldest covered shopping arcade in the Netherlands. Opened in 1885 and now a national monument, its glass roof, marble floors and wrought-iron details belong to a more elegant age of shopping. Walk through the L-shaped gallery and look up.
Grote Kerk (St James') — The Grote of Sint-Jacobskerk has watched over the city since the 15th century. Its most unusual feature is the tower — one of only a handful in the Netherlands with this shape, visible from across the old town. Many members of the House of Orange have been connected to this church.

Scheveningen by the Sea

~110 min · 8 stops

A walk along The Hague's seafront — from the landmark pier and the grand 19th-century Kurhaus, past beachfront sculptures and a cast-iron lighthouse, down to the working fishing harbour where the herring comes in. About 3 km along the boulevard and beach.

First stops

Scheveningen Pier — Start on the Pier — a 380-metre structure striding out over the North Sea. The first pier opened here in 1901; the present one dates from 1961 and now carries a Ferris wheel, a zipline and a bungee tower at its far end. On a clear day the sea stretches to the horizon in every direction.
The Beach — Step down onto the sand. Scheveningen has been a seaside resort since the early 1800s, when the first bathers braved the cold North Sea. Today the beach runs for kilometres, packed with beach clubs in summer and wind-blasted and empty in winter — both equally worth it.
Kurhaus — The Kurhaus rises behind the boulevard like a palace — a grand spa hotel opened in 1885, rebuilt after a fire the very next year. Its domed Kurzaal, painted with frescoes, has hosted everyone from the Rolling Stones to Marlene Dietrich. Step into the lobby if it's open; the hall is breathtaking.

Frequently asked questions

Scavenger hunts in Den Haag: practical questions

How long does a scavenger hunt in Den Haag take?

The hunts in Den Haag take roughly 90 to 120 minutes and have 6 to 9 stops. You walk at your own pace and can pause and pick up again anytime.

How much does a scavenger hunt in Den Haag cost?

A hunt costs €1.99 as a one-time purchase in the app — no subscription. You can also unlock the whole city with all themes at once.

Which themes are available in Den Haag?

There are 4 hunts in Den Haag: The Hague: Art, Peace & Parks, The Hague Food Trail, The Hague: Royal City Mystery, Scheveningen by the Sea. Each theme follows its own route past different places.

Can I play together in Den Haag?

Yes — play solo, share one phone, or try the co-op duo mode (beta) with two phones. For groups and team outings there are private hunts everyone joins in the browser.

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