What will this year’s Advent markets be like in Hague? Program and important information in one place

Many people think that The Hague is only a place for businessmen and politicians.

In fact, it is a city full of history and beautiful architecture.

Taste its unique atmosphere during the time of Advent. 

The Christmas markets in The Hague will enchant all your senses.

See when and where they take place.

The Hague Advent Markets

Royal Christmas Fair in The Hague is one of the largest Advent markets in the Netherlands. Twinkling lights, Christmas carols, and a number of stalls on the romantic Lange Voorhout boulevard enchant tens of thousands of visitors with their atmosphere every year.

Christmas markets at Lange Voorhout

When and where will it all take place?

The Hague Advent Fair Program

The Christmas markets in The Hague take place on the boulevard Lange Voorhout, which is located in the city’s historic center. This L-shaped street is lined with historic buildings and lime trees, perfectly combining the city’s charm with nature.

You will find more than 100 stalls with warm winter clothes and accessories, Christmas decorations, gifts, candles, and many other things. There are also several places where you can try not only Dutch but also international Christmas delicacies and drinks, such as oliebollen, churros, glühwein, hot chocolate, raclette, German sausages, Hungarian kürtőskalács and more.

Every day, visitors can look forward to a special program on the stages, including music and theater performances, children’s activities, and a Santa Claus visit. One of the signature features of The Hague Christmas Market is the Royal Christmas Bus, an authentic London double-decker bus.

The following video will give you a better idea of ​​the atmosphere of the Christmas markets in The Hague.

The Hague/Den Haag (Netherlands) - Royal Christmas Fair 2022 (4K)

Interesting places in The Hague

The Hague is undoubtedly one of the most impressive places in the Netherlands, despite the capital being Amsterdam. It is also an important center of international politics; for example, the International Court of Justice is located here. Christmas markets in The Hague are worth combining with a walk through the city center, which is very charming.

Lange Voorhout

Lange Voorhout is probably the most beautiful avenue in the Netherlands. The central route regularly hosts the Hague Christmas Market and other festivals and events. The name “Lange Voorhout” translates to “Long Forest,” reflecting its original purpose as a hunting ground for the Dutch court in the Middle Ages.

Over time, thanks to its proximity to the Binnenhof, it became a residential area for nobles and diplomats. In addition, many important cultural institutions were and still are based here, such as the Escher Museum or the Pulchri Studio, one of the oldest Dutch art associations.

Last but not least, there are also a number of statues and monuments that complete the character of the place. One of the important statues is the equestrian statue of King William II.

Binnenhof

Binderhof, or “inner courtyard” in Dutch, is a complex of several buildings that have been considered the seat of political life in the Netherlands since the 16th century. In the 13th century, it was originally a swampy area where Count Floris IV. decided to build his fortified residence.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the building gradually transformed into a palace, which underwent several structural changes over the years. Today, both chambers of the parliament and the office of the Dutch Prime Minister are located here.

Mauritshuis

Mauritshuis is the most important museum in The Hague and one of the largest in the Netherlands. It is housed in a magnificent classicist building that was once the residence of Count Johan Maurits, after whom the museum is named.

This museum houses many of the most important works of the Dutch Golden Age, such as paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Hals, and Vermeer. In total, you can admire more than 800 paintings here.