The month’s salary burning in your pockets? Itching to get gifts for friends and family from The Hague? Curious to find the very best stores, bookshops and markets? Is browsing your number one hobby? We understand, and so do our locals, who have their own favorite hidden gems, top picks for when nothing but a bit of window (or actual) shopping will do the trick. Check out their recommended local The Hague shops and never fall in a tourist trap again.
The English Bookstore – Store with (his)stories
Image by Marit Kruisdijk
When looking through the window you can see people rushing by, but inside the store it is quiet and customers take their time to browse through the books.
Full Article by Marit Kruisdijk
Van der Gaag – Centuries-old drugstore
Image by Jenny Huttinga
“Van der Gaag” in The Hague is a drugstore and candy shop that’s one of the oldest stores in the city! Come here to buy 250 different kinds of spices…
Full Article by Jenny Huttinga
Van Kleef Distillery – That’s some tasty alcohol!
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“Van Kleef Distillery” is a historic distillery in The Hague. It also has a museum. They sell their jenever in traditional stone jugs — perfect gifts!
Full Article by Jenny Huttinga
Wauw! – Tiny, green department store
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“Wauw!” in The Hague is a ‘wild and unique warehouse’, a shop that combines all good things in life & where I send my family when my birthday’s coming up!
Full Article by Jenny Huttinga