Essentially The Hague

Campaigners and local officials want more of the city's unused roofs converted into water-absorbing gardens. The municipality is also adding green roofs to three of its own public

14 September 2026

Climate modelling shows a once-in-a-century downpour would bring deep surface water to thousands of properties across the city. Certain neighbourhoods face far higher concentrations of risk.

14 September 2026

Sculptor Anat Ratzabi is offering classes where participants cast and finish edible art pieces. Sessions include a meal, drinks, and figures such as Dutch masters or royalty.

14 September 2026

The crossing between Rijswijk and Voorburg is closed to traffic until late November for major provincial works. A temporary footbridge is in place for pedestrians and cyclists.

14 September 2026

The Mauritshuis and Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza will swap 25 artworks each this autumn. A companion book exploring the theme of love accompanies the collaborative exhibition.

14 September 2026

The private museum has staged 65 exhibitions since opening on the estate a decade ago. Director Suzanne Swarts reflects on regular rebuilding work and persistent transport challenges.

14 September 2026

King Willem-Alexander will travel by carriage to the Koninklijke Schouwburg to deliver the speech from the throne. Widespread street closures, parking bans, and public transit diversions will run

14 September 2026

Horses of the Cavalry Honorary Escort rehearsed on the sand amid loud crowds ahead of Tuesday's procession. Local animal advocates have questioned whether the practice causes unnecessary stress.

14 September 2026

Ministers staying away from Prinsjesdag spent years travelling abroad during the royal address. Secret cabinet rules require the stand-in leader to stay close enough to take over.

14 September 2026

Essentially The Hague for Monday 14 September: Cavalry trains on the beach, Binnenhof viewing tower, jazz duos at Nieuwe Kamer

14 September 2026

Essentially The Hague voor maandag 14 september: Cavalerie traint op het strand, uitkijktoren Binnenhof, jazzduo's in Nieuwe Kamer

14 September 2026

Children draw, paint, and craft around book-week themes under the guidance of an artist in the library.

13 September 2026

Teacher Quirine introduces gentle sounds, rhythm, and lap songs for babies and toddlers aged six months to two years.

13 September 2026

A professional artist guides primary schoolchildren through mixed-media crafting and painting tied to this year's book week theme.

13 September 2026

Adults meet every six weeks to debate contemporary reading picks chosen together in friendly English-language discussions.

13 September 2026

Readers gather informally over biscuits to swap recent book recommendations without any need for advance registration.

13 September 2026

Children work with upcycled materials over an afternoon to assemble their own creative project to take home.

13 September 2026

Teacher Quirine introduces babies and young toddlers up to two years old to soft live sounds and simple songs.

13 September 2026

Readers gather upstairs to talk through Astrid Roemer's novel and explore literature rooted in Suriname together.

13 September 2026

Children aged eight to twelve spend Saturday afternoon building practical craft projects using recycled household materials.

13 September 2026