Noordeinde Palace is the working palace of King Willem-Alexander: the place where he receives ambassadors, holds audiences and conducts official business. It is an elegant, white-painted building behind gilded gates on the street of the same name, and although it is not open for regular tours, it is very much part of a walk through the old centre.
In front of it stands the equestrian statue of William of Orange, father of the Dutch nation. Behind it lie the Palace Gardens, a quiet green space open to the public, and the street of Noordeinde itself is lined with galleries, antique shops and boutiques.
A few minutes away is Lange Voorhout, the grand lime-tree avenue that is one of the most beautiful streets in the Netherlands, with the Hotel Des Indes, the Kloosterkerk and Escher in Het Paleis. In summer, markets and outdoor sculpture exhibitions are sometimes held under the trees.
Top things to do: Noordeinde Palace & Lange Voorhout
See the palace and the statue
Stand at the gates for the classic view of the palace forecourt, then look at the equestrian statue of William of Orange. A flag on the palace roof traditionally indicates whether the King is in the country.
Relax in the Palace Gardens
The Paleistuin behind the palace is a peaceful park open to the public, ideal for a pause between museums. Opening hours vary with the season.
Browse Noordeinde and the Hoogstraat
Some of the city’s most attractive shopping streets, with independent boutiques, galleries and cafés.
Walk Lange Voorhout
Follow the avenue past the Hotel Des Indes to Escher in Het Paleis, in a palace once used by Queen Emma.
How to get to Noordeinde Palace & Lange Voorhout
- On foot: about 5 minutes from the Binnenhof and 15 minutes from Den Haag Centraal.
- By tram: lines stopping at Kneuterdijk or Buitenhof are a short walk away.
Insider tips
- The palace is a working building; do not expect to go inside.
- Combine it with Lange Voorhout and Escher for an easy, elegant half-day walk.
- Look out for the Royal Stables (Koninklijke Stallen) nearby, which occasionally open to visitors.
Best activities for Noordeinde Palace & Lange Voorhout
These well-reviewed experiences pair well with a visit to Noordeinde Palace & Lange Voorhout:
Guided bike tour The Hague: Highlights Bike Tour
A guided ride past the city’s landmarks — the Binnenhof, palaces, embassies and parks — at an easy pace on flat cycle paths. Check the listing for the exact route and meeting point.
- The main sights by bike with a local guide
- Learn the Dutch rules of the cycle lane
- Bike included
Museum ticket The Hague: Escher in The Palace Museum Ticket
Entry to the permanent M.C. Escher exhibition in the former winter palace of Queen Emma, with an optional audio guide on some options. Young children go free with a paying adult, according to the listing.
- A large collection of Escher prints
- Metamorphosis III and the famous impossible worlds
- Optical-illusion floor and palace chandeliers
Hop-on hop-off The Hague: Hop-on Hop-off Heritage Tram Tour
A day ticket for a heritage tram that loops past the main sights, from the centre to the Peace Palace and the Kurhaus at Scheveningen. Check the listing for the season, timetable and the current list of stops.
- A vintage tram with audio commentary in many languages
- Stops near the main sights and Scheveningen
- Departures roughly every 30 minutes in season
