85Modern Marvel
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Europe
Rotterdam is stroller paradise - completely flat, ultramodern, designed for accessibility.
Best stroller: Compact
Netherlands
The Hague
79/100Regal & Flat🏆 High confidence (verified)
The Hague is flat, spacious, and family-friendly - the government city has wide boulevards and beach access at Scheveningen.
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Bring your stroller
This city is stroller-friendly. Compact strollers work best.
Key Factors
- •Good overall accessibility
- •Compact stroller recommended
The Hague scores 79/100 on our stroller-friendliness scale. Below you'll find a full breakdown of terrain, transit accessibility, and family facilities — plus neighborhood-level tips and stroller vs. carrier advice for The Hague.
📋 The Bottom Line
The Hague is the Netherlands' government city and it shows - wide, well-maintained boulevards, spacious parks, and a generally less hectic vibe than Amsterdam. The entire city is dead flat. Scheveningen beach is accessible via tram and has a boardwalk perfect for strollers. The city center has some cobblestones around the Binnenhof area but is mostly smooth. Public buildings are well-equipped with elevators and changing facilities.
Quick Facts
Overall Score79/100
Best StrollerCompact
Biggest ChallengeBinnenhof area
Data Quality🏆 High confidence (verified)
Gear Recommendations
- 🎒Any stroller works - completely flat city
- 🎒Rain cover essential
- 🎒Beach wheels helpful for Scheveningen sand
- 🎒Lightweight compact for tram access
The Hague Stroller Score Breakdown
Smooth Surfaces8/10
Smooth, paved paths
Flatness10/10
Flat and easy
Public Transit7/10
Good transit, some gaps
Elevators & Ramps7/10
Most stations have elevators
Family Facilities7/10
Good facilities in main areas
Space & Comfort7/10
Manageable, some busy spots
Family Welcome8/10
Locals love kids!
Best & Worst Areas for Strollers in The Hague
🟢 Where It's Easy ✓
- •Scheveningen Boulevard - Flat boardwalk, sea views, restaurants
- •Westbroekpark - Beautiful rose garden, flat paths
- •Zuiderpark - Huge, playgrounds, lots of space
- •Lange Voorhout - Wide tree-lined avenue, elegant
- •Kijkduin - Quieter beach, accessible paths
🟡 Where You'll Struggle ⚠
- •Binnenhof area - Cobblestones, crowded with tourists
- •Chinatown - Narrow streets
- •Scheveningen Pier area on sunny weekends - Packed
- •Some older tram stops lack ramps
🎒 When to Bring the Carrier 👶
- •Scheveningen beach (sand sections)
- •Passage shopping arcade (can get tight)
Tips from Parents Who Visited The Hague
❌ What Parents Wish They'd Known
- ✕Scheveningen beach on hot days - extremely crowded
- ✕Cobblestones around Parliament area
- ✕Wind at the coast can be fierce - secure stroller items
- ✕Parking is expensive and scarce in center
- ✕Not all beach restaurants have step-free access
⭐ Parent-Recommended Spots
- ★Madurodam - Miniature park, fully accessible, kids love it
- ★Omniversum IMAX - Modern, elevators, mind-blowing for toddlers
- ★Sea Life Scheveningen - Accessible aquarium, rainy day winner
- ★Westbroekpark - Rose garden, playground, peaceful
- ★Louwman Museum - Car museum, spacious, elevator access
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