Stroller or baby carrier in The Hague?

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.

How The Hague scores

Seven things that actually matter when you're pushing 12kg of baby + stroller through a foreign city.

Smooth Surfaces

20% weight

8/10

Flatness

20% weight

10/10

Public Transit

12% weight

7/10

Elevators & Ramps

12% weight

7/10

Family Facilities

12% weight

7/10

Space & Comfort

12% weight

7/10

Family Welcome

12% weight

8/10

Things to do

Activities that work with a baby

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Madurodam — Miniature Park

All of the Netherlands in miniature — kids control boats, trains, and planes. Interactive and stroller-friendly throughout.

From €21/adult, under 3 freeCheck availability

Scheveningen Beach & Pier

The Hague's seaside resort with wide sandy beach, pier with Ferris wheel, Sea Life aquarium, and beachfront restaurants.

FreeJust walk in

Mauritshuis — Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring

Intimate world-class museum. Small enough to visit with a baby without exhaustion. Under 18 free.

From €19/adult, under 18 freeCheck availability

Combine Madurodam + Omniversum + Scheveningen Beach in one day — all in the same area. Tram 9 connects center to beach.

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Where to stay

Neighborhoods that work for families

Best location

City Center (Centrum)

Near Binnenhof, shopping streets, and restaurants. Tram connections to beach. Mix of historic and modern hotels.

Hotels from €90/nightFind stays →

Beach access

Scheveningen (Beach Area)

Wake up to sea views. Walk to beach, Madurodam, and Sea Life. Great for summer stays.

Hotels from €85/nightFind stays →

More space

Airbnb — Family Apartment in The Hague

Spacious apartments in Statenkwartier or Benoordenhout — leafy neighborhoods with parks.

From €80/nightFind stays →

The Hague is surprisingly affordable compared to Amsterdam. Scheveningen is ideal in summer, city center better in winter. HTM day passes cover all trams and buses.

Beyond the city

Easy day trips

Kinderdijk Windmills — UNESCO Site

19 historic windmills in a row. Flat paths along the water, perfect for stroller walks.

1h drive / waterbus

Leiden — University Town

Beautiful canal city with Naturalis biodiversity museum (fantastic for kids), botanical gardens, and cozy streets.

15min train

Keukenhof Gardens (Mar–May)

7 million tulips in bloom. Flat paths, playground, and treasure hunts for kids. Only open 8 weeks per year.

30min drive

Den Haag Centraal has direct trains everywhere. For Keukenhof, book the combi-ticket (bus + entry) to avoid parking chaos.

Quick answers

Yes — The Hague scores 79/100 on our stroller scale. The Hague is flat, spacious, and family-friendly - the government city has wide boulevards and beach access at Scheveningen.

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Travel Essentials for The Hague with Kids

What to book before your family trip

🏘️ Madurodam — Netherlands in Miniature

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1:25 scale models of Dutch landmarks with interactive buttons, water features, and a mini-airport. Kids love pressing buttons to make things move. Flat paths throughout, fully stroller-accessible. Under-3s enter free.

Kid favoriteFrom €21.50/adult

🏖️ Scheveningen Beach & Pier

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The Hague's seaside resort is just 15 minutes by tram from the city centre. Wide flat promenade, SEA LIFE aquarium on the pier, and the Muzee Scheveningen. The boulevard is perfectly stroller-friendly. The beach itself needs a carrier in soft sand.

Free beach

💡 Tip: Tram 1 from The Hague city centre to Scheveningen is step-free and takes 15 minutes — the easiest beach trip in the Netherlands. The Haagse Bos (royal forest) has flat paths and is attached to the Paleistuin. Use OV-chipkaart; kids under 4 ride free.

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