Plnty's City Guides: The Hague

My friend Lotte knows what's good to do with kids

This guide is part of Plnty’s global City Guide series — written by friends on the ground, mothers who know what actually works with kids. Think of them as tried-and-tested picks for seeing the world with little ones, and finding fresh inspiration wherever you go next.

Moving to The Hague was one of the best decisions for me — for us. Sometimes you don’t realise you need more nature in your life, until you do.

The beauty of this city is its versatility. With two small children and a freelance creative career, my days never look the same and The Hague always has the right spot for whatever chaos or calm we’re in.

Here are my go-tos with Freddie (3) and Keesje (1.5):

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Pompke

Our pitstop on the way to the forest. Quirky quotes on the walls, old-school toys for the kids, and great coffee with croissants or toasties. It’s all outdoors, which somehow makes everything taste better.

Binkies + De Boomhuttenclub

Rare kid-friendly cafés where you don’t leave drained. Good food, good coffee, nice interiors — and you could actually open your laptop here (if the kids allow it).

Café Constant

Right next to the kinderboerderij (animal farm), perfect for a quick snack and a glass of wine while the kids run off their last bit of energy.

The Beach

Because swings and slides at Patagonia, Manta, or Hart Beach = guaranteed toddler happiness.

Bike Ride to Boerderij Meyendel

Cycle through the dunes: spotting sheep, cows, maybe even wild horses and end with pancakes and playground time (or a climb through Monkey Forest).

The Forests

So many to choose from, each with its own magic:

• Zandspeeltuin Scheveningse Bosjes

• Speeltuin Arendsdorp

• Landgoed Clingendael

Museum Voorlinden

Ride out to explore the art garden, then coffee while the kids play outside by the tent.

See you around! x Lotte