The Royal Palace of the Hague, also serving as the monarch’s workplace, may not be as exuberant as its counterpart in Amsterdam, but it is an impressive city centrepiece nonetheless. Built as a farmhouse in 1533, it was reformed and repurposed several times over the years, accommodating such pivotal historical figures as Voltaire and notable monarchs such as King Willem I until its most recent extensions in 1984, which have turned it into a working palace, where political and state affairs take place daily. The palace gardens are open to the public throughout the day and make a nice spot for a picnic, where anyone can enjoy the ponds, flowerbeds and marble statues with views of the royal stables, archives and the Dome of Fagel. Look out for the hidden corridors leading to the Old Hague District in one of the corners of the gardens.

This meticulously detailed miniature park, an homage to all things Dutch past and present is fun for all ages and packed full of interactive experiences as well as informative exhibitions. Hop aboard the Flying Dutchman to witness the Netherlands from the skies in one of the oldest commercial aircrafts in the world. Then, set sail to New Amsterdam whilst reining fire on enemy ships. Skip forward a century or two to save the country from flooding by damming the Dutch banks. Madurodam incorporates cutting-edge technology and innovative designs to showcase the Netherlands’ greatest achievements and plans for a better future.

Experience tropical beaches and relaxed days in the sun on the 74 islands along the coast. While some of them have holiday resorts you can just check in (e.g. Hamilton Island, Hayman Island), others are rather untouched and provide the ideal opportunity for a getaway. Just choose your match!