A Royal City of Festivals

As the seat of the government and official residence of the Royal family, as well as home to the International Court of Justice, The Hague, capital of the Haaglanden region on the West Coast, has often been referred to as the "legal capital of the world" and thus presents legal, judicial, and political career opportunities. Other industries for expats include the oil and gas industry, aerospace, media, software design, science, research, and telecommunications. Obtaining a work permit can be complicated for those from outside of the EU, so check our guide on working in The Hague for more details. Cuisine in The Hague takes advantage of the city's multicultural nature, with international food sold at the Haagse Markt and Chinese dishes available in nearby Chinatown. Traditional Dutch Cuisine is typically made up of vegetables, meat and fish. Cheese and bread are breakfast staples and Snert, a thick pea soup, provides a comforting defense against chilly winters. The Hague is also known as the number one Dutch festival city; take advantage by attending the spectacular International Fireworks Festival and enjoy dancing to Jazz on the Canal festival. Shopping Night sees fashion shows and large discounts throughout the city until midnight, and for local color go along to Vlaggetjesdag, a festival celebrating the arrival of the first herring to the city.

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Find New Friends and Dance the Night Away in The Hague

Finding new friends when relocating can be both tricky and intimidating, but InterNations helps with a variety of events and groups for expats in The Hague. Our members like to meet up to enjoy music, dance, jogging, the outdoors, snooker, and nightlife, to name just a few activities, so you are bound to find like-minded friends. Our community has been established to solve as many problems as possible, so you can confidently move forward to becoming another happy expat in The Hague.