Home to many timeless works of art such as 'Girl with the Pearl Earring' and 'The Goldfinch', the Mauritshuis Museum showcases the Dutch Golden Age of painting in all its splendour. Amongst others featured in the museum are both Rembrandt and Vermeer, two of the most celebrated master painters of this momentous time in Dutch history. In their work, they are able to capture the essence of the Netherlands as a global powerhouse and one of the most prosperous nations in Europe throughout the seventeenth century. Be aware that some of the better-known paintings are occasionally sent around the world to be presented in other art exhibitions so it is advisable to check ahead of time to see if they are on display.

This giant panoramic work of art spans forty metres in circumference and reaches fourteen metres in height, capturing the small fishing village of Scheveningen as it was in the late nineteenth century in a cyclorama. It creates the illusion that the observer is atop a large sand dune looking down upon the village, an illusion which is complemented by the foreground within the artwork that is made up of artificial terrain. The museum is dedicated to the single work of art from Hendrik Willem Mesdag and there are lots of ways to experience it including a guided tour, lectures and even children’s treasure hunts.

‘South Park’, as it is referred to by locals, was created in 1936 to offer The Hague inhabitants a place to convene and take part in recreational activities such as swimming, football and barbecuing. Those strolling through the verdant gardens in the summer months can also expect to see some entertaining spectacles like music performances and plays in the open-air theatre. This huge, time-honoured public space comprises an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, restaurants, cafés, a deer enclosure and a football stadium where the local team plays.

Well established (not only) in the Australian beer market, Coopers is a family business with several different beers, stouts, or lagers in its assortment. Six generations back, Thomas Cooper brewed his first batch of ale in 1862 and until today, the very same methods are still used in the production. During the tour here, you will learn more about its 150 years of history, and you will get the chance to taste different Cooper brews.