Dutch Photo Trek-photo workshops

It is not the capital of the Netherlands (Amsterdam has that honour), but it plays many important roles usually associated with the capital city.

Most importantly, The Hague is the seat of the Dutch government and parliament. It is the residence of the Dutch royal family. Most embassies and ministries are located here. Furthermore, the city hosts many international courts including the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.

The Hague is a stately city, markedly different from its smaller neighbours Leiden and Delft. However, in place of the cramped inner city surrounded by canals and walls are wide tree-lined boulevards and spacious public parks, and grand and important 18th-century mansions built for diplomats and affluent Dutch families.

In addition, there is a large church dating from the 15th century, an impressive City Hall from the 16th century, several large 17th-century palaces, and a number imposing Protestant churches from the 14th century onwards.

There are also many fine exampls of Art Deco and imposing ultramodern architecture. The city tour will offer fantastic photo opportunities of these.

• Vredespaleis (Peace Palace)
• Noordeinde Palace and Palace Garden
• The Dutch Parliament Buildings and lake (Binnenhof and Hofvijver)
• The most magnificent street in the Hague: stately Georgian houses framed by centuries-old lime trees
• De Ridderzaal (Knights Hall) and Grote Kerk (Great Church) – two of the Hague’s oldest buildings
• De Passage: the oldest arcade in Europe
• Koekamp and other green spaces in the Hague
• Fine examples of traditional and contemporary architecture

Note: The evening itinerary will vary according to the time of year

If you would like to continue discussions after the end of the tour, time permitting your guide will be more than happy to do so.

The Hague is richly rewarding for the photographer: varied architecture, green spaces and parks and a feeling of space compared with many dutch citiesmmeans you do not have to stand close to your subjects.

We especially recommend the evening tour as the parliament buildings are impressively lit at night.

The Hague Photo Album

The price of The Hague daytime photo tour is €34.95 per person.

The price of the The Hague evening photo tour is €39.95 per person.

• Experienced tutor and guide
• Refreshment break
• Access to our tuition web pages
• Photo enhancement service
• Advice on travel to The Hague
• Advice on what to do and where to eat and drink n The Hague

• Refreshments
• Hire of equipment such as tripod
• Cost of transport to The Hague

The weather in the Netherlands can be unpredictable, especially in Autumn and Winter.

But it seldom rains the for whole day. If the rain is torrential the workshop will be cancelled, but if it is not heavy the tour will go on regardless.

Photographers are hardy folks, and stormy skies and wet pavements present some of the most exciting photo opportunities!

If you would like to book a tour of The Hague, you can do so by:

Booking online

Telephoning +31 (0)71 887 10 23

Emailing info@dutchphototrek.com