Sight guide · The Hague · Netherlands
Visiting Noordeinde Palace and gardens
The King's working palace is not open to the public, but its facade with the equestrian statue of William of Orange faces Noordeinde, and the Palace Garden behind it is a public park.
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Quick answer
Noordeinde Palace and gardens is a palace in Hofkwartier and Noordeinde, The Hague. Allow 30 minutes; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Palace
- Area
- Hofkwartier and Noordeinde
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, history, architecture and outdoors
- Best months
- June–August
About Noordeinde Palace and gardens
The King's working palace is not open to the public, but its facade with the equestrian statue of William of Orange faces Noordeinde, and the Palace Garden behind it is a public park. The Royal Stables are nearby.
Tip: Walk through the Paleistuin garden behind the palace for a quiet break from shopping on Noordeinde.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 30 minutes.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Hofkwartier and Noordeinde, antique shops, galleries and the King's working palace in the old court quarter.
Best time to visit Noordeinde Palace and gardens
Noordeinde Palace and gardens is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- June: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, busy crowds.
- July: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, busy crowds.
- August: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit The Hague has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Noordeinde Palace and gardens is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Mauritshuis and Hofvijver and Binnenhof.
- No. 9 of the 17 sights in our The Hague things-to-do list.
- Listed in free things to do in The Hague.
- One of the picks in outdoors in The Hague.
- One of the picks in historic sites in The Hague.
Near Noordeinde Palace and gardens
Also in Hofkwartier and Noordeinde, so you can walk between them:
- Lange Voorhout — 30 minutes, free
- Escher in Het Paleis — 1.5 hours, mid-priced
If you like Noordeinde Palace and gardens
- Hofvijver and Binnenhof — Centrum and the Hofvijver, 30 minutes
- Peace Palace — Zeeheldenkwartier, 1 hour
- Scheveningen beach and pier — Scheveningen Bad, Half a day
- Museum Voorlinden — Wassenaar, 2–3 hours
Staying near Noordeinde Palace and gardens
Stay in Hofkwartier and Noordeinde ($$$$) to walk here: antique shops, galleries and the King's working palace in the old court quarter. All areas to stay in The Hague.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Noordeinde Palace and gardens?
Plan 30 minutes. With Lange Voorhout nearby, it fits a half-day in Hofkwartier and Noordeinde.
+Is Noordeinde Palace and gardens free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Noordeinde Palace and gardens?
June–August for the most comfortable weather. Walk through the Paleistuin garden behind the palace for a quiet break from shopping on Noordeinde.
+Do I need to book Noordeinde Palace and gardens in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.