The Hague city guide for au pairs and host families
The Hague is one of the easiest Dutch cities for au pairs and host families to enjoy together. It has beaches, parks, museums, libraries, child-friendly cafés, international communities, language options, sport clubs and quick train connections to other cities. This guide brings the most useful local resources together in one place.
Use this page as a practical starting point: find ideas for rainy days, easy outings with children, au pair free time, local language practice, sports memberships, weekend travel and helpful family tools. It is written for real everyday life, not perfect tourist days: short outings, clear routines, young children, changing weather and au pairs who are still getting to know the city.
Getting started in The Hague
Start with the city centre, your own neighbourhood, the beach and a few easy places you can return to. The Hague is compact enough to explore by bike or tram, but varied enough to feel new for a long time.
Things to do for au pairs in The Hague
A practical local guide for au pairs, including cafés, beaches, parks, social activities, sport, language practice and weekend ideas.
Open →Free things to do with kids in The Hague
Simple low-cost local ideas for au pairs and host families, from parks and beaches to easy city outings.
Open →Useful NS train subscriptions
A practical guide to train subscriptions and travel options that can help au pairs explore the Netherlands.
Open →Kids activities and rainy days
For host families and au pairs, local kid-friendly ideas are some of the most useful resources. This section brings together easy outings, indoor ideas and simple activities for toddlers and preschoolers.
Rainy day activities with kids in The Hague
Indoor ideas for wet days, including libraries, museums, play cafés, indoor play halls, baking, crafts and calm activities.
Open →Kids activities
Browse simple crafts, themed activities, outdoor mini play and printable ideas for young children.
Open →Outdoor mini play
Easy outdoor ideas for short local outings, including beach play and simple activities for young children.
Open →Language, sport and social life
The Hague has many international residents, but learning some Dutch and building a weekly routine can make au pair life feel much easier. Sport, language practice and local activities are also good ways to meet people.
Language courses in The Hague for au pairs
Useful Dutch and English learning options, including Kickstart School, Taalhuis, library practice, courses and social language cafés.
Open →Sports memberships in The Hague for au pairs
A practical guide to gyms, running clubs, swimming, yoga, padel, trial passes and social sport options in The Hague.
Open →Running in The Hague and Scheveningen
Find social runs, clubs and easy running ideas near the beach, parks and city centre.
Open →Beach, parks and neighbourhoods
The beach is one of the biggest advantages of living in The Hague. Scheveningen, Kijkduin, the dunes, parks and neighbourhood cafés make it easy to plan small outings without needing a full day trip.
Scheveningen beach clubs with kids’ play areas
Child-friendly beach club ideas in Scheveningen for host families and au pairs with young children.
Open →The Hague with kids
Use the kids activities hub for simple ideas that work well with toddlers, preschoolers and young children.
Open →For au pairs
A practical starting point for au pairs, with local life, kids activities, matching preparation and helpful tools.
Open →Practical guides and tools
Local life works best when practical family expectations are clear too. These pages help au pairs and host families connect the city guide with routines, safety, preparation and everyday home life.
Au pair guide
Browse practical blog guides for au pairs, from matching preparation to local life.
Open →Family guide
Browse practical guides for host families, including routines, house rules, preparation and communication.
Open →Tools & printables
Find checklists, templates, emergency sheets, routine cards and practical family tools.
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