The Hague Cycling Holiday

Soend the day strolling through the Hague. Head to the Dutch parliament, the 16th-century Noordeinde Palace or the U.N.’s International Court of Justice, headquartered in the Peace Palace.

This tour offers a perfect round trip through The Hague and the Scheveningen seaside coastal resort. Pack your swimming gear if the weather’s nice and get ready for a memorable adventure! Following a bike-friendly route, you'll pass many of The Hague’s iconic sights, including the Binnenhof, the Peace Palace, and the vibrant Scheveningen boulevard. It's an excellent way to explore The Hague in just one day.

This scenic route takes you through the Green Heart of Holland, a tranquil, water-rich rural area sprinkled with charming historic towns. Key highlights include the center of Gouda, renowned for its iconic cheese market and picturesque canals, and Oudewater, home to the historic Heksenwaag (Witches’ Weighhouse), where alleged witches once came to prove their innocence.

Starting in Gouda, the route leads you south to the River Hollandse IJssel. From there, you’ll follow a scenic dyke and towpath through the towns of Haastrecht and Hekendorp, arriving at Oudewater. After exploring the Heksenwaag, the journey continues through the beautiful Reeuwijkse Plassen, a network of Dutch lakes created by centuries of turf cutting. The ride concludes back at Gouda train station, providing a perfect blend of natural beauty and historic charm.

This scenic route takes you around the picturesque lakes of the Kaag en Braassem region, interconnected by a charming network of rivers and canals. A highlight of the journey is the numerous traditional windmills that dot the landscape, built to manage water levels in the surrounding polders. While they may not be as famous as the windmills of Kinderdijk, they are just as enchanting and well worth a visit.

Starting in the historic center of Leiden, the route follows canals and rivers, showcasing some of the city’s key landmarks before heading into the countryside. You’ll cycle past the Kagerplassen lakes and the ring dyke surrounding the Haarlemmermeerpolder, eventually reaching Roelofarendsveen, a village renowned for its flower cultivation. From there, the path takes you alongside the serene waters of the Braassemermeer and Wijde Aa, leading back to Leiden’s historic center—a delightful combination of city charm and rural tranquillity.

After one final, satisfying buffet breakfast at the hotel, it’s time to bid farewell to your cycling adventure. As your holiday comes to an end, you’ll head home with wonderful memories of the scenic routes, historical towns, and unforgettable experiences you've had along the way.