Wednesday 3 June 2020
What could be better than a spontaneous picnic moment somewhere in our beautiful city? And with all those lovely entrepreneurs, bakers, delis, and caterers in The Hague, your picnic will only get tastier! So, read on for our five tips for a perfect picnic! We’re already excited to hear about all your picnic experiences.
1. The Perfect Picnic Spot
It’s no surprise that this Hague town is full of beautiful spots. Finding the right picnic spot is actually not a challenging task.
Opt for a morning picnic in the Palace Gardens, the most beautiful garden in the city center where you can enjoy the city slowly waking up.
A lunch picnic is coziest at one of the city’s nicest squares. In our opinion, you’re in the right place at the Regentesseplein, the Koningsplein, and the Prins Hendrikplein – colloquially known as the ‘Turtle Square’ because of the lovely turtle statues.
Of course, nothing beats the beach in the evening. Watch the sun sink into the sea with the sound of waves in the background and a lovely evening picnic in front of you. On our Hague beach, you’ll undoubtedly have a picnic dinner with the best view.
2. The Contents of Your Picnic Basket: Sweet Treats
For the tastiest pastries, sandwiches, cookies, and cakes, make sure to swing by Victor Driessen Bakery in the Vogelwijk. Or visit Pompke, a cozy coffee house on the edge of the Scheveningen forest. We promise you that everything they bake not only tastes divine but also looks fantastic.
3. The Contents of Your Picnic Basket: Savories
A perfect picnic naturally includes sandwiches. Stop by Z’AHA deli and you’ll be spoiled for choice: display cases full of the most delicious ‘vegan friendly’, colorful, and lovingly prepared dishes. With so much goodness and the fresh aroma that always fills the air there, I’m sure more will end up in your picnic basket than you initially planned! And how about sushi? That’s picnicking 2.0. You can indulge yourself at Sushimeisjes.
4. Contents of Your Picnic Basket: Beverages
Last but certainly not least, the drinks! An essential part of the perfect picnic. Are you opting for coffee, matcha, or a healthy juice to-go? Don’t forget your Haagse Schatten to-go cup! Craving something stronger? Grab a bottle of wine from our treasure trove, Porte Reffe. Eiber Bier is also a The Hague treasure from the early days, and for good reason. Ensure you have coolers or a cooler box because there’s nothing better than a cold drink on a beautiful day. Oh, and don’t forget the bottle opener, it saves a lot of hassle… (speaking from experience ;))
5. For the Lazy Picnickers Among Us
For those who enjoy sitting outside on a blanket but don’t feel like bringing a picnic basket and filling it themselves, there are plenty of options for lazy picnicking. Think of a pancake picnic on the beach at The Shore because nowhere else will you find such good pancakes. Or opt for “Buitenontbijtjes” where Aafje will simply arrange your entire picnic for you!
Of course, you can get all these delights at our The Hague Treasures with our Haagse Schatten gift card. And even more enjoyable is to gift a day of Hague-style picnicking to friends and family this way!