Discover South Holland

The Hague is the seat of the Dutch government, hosting the house of representatives, senate, ministries and embassies from around the world. Even the King resides in The Hague. As the heart of Dutch democracy, it’s where major decisions are made and voices are heard.

For over a century, The Hague has been the international city of peace and justice. More than 20,000 people work on a better world at 520 organisations, such as the International Court of Justice, International Criminal Court, OPCW, Europol and NATO or over 200 non-governmental organizations and 120 embassies.

With 11 km of coastline, wide sandy beaches, dune areas and large parks, you are never far from open space. The beach is just 15 minutes from the city centre. The Hague is also home to world-class museums including the Mauritshuis, Escher, Kunstmuseum Den Haag and Museum Voorlinden, with masterpieces you will not find anywhere else.

Rotterdam is Europe's largest port, and tthe maritime industry still shapes the city today. The port keeps evolving, from centuries of trade to today's drive into sustainable shipping, hydrogen and smart logistics. It is a place where maritime tradition and cutting-edge technology meet, right at the water's edge.

Rotterdam's center was flattened in the bombing of May 1940, and the city chose to look forward rather than rebuild the old. That loss shaped a no-nonsense approach to work and life, rolling up your sleeves and getting things done rather than talking about it. That spirit lives on in the slogan Rotterdam. Make it happen.

Rotterdam rebuilt itself after the war into a city that dares to experiment with architecture. Landmarks like the Cube Houses, Markthal and Erasmus bridge give the skyline a bold, modern character found nowhere else in the Netherlands.

Delft is one of the most innovative cities of Europe. On the Delft University of Technology Campus more than 25,000 students, 20,000 employees and 200 startups develop innovative solutions for a better society.

Since the 17th century Delft is famous worldwide for its blue and white pottery. Disover the iconic centuries-old ceramic craftmanship. 

The famous Dutch 17th-century painter, Johannes Vermeer, spelt his entire life in Delft. Discover the life and works of Vermeer's work in Delft and visit the Girl with a Pearl Earring in nearby Mauritshuis in The Hague. 

Delft and the Dutch royal House of Orange have been connected for centuries. The Father of the Netherlands, William of Orange came to the city in 1572 to lead the revolt against Spanish rule. Twelve years later he was assassinated in Delft and the royal family has been interred in the Nieuwe Kerk of Delft ever since.

Join 240 life sciences and health companies, Leiden University Medical Center, 26,000 professionals and 27,000 students at the key science park in the Netherlands. Visit the job board or join one of many events to get connected to the community working on the future of health.

is one  of Europe's top space clusters and the home of 4,000 employees at ESA ESTEC, Galileo Reference Center, Space Business Innovation Center and 125 other space technology and data companies. The campus is the breeding ground for space innovations with a vibrant community that shapes the future together.

is the Netherlands' largest fieldlab for drones at former naval airbase Valkenburg.  In Katwijk sensor technology and applications are being tested with indoor and outdoor flight facilities.