Things to do in Peace Palace
The Peace Palace is an international law administrative building in The Hague, housing the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), the United Nations International Court of Justice and The Hague Academy of International Law. The building also holds the Hague Academy of International Law and the Peace Palace Library with the Carnegie Foundation acting as the owner and manager of the Peace Palace.
As society was damaged time and again by war the peace movement began to spread through Europe and America, leading Czar Nicholas II to organize an international peace conference. During the First Hague Peace Conference of 1899, also known as the Hague Conventions, 26 countries came together to speak about disarmament and about the possibility of international jurisdiction, which led to the establishment of the PCA. In 1907 a second peace conference was organized in The Hague, in which 44 countries participated.
The Palace officially opened on 28 August 1913 with contributions from Scottish-American steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, international groups of jurists, politicians and pacifists. The Permanent Court of Arbitration finally had an official home. The European Heritage Label would be later awarded to the Peace Palace on 8 April 2014.
Enter the Visitors Centre of the Peace Palace to experience a contemporary exhibition with a film providing an introduction to the establishment of the Peace Palace and the judicial institutions. You can also join a guided tour to discover the international atmosphere in the gardens designed with unique contributions made by various countries and marvel at the architecture and interior design of this iconic property.
Our recommendations in Peace Palace
Grand Holland tour of Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague with Madurodam
Experience a scenic bus tour through the picturesque countryside of Holland. Visit Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague and enjoy a 1-hour river cruise.
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Sightseeing tour of The Hague and Delft with private transportation
Experience private pick-up and drop off service from Amsterdam to The Hague and Delft, riding in a luxurious Mercedes.
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The Hague HTM 1-day public transportation ticket
Book your HTM 1-day ticket and travel throughout The Hague on public transportation without any limitations, day and night, on the bus, tram, and metro.
Grand Holland tour of Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague with Madurodam
Experience a scenic bus tour through the picturesque countryside of Holland. Visit Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague and enjoy a 1-hour river cruise.
en, es, de
Sightseeing tour of The Hague and Delft with private transportation
Experience private pick-up and drop off service from Amsterdam to The Hague and Delft, riding in a luxurious Mercedes.
en, nl
The Hague HTM 1-day public transportation ticket
Book your HTM 1-day ticket and travel throughout The Hague on public transportation without any limitations, day and night, on the bus, tram, and metro.
How to get there
Peace Palace
The Hague
Netherlands
Reviews Peace Palace
“Die versprochenen Städteführungen fanden nicht statt, es gab nur Stadtrundfahrten mit dem Bus. Die Freizeiten waren viel zu kurz um sich etwas anzuschauen oder in Ruhe zu Essen. Auch gab es nicht die versprochenen Ansagen in Deutsch - nur in Englisch und Spanisch. Die Erwartungen und die Freude auf diesen Ausflug waren groß und wurden sehr enttäuscht .”
“No es lo mismo pasear por una ciudad que recorrer cada espacio con alguien que te comente lo vivido ahí!”
“Was erg leuk en Max wist erg veel en vertelde leuk, jammer dat wij eerder moesten stoppen(4pers) omdat op de site staat 2,5 u dus hadden wij nog een andere activiteit die om 2 u was, zonder overleg met ons een koffiestop, dus toch nog veel gemist helaas”
“Was heel leuk en Max deed het ook heel goed, wist er veel van. Alleen jammer dat wij (4 personen) niet alles hebben kunnen zien omdat wij een vlg activiteit hadden gepland om 2 uur en normaal gesproken was de fietstocht tot 1 uur, maar de rest van de groep wilden een koffiestop,beter in overleg doen”
