Long Read
Remote Work in The Hague: Is it a Digital Nomad Paradise?
so i landed in the hague thinking it'd be all tulips and windmills, but turns out this dutch city has a serious remote work vibe. the first thing i noticed? it's quiet. like, "where's everybody" quiet. but don't let that fool you-there's a solid community of freelancers, coders, and digital nomads hiding in plain sight. rent's not cheap though. expect to drop around €1,200 for a decent one-bedroom in the center. but hey, you get safety, clean streets, and a 20-minute bike ride to the beach. that's a trade-off i'll take.
coworking spaces: where the magic happens
*the hague has a few gems. spaces like impact hub and b. Amsterdam (yes, it's technically amsterdam but close enough) are buzzing with energy. internet speed? solid 100 mbps average. coffee? oh man, the coffee. i overheard someone at the espresso bar say, "if you can't find a good flat white here, you're not trying." and they weren't wrong. check out local reviews on Yelp or dive into the r/TheHague subreddit for the latest gossip.
the weather and what's nearby
it's grey. a lot. but when the sun peeks out, the whole city feels like it's on holiday. and if you're bored of the hague, rotterdam and amsterdam* are just a short train ride away. perfect for a weekend escape or a "let's pretend we're somewhere else" day.
overheard at the bar
"everyone here speaks english, but try ordering a beer in dutch-it's a rite of passage." "don't rent in duinoord unless you want to be surrounded by toddlers and strollers." "the best wifi is at that one cafe on noordeinde-but only if you buy a croissant every hour."
final thoughts
look, the hague isn't perfect. it's not bangkok or berlin in terms of nomad chaos. but if you want a slower pace, good infrastructure, and a city that respects your work-life balance, it's worth a shot. just bring a raincoat and a sense of humor.
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