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Rijswijk
Spend a half‑day in Rijswijk, then continue to The Hague or Delft; one night optional if you prefer a quiet base.
Rijswijk is a small suburb of The Hague with a historic centre, a few museums and a golf club. Its attractions cluster along Herenstraat, making it easy to see in a few hours. Most visitors use it as a quick stop rather than a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (check)
- avoid Winter cold spells (check)
- Airports
- RTM · AMS
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Benelux ↗Dutch and Belgian police can ask anyone to show identification (in the Netherlands from age 14): carry the original passport or EU ID card — a photocopy is not accepted.
- Benelux ↗Tap-in fares, Dutch and Belgian domestic tickets and Luxembourg's free transport all stop at the border: buy an international ticket for cross-border legs, or you will be fined on board.
- Netherlands ↗The Netherlands is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Dutch sources for your passport.
- Netherlands ↗Red or marked bike lanes are for bikes: do not walk or stand in them, and look for cyclists before crossing.
- Netherlands ↗Amsterdam has local rules on public drinking, cannabis use in some areas and short-term rentals; check the city's current rules and book licensed accommodation.
- Netherlands ↗The Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Keukenhof sell timed tickets online only or mostly; book before you arrive rather than queueing.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Rijswijk112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Rijswijk, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Netherlands-wide
- SIM or eSIMKPN, Vodafone and Odido run the networks; Lebara and Lyca sell cheap prepaid SIMs in supermarkets and at Schiphol.Netherlands-wide
- Tap waterTap water is among the best in Europe; restaurants may charge for it, so ask.Netherlands-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% for good service; tell the server the total when paying by card.Netherlands-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Netherlands-wide
- SafetyRijswijk is a safe Dutch suburb; typical urban caution applies – keep an eye on bicycles and lock bikes securely.
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- RestroomsStations charge about €0.70–1 (≈ US$1–2); cafés expect you to buy something; free urinals (and a few public toilets) in city centres.Netherlands-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 Medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums open daily; shops open on Sunday afternoon in cities but close early in villages.Netherlands-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRTM Rotterdam The Hague Airport (Closest airport, 15 km (9.3 mi) north).RTM Rotterdam The Hague Airport (Closest airport, 9.3 mi (15 km) north).
- Getting aroundTram lines 1, 15, 17 and bus lines 22, 23 link the old town to The Hague, Delft and the Rijswijk station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer (draft) in bar€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Metro or bus rideTram ride (single)check€3.20 (≈ US$4)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum Rijswijk entry€1.60–2.30 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €45 (≈ US$55) · High €70 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RTM Rotterdam The Hague Airport (Closest airport, 15 km (9.3 mi) north) · AMS Amsterdam Schiphol (Major international hub, 55 km (34 mi) north)RTM Rotterdam The Hague Airport (Closest airport, 9.3 mi (15 km) north) · AMS Amsterdam Schiphol (Major international hub, 34 mi (55 km) north)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
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7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
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7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Nov (10 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Rijswijk: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Tram lines 1, 15, 17 and bus lines 22, 23 link the old town to The Hague, Delft and the Rijswijk station. Walk the Herenstraat core (5 min).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
The Hague
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Tram line 1, about 10 min
Government buildings, museums and Scheveningen beach.
Delft
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Tram line 15, about 15 min
Historic centre, Delftware and Vermeer museum.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Grand Winston Hotel
Near Generaal Eisenhowerplein, convenient for tram connections
Bastion Hotel Den Haag/Rijswijk
Polakweg, easy access to A4 and A13
Hotel Pension Margaretha
Geestbrugweg, budget option
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel or guesthouse1 × 1 night × €45 | €45 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €30 | €30 |
| Tram ride (single)1 × €3 · check | €3 |
| Bus 23 station → old town1 × €3 · check | €3 |
| eSIM, about a week of data1 × €25 · check | €25 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €11 |
| Trip total≈ €117 per person per day, bed included | €117≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Beer (draft) in bar | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Museum Rijswijk entry | €1.60–2.30 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Tram ride (single)check | €3.20 (≈ US$4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Rijswijk train station is a 35‑minute walk from the centre; use bus 23 or tram.
- Some museum opening hours are limited to Tue–Sat; check before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Medical
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Medical112
Embassy
US consulate in The Hague (check address); other embassies in The Hague.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tram 1/15/17, Rijswijk ↔ The Hague: about €3.20 (≈ US$4) per ride (check)
- Bus 23 station → old town: ≈ €2.50 (check)
Say or show
- Sorry — Excuse me / Sorry (sorry)
- Dank u — Thank you (dank u)
- Hoeveel kost het? — How much is it? (hoeveel kost het)
- Waar is het toilet? — Where is the toilet? (waar is het toilet)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Rijswijk. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct (check) · avoid Winter cold spells (check) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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