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Voykit pocket guide · Netherlands
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.
- Country
- Netherlands
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (check)
- Avoid
- Winter cold spells (check)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards dominate; some shops and cafés are card-only and a few supermarkets accept debit cards but not all credit cards, so carry both.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- KPN, Vodafone and Odido run the networks; Lebara and Lyca sell cheap prepaid SIMs in supermarkets and at Schiphol.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Medical 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard continental two-pin; UK and US plugs need adapters.
- Tipping
- Café: Round up.; Restaurant: 5–10% for good service; tell the server the total when paying by card.; Taxi: Round up.; Hotel: Not expected.
- Water
- Tap water is among the best in Europe; restaurants may charge for it, so ask.
- Toilets
- Stations charge about €0.70–1; cafés expect you to buy something; free urinals (and a few public toilets) in city centres.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee in café | €2–3 |
| Beer (draft) in bar | €3–5 |
| Museum Rijswijk entry | €1.60–2.30 |
| Tram ride (single) | €3.20 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- RTM · Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Closest airport, 15 km (9.3 mi) northClosest airport, 9.3 mi (15 km) north
- AMS · Amsterdam Schiphol
- Major international hub, 55 km (34 mi) northMajor international hub, 34 mi (55 km) north
Typical fares
- Tram 1/15/17, Rijswijk ↔ The Hague
- about €3.20 per ride (check)
- Bus 23 station → old town
- ≈ €2.50 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get 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).
See and do
Known for
- Old Church (Oude Kerk)
- Museum Rijswijk
- City Pump (1831)
- Sint‑Bonifatiuskerk
- Rijswijkse Golfclub
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| The Hague | Tram line 1, about 10 min | ≈15 min |
| Delft | Tram line 15, about 15 min | ≈20 min |
Sleep
- 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
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Sorrysorry |
| Thank you | Dank udank u |
| How much is it? | Hoeveel kost het?hoeveel kost het |
| Where is the toilet? | Waar is het toilet?waar is het toilet |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Firm handshake with eye contact; three cheek kisses among friends; avoid: Hugging new acquaintances
- Directness: Say what you mean; expect honest, blunt answers; avoid: Taking bluntness as rudeness
- Punctuality: Be on time; diaries plan weeks ahead; avoid: Dropping in unannounced
- Money: Split bills; pay your share; avoid: Showing off wealth
- Homes: Bring flowers or a small gift; congratulate everyone at a birthday; avoid: Expecting dinner if invited for coffee
Scams and watch-outs
- 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.
Rijswijk is a safe Dutch suburb; typical urban caution applies – keep an eye on bicycles and lock bikes securely.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Rijswijk yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Old Church (Oude Kerk)
- Museum Rijswijk
- City Pump (1831)
- Sint‑Bonifatiuskerk
- Rijswijkse Golfclub
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Rijswijk official website: www.rijswijk.nl/
- Wikivoyage: Rijswijk, revision 5316485 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5316485
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/rijswijk). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.