Hague Tower | The Hague

The Hague Tower (Het Strijkijzer) is a 132-meter residential and commercial skyscraper located at Rijswijkseplein 78, near the Den Haag Hollands Spoor (HS) station.

Visual Characteristics

The building's floor plan is a sharp isosceles triangle, a design necessitated by the small, triangular plot of land it occupies. This shape resembles a clothing iron, giving it the local nickname "Het Strijkijzer". Its facade is dominated by glass and aluminum, with a glass elevator running up the exterior of the building to the panoramic decks.

Location & Access Logistics

Address: Rijswijkseplein 78, 2516 LX Den Haag.

Public Transport: Directly adjacent to Den Haag Hollands Spoor (HS) station. Reachable via Trams 1, 9, 11, 15, 16, and 17.

Entry: Visitors for the Skybar or viewpoint must use the dedicated entrance for the panoramic elevators.

Accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible via internal and panoramic elevators.

Historical & Ecological Origin

Completed in 2007, the tower was inspired by the Flatiron Building in New York. It was designed by AAArchitecten and won the 2007 Emporis Skyscraper Award (Bronze). The building was primarily designed to provide high-quality housing for students and young professionals, maximizing vertical space on a previously underutilized traffic intersection.

Key Highlights & Activities

Skybar & Restaurant: Located on the 42nd floor, it is the highest bar in the Netherlands, offering dining and cocktails with views of the city.

Panoramic Viewpoint: On the 42nd and 43rd floors, providing 360-degree views of The Hague, the North Sea, and, on clear days, the skylines of Rotterdam and Leiden.

Glass Elevator: A high-speed external elevator provides a vertical view of the city during the ascent.

Infrastructure & Amenities

The lower floors contain residential units, laundry facilities, and a fitness center for inhabitants. The top floors function as a public hospitality zone. High-speed 5G signal is excellent.

Best Time to Visit

Photography: Sunset is the optimal time for photography, as the sun sets over the North Sea (Scheveningen) to the west.

Hours: The Skybar and viewpoint are generally open Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00 PM until late.

Visibility: Check local weather reports; low cloud cover can completely obstruct the view from the top floors.

Facts & Legends

The Hague Tower is the tallest residential building in the city. A technical oddity of the building is its "wind-comfort" design; due to the sharp angles and height, specialized aerodynamic testing was required to ensure that wind speeds at ground level remained safe for pedestrians.

Nearby Landmarks

Den Haag Hollands Spoor (HS) – 0.1km South

The Hague University of Applied Sciences – 0.3km East

Binnenhof – 1.2km North

Megastores (Shopping Center) – 0.5km South