Exploring The Hague

The best hub for tips and suggestions for exploring the city during EPSC is to visit the city’s website DenHaag.com, with the most up-to-date calendar of activities, tips and other recommendations during your stay.

Lunch deals

We have partnered with Social Capital to offer EPSC participants attractive discounted lunch offers. Social Capital is a social enterprise based in The Hague that has been creating paid jobs for people who face barriers to the labour market since 2020. Its motto is: "If you do what you enjoy, the rest will follow!" With the support of a job coach, employees are given the opportunity to develop their skills in the hospitality sector. Social Capital operates at various hospitality venues, such as the catering services at events in Amare, the Stadskantine in Amare, Happy Tosti, Brouwerij De Prael and the museum café at Museon-Omniversum.

De Prael Den Haag
De Prael in The Hague is the perfect place to get together for a good glass of beer, a delicious lunch, dinner or a cozy drink. Enjoy an extensive menu, a warm atmosphere, and a unique terrace. Behind the scenes, a diverse team of people with and without disabilities work together to offer every guest a warm and welcoming experience.

• On presentation of your conference badge you will get 10% off your total bill (Valid from 5 to 13 September)
• During the EPEC x NPP pubquiz on 8 September: Pulled mushroom shawarma (€15), Fish and chips (€15), Chicken satay (€15), and 10% off all drinks.

Opening hours: Monday: Closed, Tue-Fri: 16:00-23:00, Saturday: 14:00 – 23:00, Sunday: 14:00 – 22:00.
Website: https://deprael.nl/den-haag
Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/

Amare City Canteen
On the third floor of Amare, you will find the Stadskantine: a bright, spacious spot for breakfast, coffee, lunch or a relaxed meeting. Here, you can enjoy generously filled sandwiches, homemade soups, hot meals, fresh stir-fries, crisp salads, sweet treats, healthy smoothies, and, of course, great coffee. Eat in or take away.

Different meal deals all week long! So you can enjoy a salad or sandwich with a drink for just €7.50, or a hot meal with a drink for €9.50! The deals are available all week and can be purchased without proof of attendance at the conference.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 20:00
Website: https://www.amare.nl/nl/juni-stadskantine-5qvs
Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/

Happy tosti Den Haag
Happy Tosti is the place to go for surprisingly creative toasted sandwiches, a hearty breakfast, a substantial lunch or a delicious cup of coffee. Take a seat on one of the famous swings and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. Behind every toasted sandwich is a team where people with and without disabilities work together as equals.

On presentation of your conference badge: A free warm drink with your toasted sandwich. (Valid from 5 to 13 September).

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 09:00 – 17:00
Website: https://www.happytosti.nl/den-haag/
Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/

Suggestions for dinner

The international culinary scene of The Hague will have something to offer for everyone. If we must pick a few, the following suggestions would be on our list. For nearby dining, you can consider places like Palmette, Tapisco, Mílu, Bleyenberg, Rootz or restaurants at the Buitenhof, Grote Markt, and Plein. Across The Hague you also will find many excellent choices for a bite or drinks on picturesque squares that are worth a detour, like the bars and restaurants at the Anna Palownaplein, Van Kinsbergen at the Prins Hendrikplein or at one of the city's oldest bars Sint Joris en de Draeck situated at the Koningsplein. Absorb the view across the Hague from the rooftop restaurant Flora or enjoy a drink at the rooftop bar at Bleyenberg. From Amare grab a bike or hop on a tram (HTM tram line 17) to head over to Scheveningen Harbour where you can find restaurants like SuzieQ, fish restaurants like Catch by Simonis, or the excellent Peruvian cevicheria Callao. For Dutch pancakes, Oma Toos would be your go-to place.

Explore The Hague by Planet Trail

Care for a walk? What better way to explore The Hague than following a route across a Solar System to scale? Go on a self-guided city walk that starts with the Sun at the steps of EPSC in Amare, taking you on a scenic route across the city (on foot or by bike) to reach Pluto on the steps to the beach at Scheveningen. On the way you will pass top sights like the palace gardens, Peace Palace and might even be able to spot the Girl with the Pearl Earring. Infused with historical and scientific backgrounds, this planet trail will bring EPSC to the city of peace and justice and highlight The Hague's planetary allure.

The Hague, the Beach

A trip to the seaside makes your stay in The Hague complete and getting some sand between your toes is a must. You can stroll along the beach, the boulevard, or have dinner at one of the beach pavilions or in Scheveningen harbour.

Surf's up! The Hague is also a great spot for surfing and at the Scheveningen beachfront near the harbour, you will find the best surf and several surf schools where you can rent boards and wetsuits or take an introductory course. Check out the options offered by Aloha, Hart Beach, and The Shore. Of course, there are many other ways to explore the beach and waters in and around The Hague, so check out more tips here.

Step into the world of Christiaan Huygens

The 17th-century multi-talented Christiaan Huygens was born, lived, and died in the same neighborhood where EPSC 2026 takes place. Just a few kilometres away, in the town of Voorburg, lies Hofwijck, the modest estate of the Huygens family. He spent many summers there as a child, later carried out astronomical observations, and developed groundbreaking inventions. In the final years of his life, Christiaan lived and worked at Hofwijck. During EPSC, you are invited to step into that world of Christiaan Huygens with a visit to Hofwijck and its beautiful historic garden. On Tuesday, 8 September, the Huygens Museum - Hofwijck will host a special programme exclusively for EPSC participants. Discover the home where Huygens lived and worked, and learn more about his life, his scientific achievements, and his enduring legacy. The programme includes a special talk by planetary scientist Daphne Stam, who will bring Huygens' story to life in the very place where so much of it unfolded. Whether you are fascinated by astronomy, history, or both, this is a unique opportunity to experience the world of one of the Netherlands' greatest scientists.

Details on the program, times, and how to get there can be found via the registration page: