Here's why The Hague is a great place for your next company outing

Looking for a company outing? Consider The Hague. Not only is this city fairly centrally located and easily accessible by public transport, but you can also enjoy many fun activities with your colleagues. In this article, we've lined up the six best options for you! What will you do when it's time for some team building?

Beyond its central location, The Hague offers an unusually wide mix of backdrops for group activities: a compact historic center around the Hofvijver, grand boulevards like Lange Voorhout, green parks such as Westbroekpark and Zuiderpark, and of course the long, sandy beach at Scheveningen. That means you can switch from an indoor briefing to an outdoor challenge—or from a city puzzle to a seaside dinner—without long transfers. Trams and buses connect the main stations (Den Haag Centraal and Hollands Spoor) to the beach and harbor quickly, so logistics for larger groups are straightforward. Many venues also offer private spaces for kick-offs and debriefs, plus options for dietary requirements and accessibility.

1. Experience excitement with "Who is the Mole" The Hague for groups of 20+

We start with a very popular 'bedrijfsuitje' in The Hague, and not just because almost everyone is a fan of the TV show of the same name. During this "Who is the Mole" game, you get to know each other in a completely different way, as you can suddenly no longer trust your familiar colleagues. Naturally, the goal is to figure out who the mole is, while you complete various city challenges as a team.

Expect a mix of mental puzzles, observation tasks, and quick tactical choices set against classic Hague sights—think the stately avenues near embassies, the Passage shopping arcade, and viewpoints over the Hofvijver. Facilitators keep momentum high with short, timed missions and secret instructions for the mole. Typical playtime runs 2.5–3 hours, including a briefing and a twist-filled finale where suspicions are revealed and points tallied.

Helpful extras: start with coffee and a short rules explanation at a central café; end with a private space for the reveal (great for larger teams and weather-proofing). The route can be tuned to your group’s energy level—shorter loops for mixed mobility, or a wider loop that includes Lange Voorhout and the Peace Palace area for teams who want to cover more ground. You can even weave in company-specific trivia so the game doubles as culture-building.

2. Guaranteed laughter with this unique bingo variant

Playing bingo is, at least in this case, anything but boring. During this Trivia Bingggo activity, it will become clear who has which qualities. You'll need to complete creative tasks based on audio fragments and sometimes hilarious images. It's a perfect activity for a diverse group, and it's even possible to incorporate your company or industry into the game.

What makes this version unique for team outings is the balance between low-pressure gameplay and high-energy moments. Rounds mix quick-fire questions with mini-challenges (charades, photo reenactments, or “find this object” sprints). It works just as well in a city-center café, a private room near Grote Kerk, or a beach pavilion in Scheveningen—so you can choose the vibe you want.
Practical notes and options:

• Group size & timing: 60–120 minutes scales well from 15 to 150 people by adding a co-host and extra projection screens.
• Customization: insert inside jokes, company facts, or product names into the card cells and audio clues.
• Tech & accessibility: the host brings the sound clips and screen; participants just need pens and their enthusiasm. Great when you want an inclusive option that doesn’t require athletic gear.
• Add-ons: crown “Best Improviser” or “Sharpest Ear” with small awards; wrap up with a team photo wall of the funniest challenge moments.

3. A Private Canal Cruise & Boat Game For Teams Of 50+

Charter a small fleet of covered canal boats and turn The Hague’s waterways into your group’s playground. Colleagues split across multiple boats—each with a skipper and host—and take part in a light-hearted quiz and challenge game as you glide past highlights of the historic center. Between rounds, there’s plenty of time for drinks and snacks on board, and you can crown a winning boat at the end with a fun prize.

This option is ideal for large teams because you can add or remove boats to match your headcount, keep everyone together with a shared start and finish point near the city center, and tailor the vibe—relaxed sightseeing with commentary or a faster-paced team challenge. It runs year-round (open or heated/covered boats depending on the season) and pairs naturally with a post-cruise dinner at a quayside restaurant or a beach venue in Scheveningen.

Start/finish near a central mooring (e.g., Bierkade) for easy public transport access.

• On-board drinks packages or bring-your-own—check arrangements with the operator.
• Wet-weather plan with enclosed boats and fleece blankets.
• Add-ons: live guide, photographer, awards ceremony, or a short walk to a nearby venue for a closing toast.

4. Challenge each other physically with your own hexathlon

Active teams can participate in a real hexathlon through this activity. For example, on the beach, where you compete against each other in teams during several Beach Challenges. Naturally including break moments and a festive conclusion. Games played include tug-of-war, beach volleyball, building a tipi from wooden poles, and much more. This way, everyone can contribute, regardless of whether your specialty is strength or strategic thinking.

To make it run smoothly, organizers typically set up a base area on the sand with flags, scoreboards, and water stations. A typical format is six rotating stations of 10–15 minutes each, mixing strength, agility, and problem-solving: relay runs over soft sand, giant-Jenga strategy, balance board circuits, frisbee accuracy, and cooperative builds. You can choose a friendly or competitive scoring system, and spice things up with a surprise “joker round” worth double points near the end.

If the weather turns, several indoor alternatives are easy to book around the city—think sports halls, a multi-activity venue, or a private space where you can run a condensed set of team challenges. Beach pavilions often have indoor areas for briefings and award ceremonies, so you don’t lose the seaside atmosphere. Consider a light dress code (team colors or bandanas) and provide sunscreen, caps, and ponchos so everyone stays comfortable. Conclude with a trophy handover and a celebratory drink overlooking the sea.

5. Play the connection game, also for small groups

The Connection Game is a unique game that can be played from just 10 people. The goal is to get to know each other better and improve mutual communication. Of course, in a relaxing way, and it's a game that can also be played outside in nice weather. In one of the parks in The Hague, for example.

Expect guided rounds that blend icebreakers with deeper prompts: pairs rotate every few minutes, swapping stories and tackling short cooperative puzzles. In Westbroekpark or Zuiderpark, facilitators can set up circles with cue cards and simple props; indoors, the same format works in a meeting room with café tables. The pacing is gentle, but the impact is real—teams come away with new insights into each other’s skills, motivations, and working styles.

Tips to get more out of it: open with a quick energizer, then move into progressively more thoughtful questions; close with a structured “appreciation round” where participants share one strength they noticed in a colleague. This format is accessible, device-free, and ideal before a workshop or dinner because it leaves everyone energized rather than exhausted.

6. Explore the city on foot and dine with something extra

We conclude with a fairly classic company outing, where you take a city walk through The Hague guided by a tour guide. Afterward, you'll enjoy dinner, but a game will be played as well. You can choose from multiple games to create a personalized outing that perfectly fits your team of colleagues. Think of a pub quiz, a murder mystery dinner, or La Casa de Papel.

Route ideas include a heritage loop around the Hofvijver and Parliament buildings, an art-and-architecture stroll past the Peace Palace and the museums district, or a city-to-sea combo finishing at the Scheveningen boulevard. Guides keep things lively with short stops, stories, and photo prompts that pit small teams against each other for bonus points.

For the dining element, you can go for a single-venue private room or a progressive dinner: starters near the passageways of the old center, mains near Noordeinde, and dessert by the water. Pair the meal with a themed game: a pub-quiz showdown between tables, a clue-driven “murder mystery” where actors mingle and drop hints between courses, or a heist-style scenario where each table solves puzzles to unlock the final “vault.” Dietary needs are easy to accommodate if noted in advance, and the games adapt well to mixed ages and energy levels. Wrap up with an awards moment and a short toast to close the day on a high.