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City in South Holland, Netherlands

Is The Hague LGBTQ+ friendly?

Updated October 2026Sources
5/5Very welcoming

Is The Hague LGBTQ+ friendly?

Open and relaxed; a small scene around Centrum and a Pride event each year. Public affection is accepted.

LGBTQ+ laws in Netherlands

Among the world's most accepting; Amsterdam Pride's canal parade is in early August. Some rural, religious areas are more conservative.

Status
Same-sex relationships legalYes
Same-sex marriageYes
Civil unions or partnershipsYes
Legal gender changeYes
Anti-discrimination lawYes

LGBTQ+ friendliness across Netherlands

PlaceRating
Amsterdam5/5 · Very welcoming
Rotterdam5/5 · Very welcoming
Utrecht5/5 · Very welcoming
The Hague5/5 · Very welcoming
Haarlem5/5 · Very welcoming
Groningen5/5 · Very welcoming
Maastricht4/5 · Welcoming
Eindhoven4/5 · Welcoming

Quick answers

Is The Hague safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?

Open and relaxed; a small scene around Centrum and a Pride event each year. Public affection is accepted.

Is same-sex marriage legal in Netherlands?

Yes.

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Sources

Ratings combine national law with local attitudes and the scene. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.