Rijswijk combines extensive green spaces with a history that can be traced through its churches, monuments and museums. This allows you to shape your trip around your interests: landscapes and nature, historic buildings, or art and culture. When choosing a hotel in Rijswijk, this distinction is a useful starting point.

Green spaces and routes

The Rijswijkse Landgoederenzone covers about 200 hectares, is integrated into the urban area and is known as a “green lung”. In the south of Rijswijk, the Stadsparkzone lies around the A4. It comprises more than 160 hectares of green space, including Hoekpolder, Wilhelminapark and Elsenburgerbos. The two zones differ both in location and in how they are described: the Landgoederenzone is an urban-integrated green zone, while the Stadsparkzone is defined by its three named areas. Boundaries and descriptions may change as areas are redeveloped.

The free “Rondje Rijswijk” app offers a range of walking and cycling routes in Rijswijk, including routes along the Landgoederenzone and to artworks around the city. Photos provide explanations of Rijswijk’s history and further information. The app and its route offerings may change, so check the latest information before setting out. Another cycling option is the Route door Rijswijk: it runs mostly along paved cycle paths and cycle streets and is suitable for cycling with children. If the infrastructure changes, route conditions may also change; checking for current updates before your ride is helpful.

The Landgoedwandelen: Rijswijk route can be walked in either direction. Landgoed Te Werve is known for its spring-flowering woodland plants, as well as other rare flora and fauna, and includes a section of natural landscape. Here, nature and heritage come together: the estate is one of the state-protected Rijksmonumenten. Rijswijk has around 87 such monuments. The surviving part of Te Werve’s old castle tower dates from the Middle Ages; the tower was six storeys high.

Churches, monuments and museums

The Oude Kerk is Rijswijk’s oldest building and was the centre of the village for centuries. De Naald also tells the story of the city: completed in 1792, the obelisk was built from natural stone salvaged from the demolished Huis ter Nieuwburg. It commemorates the Peace of Rijswijk, signed in 1697 in the former palace. The two places offer different points of connection with history—the church with the former village centre, and the monument with the peace treaty.

The Museum Rijswijk focuses on the city’s history, artists from Rijswijk and art created in Rijswijk. Other topics include the Peace of Rijswijk and the poet Tollens, who lived in the building that now houses the museum. The programme also includes biennials: a paper biennial takes place in even-numbered years, and a textile biennial in odd-numbered years. As programmes can change, check the specific dates before your trip.

The annual Strandwalfestival features music, culture and performances by local artists; the programme may vary from year to year. Another place to explore the area’s history is the Museum Bescherming Bevolking in the Kommandopost Rijswijk. If you plan to visit, check the latest visitor information in advance.

Choosing a hotel in Rijswijk

When looking for a place to stay, you can first decide which aspects of your trip matter most: the green spaces, historic sites, or museums and events. This helps you explore Rijswijk through your specific interests rather than reducing the city to a single attraction. Then check which hotel location best fits your plans.

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