Villa Ockenburgh

Meeting place

About this hidden gem

Villa Ockenburgh is a historic country house since 1654, situated in the Ockenburg Park in The Hague. Here, nature and people are connected in a sustainable way.

Why you really want to visit this place

Villa Ockenburgh is not just a meeting place, it is a home away from home. Here, time is taken to be together, to do things and to enjoy. It is a place made for creating precious memories. They do this by organising various activities such as concerts, exhibitions, lectures and nature walks. There is also a wonderful restaurant where responsibility, honesty and local involvement are paramount. Nature is cherished and you can taste that in every dish.

As a national monument and h...

Villa Ockenburgh is a historic country house since 1654, situated in the Ockenburg Park in The Hague. Here, nature and people are connected in a sustainable way.

Why you really want to visit this place

Villa Ockenburgh is not just a meeting place, it is a home away from home. Here, time is taken to be together, to do things and to enjoy. It is a place made for creating precious memories. They do this by organising various activities such as concerts, exhibitions, lectures and nature walks. There is also a wonderful restaurant where responsibility, honesty and local involvement are paramount. Nature is cherished and you can taste that in every dish.

As a national monument and historic country estate, Villa Ockenburgh is protected by the Stichting tot behoud van de historische buitenplaats Ockenburgh (SHB). A civic initiative set up to preserve the inestimable value of this gem. They also train and mentor people towards a better future through their training company Stichting Villa Bijzonder.

This is how they (and you) make a difference

  • Promote local and seasonal products from local suppliers or from our own vegetable garden
  • is a place where young and old can (continue to) learn
  • is a meeting place for locals and travellers
  • protects local nature and animals
  • offers sustainable, fair-trade products that are less harmful to people, animals and the planet
  • lets you get in touch with nature
  • preserving monumental buildings and cultural heritage

Opening hours

  • Every Monday closed
  • Every Tuesday 11:00 - 18:00
  • Every Wednesday 11:00 - 18:00
  • Every Thursday 11:00 - 18:00
  • Every Friday 11:00 - 21:00
  • Every Saturday 11:00 - 21:00
  • Every Sunday 11:00 - 21:00