Netherlands Clingendael Estate

For nature lovers, there is no better time to visit than the month of May when the Japanese garden is open for public for a short period. During other periods, one can enjoy Clingendael as one of the most beautiful estates in the Netherlands. The park is located between The Hague and Wassenaar and easily accessed by public transportation. Since the sixteenth century, various garden and landscape architects have contributed towards the look and atmosphere of this country estate. In the 19th century the garden architect Zocher replaced the garden's original French design by the English landscape style that was so popular in those days. Later the garden was turned into an Old Dutch park and a Japanese garden was added to it. Behind Huys Clingendael residence lies a large playground and field where children play and families enjoy picnics.

For the Clingendael Park (thus not the Japanese Garden), best times are May and October.
Try to cover all the paths crossing the Estate (use google map)
While there are several accesses to the park, my favourite one (also where this photo was taken) is the small path right behind the Koningin Beatrixkazerne, exactly as indicated hereunder. Get off at busstation "Wassenaarseweg"

The Clingendael Estate is open all year round and freely accessible. The park can be reached by car via the Van Alkemadelaan and the Wassenaarseweg. Under no circumstance can cars be parked on the Clingendael estate. Bus lines 18 and 23 also provide a means to reach Clingendael.