The Hague’s municipal executive wants to relocate two coffeeshops from the Weimarstraat area and Zeeheldenkwartier to reduce their concentration in residential neighbourhoods.
Three possible sites are under consideration: two in the Forepark business district and the N-kavel near the Rotterdamsebaan on the boundary with Rijswijk. The aim is to identify no more than two suitable locations.
A previous idea to move coffeeshop Galaxy to the Jaap Edenweg near De Uithof has been dropped. The municipality says a coffeeshop would not fit its ambitions for the area’s sport, recreation and leisure functions.
No final locations have been chosen. Further work will examine planning, access, parking, costs and legal feasibility, alongside discussions with landowners, businesses and other parties.
The council says consultation with nearby residents and other stakeholders will follow once the feasibility of potential sites is clearer. The proposal is about relocating existing businesses, not announcing approved new premises.
Source: Gemeente Den Haag, press release/update dated 06/11/2026.