Two Gates speak of more: be I greeting friend or guest.
't is not by one door yet by two open doors;
the spacious entrance shows what is to happen indoors,
And that friends are welcome to my bread and my wine,
not half, not whole, not once, but twice.

(Hofwijck poem, lines 1064-1068)

Welcome to Hofwijck, where you can become acquainted with the world of Constantijn Huygens

Constantijn Huygens (1596-1687) was a fascinating man with many talents. He was secretary to the Orange stadhouders, and a highly accomplished artist and scientist in his free time.

You can admire the life and works of Huygens here at Hofwijck, the partially surviving and beautifully restored country estate in Voorburg. Huygens had Hofwijck built according to his own specifications, creating a harmonious environment where he could retreat when he wanted to escape the bustle and the political machinations of life in The Hague.

The portrait of Susanna Hoefnagel has been beautifully restored. View the restoration in detail.

Here at Hofwijck you can visit the Huygens Museum, go on a guided tour, arrange a school visit, attend a concert or lecture, get married in a 17th century setting, or enjoy a dinner or meeting.

Whatever the nature of your visit to Hofwijck, you are as doubly welcome as Huygens' guests were in his day.