NATO Summit 2025 The Hague
From 24 to 25 June, The Hague will host the Netherlands' first NATO Summit in World Forum. The summit is a key moment in which NATO makes decisions that are important to our peace and security, especially in these turbulent times.The summit will welcome over 8.500 attendees gathered to address security challenges and foster global cooperation. Mayor of The Hague Jan van Zanen about the NATO Summit: “This is a great responsibility and an enormous honour, which the city and its residents should be proud of.”
To stay informed on everything happening around the NATO summit, the municipality has created a special website. We strongly recommend to keep an eye on it from time to time to stay up to date.
Accessibility and safety measures
Closure Johan de Wittlaan
The NATO Summit will affect the surrounding neighbourhoods, its residents and visitors. One of the most significant measures is the closure of the Johan de Wittlaan. This important traffic artery will be closed in both directions between the Eisenhowerlaan and the beginning of the President Kennedylaan, starting from 14 April to early August 2025.This will cause several traffic diversions and longer travel times.
The shopping area, museums and (associated) catering establishments (such as Brasserie Berlage in the garden of the Kunstmuseum) in the Statenkwartier will remain accessible before and after the NATO summit. Find out more about all the measures, on this dedicated page.
Traffic disruption in the Randstad before, during and after NATO Summit
World leaders, ministers and thousands of delegation members are coming to the World Forum. Traffic and safety measures are needed to transport them safely and undisturbed between Schiphol and The Hague. In the Randstad, car users may experience serious disruption on the days around the summit. Rijkswaterstaat announced on Thursday 10 April, its advice to work from home as much as possible, not to travel during rush hour and to use public transport from Monday, 23 to Thursday, 26 June 2025 included. This will ensure that the region of The Hague remains as accessible as possible.
Safety measures 19 - 25 June 2025 (emergency ordinance)
The NATO summit is one of the largest logistical and security operations in the Netherlands ever. To ensure a smooth process, various security measures are being taken via an emergency ordinance.
This will affect the accessibility of a number of areas in The Hague, its residents and entrepreneurs in those areas. Particularly around the World Forum, but also in the Zeestraat, along the coast, in the Scheveningen harbour and in the Haagse Bos. Agreed locations will be set up for demonstrations.
The measures mean something different for everyone. Some residents temporarily live in a fenced-off area. Other residents will be faced with security measures without fences. The municipality will contact all residents and organisations in the areas where these measures apply and discuss what they mean for them. More information about the areas with security measures can be found on this page.
Important dates
- From Wednesday 9 April 2025 onwards: Every Wednesday between 13:00-18:00 hrs, walk-in consultation hours will be organised in Restaurant Gember in the Fotomuseum (Stadhouderslaan 43, 2517 HV).Registration is not necessary. Feel free to attend, if you have questions or concerns about the NATO Summit;
- As of 14 April 2025: closure of Johan de Wittlaan;
- 2nd quarter 2025: additional information per affected neighbourhood will be given;
- Last 2 weeks of June 2025: closure of the areas around World Forum;
- 24 and 25 June 2025: NATO summit will take place;
- Early August 2025: Johan de Wittlaan opens again for traffic.
Road to Summit
As the city of Peace and Justice, welcoming the NATO Summit is very special for The Hague. Therefore, leading up to the summit in June, the city created a special public programme: “Road to Summit”. This initiative invites residents and visitors to take part in diverse events — from debates, and exhibitions to film screenings and workshops. This offers a unique opportunity to connect local communities with global conversation.
More information in English about the NATO Summit can be found on the government website and on the website of World Forum.