Hofvijver

The Hofvijver is a pond in the middle of the Hague.  It has an island in the centre which has no name and is surrounded by Dutch Government buildings and museums.  The pond is encircled by high quays, although some parts are quite shallow.  In 2004 an underwater gate was built to make sure that nobody could swim to the prime minister's office without being detected. His office, the Torentje ("Little Tower"), adjoins the Hofvijver as it is located on the Binnenhof.