The Hague beach resort of Scheveningen is highly popular in the Netherlands for a good reason. During all four seasons, you can enjoy the beach, sea, shops, attractions, museums, nature and cozy restaurants here. Festivals and events, markets and fun children’s activities are also held on and around Scheveningen boulevard all year round. From Scheveningen Beach Resort you can easily walk or cycle straight into the dunes. And the historic city centre of The Hague is only fifteen minutes from Scheveningen beach!
Attractions and museums
The famous seaside resort has an abundance of attractions and museums. At Holland's most famous coastal attraction, The Pier, you can visit a cosy market almost every weekend. After a refreshing walk along the beach, drop in at the restaurants and cafés on the boulevard and the year-round beach clubs to enjoy a delicious dinner with a view of the sea. SEA LIFE Scheveningen is a must for a day out with children. The Pathé cinema, Circustheater and Holland Casino guarantee a great evening out in Scheveningen.
Renovation boulevard Scheveningen
Scheveningen a unique boulevard that runs from Zwarte Pad to Havenhoofd. It has been an extraordinary place by the sea for over 200 years. The central part of the boulevard will be renovated in the near future. The municipality of The Hague and Heijmans are renovating the part between De Pier and Museum Beelden aan Zee. There will be a new layout with a central square of natural stone directly in front of the Kurhaus, leading to a large staircase directly to the sand. The stairs will be located where the Wandelhoofd (the first Pier) used to be. The boulevard will be much wider in front of LEGOLAND and SEA LIFE. There will be better sea views from the promenade, more greenery and all kinds of applications for innovation. New ramps will make the boulevard and the beach accessible to everyone. Work on the boulevard will last until the summer of 2025. You can just stroll (walk) along the boulevard from north to south and of course the beach bars (from March) will be open as usual. Two special walkways and ramps next to De Pier and at Beelden aan Zee make the beach easily accessible for everyone. Come and just enjoy the fresh sea air, a freshly fried fish or the sunset. Enjoy being outside on the beach or your favourite terrace, catch a wave or dive into the sea. Find the fun and conviviality of the nightlife. The calendar is packed 365 days. During the renovation, there are regular extraordinary extra activities. Will you come and enjoy the resort extraordinarily during the renovation?
Renovation boulevard Scheveningen
Festivals and events
Throughout the year beach resort Scheveningen is home to many events and festivals. Taste 'Hollandse Nieuwe' herring during Flag Day at the harbour. Be surprised by concerts at special locations during Festival Classique. Enjoy spectacular fireworks shows during the Fireworks Festival in Scheveningen beach.
Surfing
With a beach that stretches for kilometres, The Hague is the only Dutch city where you can find so many surfing schools in one place. Whether you want to learn to windsurf, wavesurf or kitesurf, the southern area of the resort offers plenty of choice, all year round.
Nature
From Scheveningen Beach Resort you can easily walk or cycle straight into the peaceful dunes. With thousands of hectares of dune areas and parks, Scheveningen offers plenty of space to enjoy freedom and nature. Meijendel to the north of the resort and Westduinpark to the south guarantee hours of walking and cycling pleasure for young and old.
Shopping
Scheveningen has an endless array of shopping areas that are characterised by small speciality shops alongside many cosy and lively lunch cafés and restaurants. Here you will surely find surf shops where you can buy trendy boards, swimwear and sunglasses. There are also plenty of clothing shops, fashion boutiques and shoe shops where the true shopaholics can indulge in their passion. The most important shopping areas are Palace Promenade at the boulevard, Keizerstraat in the old fisher's village and Belgisch Park, located directly behind the most popular part of Scheveningen beach.
Restaurants and beach pavilions
The kilometre-long boulevard at Scheveningen is home to many lovely restaurants and beach clubs that boast a fabulous view of the sea and De Pier. No other city in the Netherlands has as many beach pavilions as The Hague. At the beginning of March the beach pavilions are put up again in Scheveningen, Kijkduin and on Zuiderstrand. They stay open until the end of October. Located at the southern section of the boulevard are some permanent beach pavilions and surfing schools where you can also come in the winter months for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Hotels
Scheveningen has various beach hotels, where you can sleep with a magnificent view of the sea. Holiday feeling guaranteed: but make sure you book early especially for the summer months. In the vicinity of Keizerstraat in Scheveningen Village you can find cosy family hotels and apartments, also in the chic Statenkwartier where large business hotels are also located.
Directions
Scheveningen is well served by public transport and is easy to reach by car and bike. The beach can be reached quickly by public transport. A range of buses and trams run to Scheveningen from both train stations in The Hague within 15 minutes. The beach is a few minutes' walk from the Kurhausplein stop. Travelling by car from the A44 and A12, follow the signs for Scheveningen Bad. You will find various parking garages located in the vicinity of the boulevard, including Zwolsestraat.
