Scheveningen Travel Guide

  The Pier
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  • The Pier
      The Pier
    by penumbra
  • Scheveningen
      Scheveningen
    by Toyin
  • Scheveningen beach
      Scheveningen beach
    by benidormone
  • Surfer at the Scheveningen beach
      Surfer at the Scheveningen beach
    by pieter_jan_v
  • Near the Lighthouse and Harbor
      Near the Lighthouse and Harbor
    by penumbra
 

Pro

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 cool and relaxing clubs on north beach 


Con

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 all crowded - parking problems - dangerous ebb-tides 


In a nutshell

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 Excellent to hang out during day and evening. 

 

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Things to Do  

Beach

Beach, Scheveningen

 solopes Says:  We were in Scheveningen just once, in a sunny day of late August, when beaches in Portugal are starting the second half season. I was not impressed - the beach is wide and well equiped, but the rough sea and dark water didn't invite us (nor anyone else). I know - it's the... 

Sea Life part I

Sea Life part I, Scheveningen

 a5floor Says:  At Sea Life you will find various fish and coral. It is interesting to see them. The opening hours are from Monday to Sunday 10 am till 7 pm (the cashier will close one hour before 7 pm). In July and August it will be open from 10 am till 8 pm (the cashier will close one... 

Boulevardtrain part I

Boulevardtrain part I, Scheveningen

 a5floor Says:  Be a tourist and take this small train. The train will start at the Pier and will last for about 30 minutes. You will see the harbour, old town and other touristic sightseeings. The train will ride between April and October. 

Pathé

Pathé, Scheveningen

 a5floor Says:  Go to Pathé (cinema) and see a movie!! Me and my parents went here the first night we were in Scheveningen. There were several movies that were shown. But we went to see Pirates of the Carabean part 4. It was in 3D. So we got a pair of glasses before we went in the room for... 

The boulevard

The boulevard, Scheveningen

 a5floor Says:  At the boulevard there are various things to do/see. You can walk around, seen & been seen, kids can take a ride in the caroussel/play in a little pool, dine/drink, look at a demonstration of a sport.... 

The beach part I

The beach part I, Scheveningen

 a5floor Says:  In Scheveningen you will find a huge beach. At the beach you can have a swim in the Northsea. Especially in the summer (on a sunny day) the beach is crowded with people. Trying to cool off. And to have a tan. But the beach is also nice to have a nice walk on it. 

Hotels  

Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel

 6 Reviews and 136 Opinions  The Kurhaus hotel is the oldest hotel in Scheveningen. It dates back in 1818. Jacob Pronk build it... 

Carlton Beach Hotel Schevening

 3 Reviews and 75 Opinions  The Carlton Beach was the first hotel that I stayed in outside of Canada or the United States. Lucky... 

Restaurants  

Masada: Masada

Masada: Masada, Scheveningen

 a5floor Says:  On the second evening we went to Masada for dinner. They had the weekmenu which we were interested in: skewers with french fries. It was really nice.The price in July 2011 was:Cola/coke € 2.50Ice tea € 2.75Tonic € 2.50Weekmenu € 11.50 Weekmenu. 

Vitesse: Vitesse

Vitesse: Vitesse, Scheveningen

 a5floor Says:  There are so many restaurants at the boulevard. Me and my parents had dinner on the first evening at Vitesse. There is a part where you can have a view over the sea/boulevard and a part back in the restaurant where you hardly have a view at the sea/boulevard. We sat at the... 

Nightlife  

Holland Casino: Holland Casino

Holland Casino: Holland Casino, Scheveningen

 a5floor Says:  Take a chance and gamble! You can do that at Holland Casino. If you want, you can buy a try out package (do it in advance). For € 35 you buy this package. You will get a free drink/snack and some playing chips. Openinghour is: 10am till 3am daily. Look decent. Don't go in... 

Transportation  

Tram

Tram, Scheveningen

 benidormone Says:  The tram is the best option to visit Scheveningen. You don't have to look for parking space, which is also very expensive. The tram brings you fast to the beach of Scheveningen. Several tram lines have there terminus in Scheveningen. 

Local Public Transport

Local Public Transport, Scheveningen

 pieter_jan_v Says:  From Scheveningen the following tram & bus lines connect to the neighbouring The Hague:1 Noorderstrand via The Hague Station Holland Spoor to Delft9 Noorderstrand via both The Hague train stations to Vrederust11 Scheveningen Haven to The Hague Station Holland Spoor12... 

TO SCHEVENINGEN - BEACH RESORT

TO SCHEVENINGEN - BEACH RESORT, Scheveningen

 RoyJava Says:  Tram- & Bus-lines: >>>Tram-line 1: Delft-Den Haag CS-Madurodam-ScheveningenTram-line 8: Den Haag Vrederust-Station HS-ScheveningenTram-line 9: Den Haag Vrederust-Stations HS-CS-ScheveningenTram-line 11: Den Haag station HS-ScheveningenBus-line 14: Den Haag... 

Local Customs  

Horse riding

Horse riding, Scheveningen

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  Do you want to experience the beach in a different way in winter? In Scheveningen this can be done year round. Riding school the Fjorden paard offers horse riding trips for beginners and more advanced riders. The different routes lead you to the most beautiful spots... 

Vlaggetjesdag -video tour

Vlaggetjesdag -video tour, Scheveningen

 StuartDutchman Says:  Vlaggetjesdag is a Dutch festival celebrating the arrival of the first new herring of the year. This is a tradition that dates back to the 14th century when fishermen went out to sea in their small boats to capture the annual catch. Today this ritual has become more of a... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Dramatic Clouds At Beach

Dramatic Clouds At Beach, Scheveningen

 RoyJava Says:  Did you know flash floods can be very dangerous and causes deaths in a lot of countries? You won't have to live in mountain area to discover thunderstorms and its frequency and its severity. The lightning has been experienced by people each year and is upmost frightened,... 

Ouch

Ouch, Scheveningen

 penumbra Says:  Yes, the trams can be dangerous. Their tracks cross roads, bicycle paths and sidewalks. For all their bulk, they’re quite quiet because they’re electric. They have their own traffic lights and often have the right-of-way. If you’re in the way of a tram, they’ll ring their... 

Off The Beaten Path  

SCHEVENINGEN - 100st BIRTHDAY

SCHEVENINGEN - 100st BIRTHDAY, Scheveningen

 RoyJava Says:  A Hooray for Scheveningen Harbour, too! Scheveningen celebrated its 100st birthday (since November 26, 1904). Scheveningen (the north-west part of The Hague) was proud, The Hague was proud ... with all kind of events.Visiting Scheveningen Harbour is more than pleasant. Go to... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Horsing Around

Horsing Around, Scheveningen

 penumbra Says:  You see them once in awhile and you can be one of them. Stalhouderij Het Fjordenpaard can arrange to take you horse riding on the sand. Rides are available for beginners or advanced and occur on Sunday through-out the year as well as Friday from March until October. The... 

Favorites  

Kurhaus

Kurhaus, Scheveningen

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  Together with the Pier the Kurhaus hotel is one of the best known attractions in Scheveningen. The hotel and restaurant Kurhaus was opened in 1886.Kurhaus hotel ScheveningenGevers Deynootplein 302508 GR ScheveningenT +31 (0)70 4162636www.kurhaus.nl 

Beach, Boulevard and Pier

Beach, Boulevard and Pier, Scheveningen

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  Scheveningen is a district of The Hague, a well-known seaside resort with a long sandy beach, an esplanade, a pier, and a lighthouse.In 1818, Jacob Pronk constructed a wooden building on a dune near the sea, from where people could bathe from four separate rooms. It marked... 

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