Bonfire 2025

End the year with seaside spectacle during the annual Bonfire of Joy in Scheveningen. This centuries-old tradition brings thousands together on the North Beach to celebrate New Year's Eve with an awe-inspiring fire display.
What can you expect at the Bonfire of Joy in Scheveningen?
- Giant Bonfire of Joy: From 27 December, a towering woodpile is built on the beach. On New Year's Eve, exactly at 00:00, the fire is lit – a spectacular moment to ring in the New Year.
- Free Admission: Everyone is welcome! The boulevard offers a perfect view of the fire and the festive atmosphere.
- Scheveningen Tradition: The Bonfire of Joy is a source of local pride, with Scheveningers competing to create the biggest and most beautiful bonfire in the Netherlands.
- Lively Atmosphere: The evening is filled with music, cheer, fire pits, and thousands of visitors counting down to midnight together.
- Location: The fire is built near the final stop of tram 11, at “the loop” on the Strandweg in Scheveningen.
Practical Information
- Crowds and Accessibility: Expect lots of visitors! Public transport is strongly advised. If you're coming by car, it's best to arrive between 18:00 and 20:00 – that’s when parking is usually still available.
- Best View: From 22:00 onwards, it's worth finding a good spot along the boulevard. After 23:00 it gets very busy.
A Unique New Year’s Eve by the Sea
Whether you’re local or travelling to Scheveningen especially – the Bonfire of Joy is an unforgettable way to leave the old year behind and welcome the new one with celebration.
Celebrate New Year’s the Scheveningen way: warm, spectacular, and together around the fire!
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What time / Opening hours
From 23:00 hours.