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!