Bonfire 2025

UPDATE 30 Dec. 2025: Due to less favourable weather forecasts (wind force 5), the bonfires in Scheveningen and Duindorp will be lit earlier on New Year’s Eve (31 Dec. 2025), at 21.30.

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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!