Frequently asked questions about the beach in Scheveningen

Sport fishing from the beach of Scheveningen in the North Sea is all year and throughout the day allowed. Be careful when inserting your rod to the other beach and sea users.

To sport fishing in the sea from the beach you will not need a license. To fish in lakes (and other waterways) is a license and a fishing license required. These are available in the tourist office.

So even though sport fishing from the beach is allowed throughout the year, one thing remains; keep account of each other!

Yes, dogs on a lead are welcome on the Scheveningen boulevard.

• Rules: the dog rules are on the website of the municipality of The Hague (in Dutch).

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The seasonal beach pavilions in Scheveningen are usually built from early March and stay open until late October.

• All year: a few pavilions are open all year.
• Exact date: differs per pavilion; please contact the pavilion directly.

As far as we know, yes: amateurs may search with a metal detector on the beach in Scheveningen.

• Rules: heritage law, weapons law and the local bylaws (APV) also apply on the beach; valuable finds must be reported to the municipality.
• Municipality: Scheveningen belongs to the municipality of The Hague, which can ban detecting through its bylaws; if in doubt, check the current rules.
• Dunes: searching in the dunes is prohibited, to protect nature and the sea defences.
• Tidy up: always fill in any holes you dig.

As far as we know, there are no public lockers at the beach in Scheveningen.

• Tip: take as few valuables to the beach as possible.

The Blue Flag is an international environmental award, granted annually to beaches and marinas that participate in the campaign and have proven to be clean and safe.

The goal of the Blue Flag programme is to continuously involve governments, entrepreneurs, and recreational users in the care for clean and safe water, beautiful nature, and a healthy environment. Holding a Blue Flag is a recognition of the efforts made by the beach municipality or marina operator in this area. For tourists, the Blue Flag is internationally the recognition and quality symbol for good beaches and marinas.

What are the criteria for the beaches?

• The bathing water is of excellent quality.
• The beach is kept clean.
• There are enough toilets and waste bins on the beach.
• Rescue materials and a first aid post are available on the beach.
• Information activities are organized to protect the natural environment of the sea, beach, and dunes.

More information: https://www.blauwevlag.nl/

Yes, at most beach pavilions in Scheveningen you can rent sunbeds, beach chairs, parasols and windbreaks by the day.

• Booking: usually you rent on the spot; on busy summer days it helps to arrive early or book ahead.

All local surf information (including surfing schools) can you find on our special page: https://scheveningen.com/en/cat/surfing/

All information about horse riding on the beach or in the environment (including local riding schools) can be found on the riding page: https://scheveningen.com/en/horseback-riding.php

No, the dunes in Scheveningen are off limits outside the paths.

• Why: the dunes protect the land from the sea and are almost everywhere a protected nature reserve; walking on them damages the vegetation.
• Allowed: Walking and cycling on the marked dune paths.
• Nature: picking plants and disturbing animals is prohibited by law.

Most shops, beach clubs, bars, terraces and restaurants remain open during the weekends in the low season. Many are also open throughout the week.

Each year the low season in Scheveningen begins after the autumn holidays till the beginning of the spring holidays. Several shops, beach clubs and restaurants use this period to rebuild, renew or for vacation. As a result, during this low season period, not all stores are opened every day.

Furthermore there is no general period when all the restaurants, bars and shops are closed. All entrepreneurs determine the temporary closure individually. Therefore is there are, also in the low season, enough shops and restaurants opened for you to enjoy.

For reasons of public safety, the use of barbecues – as well as any open fire, such as campfires, fire pits or grills – is strictly prohibited on the beach of Scheveningen at all times.

Barbecues held indoors or on the terrace of a beach pavilion are exempt from this rule and allowed, provided they are arranged in consultation with the respective pavilion.

Yes, there are three naturist beaches near Scheveningen and Kijkduin.

• Zwarte Pad: Noorderstrand, between beach poles 96.5 and 98.0 (between Zwarte Pad and Meijendelseslag).
• Westduinpark: between beach poles 104.0 and 105.0.
• Kijkduin: from beach pole 108.0 towards Monster.
• More information: an overview of all naturist beaches is available from the Naturisten Federatie Nederland.

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Yes, you can borrow a beach wheelchair at the Biesieklette bicycle parks in Scheveningen and Kijkduin.

• Biesieklette Scheveningen Haven: Strandweg 10, Scheveningen, tel. +31 70 394 2211.
• Biesieklette Kijkduin: Deltaplein 168, Kijkduin, tel. +31 70 394 2211.
• Season: usually from June to September.
• Booking: call ahead, the number of chairs is limited; use is often free.
• Use: for beach and sea only; you need someone to push.

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For reasons of public safety, the use of barbecues – as well as any open fire, such as campfires, fire pits or grills – is strictly prohibited on the beach of Scheveningen at all times.

Barbecues held indoors or on the terrace of a beach pavilion are exempt from this rule and allowed, provided they are arranged in consultation with the respective pavilion.

• Dogs are prohibited on the beaches of Scheveningen during the period 15 May till 1 October.
• Outside of the above mentioned period are dogs allowed (both loose and leased) on the beaches of Scheveningen.

Further, we also recommend reading the information board, with the local beach rules, which is often placed near every beach (entrance).

Nearest beach for dogs at Scheveningen

Dogs are allowed all year from beach Noorderstrand 34 in the direction Katwijk.

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Up-to-date information on the bathing water quality at Scheveningen is available on zwemwater.nl.

• Status: good (safe to swim), warning (swimming allowed, possible health risk), negative swimming advice and swimming ban.
• Bathing season: from 1 May to 1 October the province measures the quality at the official bathing sites.
• Out of season: there are no measurements; you decide for yourself whether swimming is safe.

There are many no-fly zones around Scheveningen and The Hague, including near government buildings, embassies and in the dunes (Natura 2000).

You may fly a drone as an individual in the vicinity of Scheveningen if you adhere to the rules. Just as on the road, safety in the air is important—for both you and others. These rules are designed to keep drone flying safe.

1. Check your drone and your liability insurance.
2. Do not fly over people, (rail)roads, buildings, and other structures. Advice: maintain at least 50 metres distance.
3. You must give way to all other aircraft and maintain distance from them.
4. You must fly at a safe distance from people and buildings.
5. You must always be able to see your drone.
6. You are not allowed to fly in the dark.
7. Do not fly higher than 120 metres.
8. Stay away from airports and other no-fly zones (at least 3 kilometres).
9. Filming or photography: respect everyone's privacy.
10. Flying over Natura 2000 areas (protected nature reserves) is not permitted.

The current drone regulations (for the vicinity of Scheveningen) can be found on the website of the Dutch government:
https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/drones.

However, drone regulations frequently change and are generally becoming stricter. We therefore advise you to regularly check if the current drone regulations have changed.

Commercial use of a drone?

You may only fly a drone commercially if you have a licence. You can apply for this licence at the Inspection for Living Environment and Transport (Il&T).

Commercial use is considered if you intend to make money with the drone, such as video production companies making aerial recordings. It may also be that you need a drone for your business operations. This applies, for example, to inspection companies wanting to view hard-to-reach places. In these cases, commercial use is also considered.

Yes, several beaches in Scheveningen have free outdoor showers in season.

• Including: Noorderstrand 17.
• Season: the beach showers are in place from early May to late September.

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