Of course the beach is the biggest attraction of Scheveningen, but there is much more to see and do.
Below is a selection of the finest sights, museums, nature reserves and activities in Scheveningen.
The Mauritshuis in The Hague is a royal picture gallery with almost 800 works, mainly from the Dutch and Flemish Golden Age. The museum stands on the Hofvijver, next to the Binnenhof. What can you expect at the Mauritshuis? - History: The building was built in 1636 to 1641 for Johan Maurits van Nassau-Siegen, designed by ...
The Louwman Museum in The Hague holds the oldest private car collection in the world, with some 275 vehicles and plenty of automotive art. It stands by the Haagse Bos and received two stars in the Michelin Green Guide in 2025. What can you expect at the Louwman Museum? - History: In 1934 Dodge importer Pieter Louwman ...
The Kunstmuseum Den Haag is one of the largest and most diverse art museums in Europe. The museum offers a unique blend of modern art, contemporary art, fashion, applied arts and design, all housed in a beautiful building designed by architect H.P. Berlage. What can you expect at the Kunstmuseum Den Haag? - World-Famous ...
Escher in Het Paleis in The Hague is the museum devoted to graphic artist M.C. Escher. It occupies Queen Emma's former winter palace on the Lange Voorhout and is part of the Kunstmuseum Den Haag. What can you expect at Escher in Het Paleis? - History: The palace was built in 1760 to 1764. Queen Emma bought it in 1896 and ...
Experience an evening full of entertainment and excitement at Holland Casino. Located in the bustling seaside resort of Scheveningen, this casino offers a unique combination of gaming, live ...
Naturalis in Leiden is the national natural history museum and research centre of the Netherlands. With some 42 million objects, its collection ranks among the five largest in the world. What ...
Museon-Omniversum in The Hague is a science and culture museum for the whole family, combined with the Omniversum dome theatre. Its themes are the Earth, people and sustainability. What can you ...
The SkyView de Pier Ferris wheel stands on the Pier at Scheveningen, about 8 metres above the North Sea. Over 50 metres high, it has been turning since August 2016 as Europe's first Ferris wheel ...
The Oranjehotel in The Hague is a place of national historical significance. During World War II, this former prison complex served as a detention center for Dutch resistance fighters. Today, it ...
The Boswachterij Noordwijk lies on the northern side of Noordwijk and forms part of the extensive Hollands Duin. Covering around 650 hectares, it is one of the largest continuous nature areas in ...
The Berkheide nature area lies between Katwijk and the Wassenaarse Slag and forms part of the extensive Hollands Duin. This open dune area is a wonderful place for anyone who wants to walk ...
De Mesdag Collectie in The Hague is an intimate museum of 19th century art collected by painter Hendrik Willem Mesdag and his wife Sientje Mesdag-van Houten. The collection hangs in the museum ...
Looking for a peaceful oasis right near the boulevard of Scheveningen? The Westbroekpark is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle. Nestled between the vibrant city centre of The ...
Hollands Duin is an extensive nature area of around 1,750 hectares in the heart of the Randstad. - From Wassenaar to Noordwijk: the area runs from Wassenaar to north of Noordwijk, along the ...
The Westduinpark is a large protected dune area between Scheveningen and Kijkduin. It lies directly behind the peaceful Zuiderstrand and forms a beautiful green strip along the coast of The ...
The Meijendel nature area lies between Wassenaar, The Hague and Scheveningen and, at around 2,000 hectares, is the largest continuous dune area in South Holland. The area is part of Hollands ...
The Coepelduynen nature area is a quiet and relatively unspoilt dune landscape between Noordwijk and Katwijk. The area is part of Hollands Duin and covers around 188 hectares. You will find high ...
The Ganzenhoek nature area lies between Wassenaar and Katwijk and forms part of the extensive Hollands Duin. This peaceful dune area covers around 95 hectares and consists of high dunes, open ...
The Kapittelduinen form a varied nature area between Hoek van Holland, ’s-Gravenzande and Monster. Together with Solleveld to the north, the dunes are part of the protected Natura 2000 area ...
The Zuiderpark in The Hague is the perfect spot for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city or simply enjoy the outdoors. This expansive city park offers plenty of free ...
The De Tapuit visitor centre is located on the edge of the Meijendel nature area, between The Hague, Scheveningen and Wassenaar. It is an ideal starting point for a day in the dunes, with ...
A unique museum dedicated entirely to modern and contemporary sculpture. What can you expect at Museum Beelden aan Zee? - Exclusive Focus on Sculpture: As the only museum in the Netherlands, ...
Experience the history of justice and punishment in the Netherlands at the Prison Gate, located at the Binnenhof in the heart of The Hague. This former prison museum offers a fascinating look ...
Dive into the rich maritime history of Scheveningen at Muzee, a museum entirely dedicated to the life of the sea and the history of this famous Dutch seaside resort. What can you expect at ...
Panorama Mesdag in The Hague shows a 360 degree painting of Scheveningen in 1881 by Hendrik Willem Mesdag. It is the only panorama in the Netherlands and one of the oldest in the world still in ...
Fotomuseum Den Haag presents photography as an art form. It stands in The Hague right next to the Kunstmuseum Den Haag and shares its entrance with KM21. Around six exhibitions a year range from ...
Museum Meermanno One of the most unique book museums in the world. This museum, officially known as the House of the Book, is dedicated to the art and history of the book. What can you expect ...
The Keukenhof in Lisse has been the place to celebrate spring at its finest for over 60 years. With millions of blooming bulbs, breathtaking flower shows, and the largest sculpture garden in the ...
Pan van Persijn, usually simply called Panbos, is a much-loved walking and play woodland on the edge of Katwijk. Hidden behind the dunes, between Katwijk and Wassenaar, it is a lovely place for ...
The official visitor center of the European Space Agency (ESA) in Noordwijk. This fascinating space exhibition takes you on a journey to the farthest reaches of our universe. What to Expect at ...
Tulip Experience Amsterdam is a tulip attraction on a working bulb farm in Noordwijkerhout, in the heart of the bulb region. Despite its name it is not in Amsterdam, but about 4 kilometres from ...
Lentevreugd is a peaceful and special nature area of around 96 hectares on the edge of Wassenaar. The area is part of Hollands Duin and lies between the dunes of Meijendel and the bulb ...
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