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Travel Guide of Scheveningen in Netherlands by Influencers and Travelers


Scheveningen is one of the eight districts of The Hague, Netherlands, as well as a subdistrict of that city. Scheveningen is a modern seaside resort with a long, sandy beach, an esplanade, a pier, and a lighthouse.


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The Best Things to Do and Visit around Scheveningen


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1 - Gemeentemuseum Den Haag

The Kunstmuseum Den Haag is an art museum in The Hague in the Netherlands, founded in 1866 as the 'Museum voor Moderne Kunst'. Later, until 1998, it was known as 'Haags Gemeentemuseum', and until the end of September 2019 as 'Gemeentemuseum Den Haag'.

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2 - Das Pier

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3 - Culinary Tour in The Hague

Between the 17th of November and the 15th of January our popular Food tour will focus mostly on Holiday Season & Winter bites we Dutchies eat around this time of year. Discover Dutch food and culture through bites, drinks, and stories during this 4 hour culinary guided walking tour of The Hague's food scene. Learn about the city's history and cuisine as you explore its picturesque streets, making stops along the way to taste local specialties. Visit bakeries, shops, lunchrooms, and pubs; sampling drinks and sweet and savory dishes as you learn about what you're eating from your guide and the artisanal vendors. The small group size of 10 or less ensures you'll get plenty of personal attention. The guide is a proud citizen of the city so get ready to learn all about what it is to live in The Hague and the Netherlands! For more information visit our website!

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4 - Binnenhof

The Binnenhof is a complex of buildings in the city centre of The Hague, Netherlands, next to the Hofvijver. It houses the meeting place of both houses of the States General of the Netherlands, as well as the Ministry of General Affairs and the office of the Prime Minister of the Netherlands.

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5 - The Hague

The Hague is a city on the western coast of the Netherlands on the North Sea and the capital of the province of South Holland. It is also the seat of government of the Netherlands and hosts the International Court of Justice, one of the most important courts in the world.

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6 - Surfing Lessons in The Hague

Welcome to the greenest and most sustainable surf school in The Netherlands! We try to create an open environment to make everyone feel at home while offering a combination of great coffee and fun and safe outdoor activities. Come and join us for a surfing a lesson or rent equipment for skating, SUPPing or surfing!

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7 - The Hague Center

The City Center of The Hague is the oldest and, with a population of 104,658 inhabitants, the second largest of The Hague's eight districts, consisting of nine neighbourhoods.

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8 - Leiden

   15 km away

Leiden is a city and municipality in the province of South Holland, Netherlands. The municipality of Leiden had a population of 123,856 in August 2017, but the city forms one densely connected agglomeration with its suburbs Oegstgeest, Leiderdorp, Voorschoten and Zoeterwoude with 206,647 inhabitants.

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9 - Mountain Bike Tours in Rotterdam

   24 km away

Rotterdam has a lot to offer including architecture like you've never seen before, a long and moving history, a bustling harbour, loads of restaurants, bars, shops and museums and over 1,000 outdoor sculptures. On this bike tour of the city you will be able to see what Rotterdam is like today. The tour which lasts between 2.5 and 3 hours takes you along the buildings that are shaping Rotterdam today and some that are silent witnesses of a checkered past. Your knowledgeable guide will be on hand for any questions you may have.

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10 - Staelduinse Bos

   17 km away

Heenweg is a town in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Westland, and lies about 7 km northwest of Maassluis. In 2001, the town of Heenweg had 601 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.076 km², and contained 228 residences.

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11 - Hook of Holland

   18 km away

Hook of Holland is a town in the southwestern corner of Holland, at the mouth of the New Waterway shipping canal into the North Sea. The town is administered by the municipality of Rotterdam as a district of that city. Its district covers an area of 16.7 km², of which 13.92 km² is land. On 1 January 1999 it had an estimated population of 9,400.

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12 - Shore Excursions in Rotterdam

   24 km away

During this relaxed bike tour we take you along all the sights that Rotterdam has to offer. Of course we also cycle past the hidden places of the city. You will be surprised about the skyscrapers, the nicknames of images and buildings, the art, the architecture and of course also the history and contemporary developments of this non-stop-renewing metropolis. During the tour you can ask us anything and we will tell you nice anecdotes. We also give you useful tips about good restaurants, trendy nightlife and trendy shopping streets for the remainder of your stay in Rotterdam or to come back again. After this tour you want nothing more than to go on a discovery tour yourself.

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13 - Hoogmade

   20 km away

Hoogmade is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is located about 7 km east of Leiden, in the municipality of Kaag en Braassem.

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14 - Rotterdam

   23 km away

Rotterdam is a city and municipality in the Netherlands. It is in the province of South Holland, at the mouth of the Nieuwe Maas channel leading into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta at the North Sea.

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15 - Sightseeing Cruises in Rotterdam

   24 km away

Unforgettable view of the international port! Experience Rotterdam's unique busy harbor and the beautiful city of Rotterdam.

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16 - Cube house

   23 km away
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17 - Markthal

   24 km away

The Markthal is a residential and office building with a market hall underneath, located in Rotterdam. The building was opened on October 1, 2014, by Queen Máxima of the Netherlands.

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18 - Délifrance

   24 km away
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19 - Wijnhaven

   24 km away
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20 - Wereldmuseum

   25 km away

The Wereldmuseum Rotterdam is an ethnographic museum, situated Willemskade in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The museum was founded in 1883 and shows more than 1800 ethnographic objects from various cultures in Asia, Oceania, Africa, the Americas and the Islamic heritage.

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21 - Kop van Zuid

   25 km away

Kop van Zuid is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, The Netherlands, located on the south bank of the Nieuwe Maas opposite the center of town.

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22 - Erasmus Bridge

   25 km away

Erasmusbrug is a combined cable-stayed and bascule bridge, construction began in 1986 and was completed in 1996. It crosses the Nieuwe Maas in the centre of Rotterdam, connecting the north and south parts of this city, second largest in the Netherlands.

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23 - Langevelderslag

   25 km away
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24 - Keukenhof

   26 km away

Keukenhof, also known as the Garden of Europe, is one of the world's largest flower gardens, situated in the town of Lisse, in the Netherlands.

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25 - Erasmusbrug

   26 km away

Erasmusbrug is a combined cable-stayed and bascule bridge completed in 1996 crossing the Nieuwe Maas in the centre of Rotterdam, connecting the north and south parts of this city, second largest in the Netherlands.

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Close to The Hague is Scheveningen beach: the most popular beach in Holland. Here you can walk, sunbathe and swim, but also surf, visit events and enjoy delicious food. In short, four seasons of fun! With a long and wide promenade, delightful beaches and elegant straw huts, Scheveningen is an attractive place in Holland. Sun worshippers can bask and swim here. Nature lovers can enjoy hiking. Sports enthusiasts can play beach volleyball and surf and food lovers can enjoy themselves. Moreover, the blue flag has been flying on the beach of Scheveningen for years and is the international award for clean and safe beaches. If you are sporty, Scheveningen is the place to be. Scheveningen has perfect facilities for surfing with surf schools, a surf village and even an artificial reef that provides good waves all year round. In addition, spring and summer are dedicated to beach sports on an Olympic level. You can watch beach volleyball and beach soccer competitions at Hague Beach Stadium. Admission is free, so be sure to check it out! For sun lovers and sportsmen The seaside resort of Scheveningen has several beaches where you can enjoy a nice day at the beach. The beach at the Boulevard near the pier and the Kurhaus is ideal if you like to enjoy the sun and the cosiness of the many straw huts. The beach at the harbor is quieter and more pleasant with children. There is also room for surfing and beach volleyball. In addition, you will find wonderful restaurants in the harbor of Scheveningen. Finally Scheveningen also has the beach known as the "Black Road". You can sunbathe in one of the many straw huts. This beach is very popular during the summer and there are also lively parties. One of the main icons of Scheveningen is certainly the Pier. Almost 400 meters long and 45 meters high, it goes straight into the North Sea and offers a breathtaking view of the city. In mid-2015, the pier will reopen to the public.













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