Holiday apartment in Scheveningen: Beach, art and experiences by the sea

Scheveningen is defined by its kilometres-long beach and boulevard. The beach can be enjoyed as a seaside destination all year round; on the boulevard, you can walk from north to south throughout the year. For planning your trip, this means that the sea, walks and excursions can all be combined in one stay. When choosing your accommodation, you can decide on your preferred focus – coast, culture, family experiences or activity.

Sea, routes and easy orientation

Scheveningen’s boulevard can be reached from the centre of The Hague by trams 1, 9 and 11, as well as buses 21, 22 and 23. From the Kurhaus stop, it is a short walk to the boulevard. Scheveningen harbour can also be reached by public transport, car and bicycle. For a longer route through green surroundings, the Wandel door Schevenings Groen walking trail is a good option: it is approximately 10 km long and can be completed in full or in three stages.

Art and history by the sea

Sprookjesbeelden aan Zee is a freely accessible sculpture terrace on Scheveningen’s boulevard. The terrace features 23 fairy-tale sculptures by Tom Otterness; a free Bloomberg Connects tour allows you to explore all the Sprookjesbeelden. This combines a walk by the sea with modern art and an unusual fairy-tale theme.

Muzee is housed in a historic school building dating from 1877. Its collection covers fishing and everyday life in Scheveningen in the past and present. Museum Beelden aan Zee offers another artistic perspective: it is entirely dedicated to modern and contemporary sculpture, is located in The Hague’s dunes beneath the historic Paviljoen Von Wied, and offers views of the sea.

Experiences for different interests

SEA LIFE Scheveningen showcases marine life from the North Sea, including starfish and sharks, and offers a guided Behind the Scenes Tour. The LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Scheveningen is also located on Scheveningen’s boulevard. These destinations give families different reasons to take an excursion, while De Pier combines movement and views.

Oranjehotel memorial site

The Nationaal Monument Oranjehotel has been a memorial site and museum since 2019. During the Second World War, Oranjehotel was the nickname for Scheveningen prison. Alongside the beach, art and entertainment, this means that a historical memorial site is also among the options for your days in Scheveningen.

When choosing your holiday apartment: sea, culture and routes

At De Pier, a Ferris wheel over the sea is one of the notable attractions. It is the first of its kind in the Netherlands and offers views of the 11-kilometre-long beach and The Hague skyline. The zipline starts from a 55-metre-high tower and reaches speeds of up to 70 km/h over the pier, along the sea and the beach.

The Internationaal Rosarium in Westbroekpark is a rose garden established in 1960. On the boulevard, there is an opportunity to take a surfing lesson. During the summer months, various shipping companies, including Trip and Vrolijk, offer cruises on the North Sea departing from the harbour. For your holiday apartment in Scheveningen, you can therefore weigh up quiet moments in the garden, activities by the water, walks and maritime excursions.

More destinations for planning your trip

For further trip planning, also discover Geuzenkwartier, Haagse Hout, Vissershaven, Kijkduin and Centrum.

For the overall travel overview: The Hague.