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Scheveningen is the beach near The Hague.

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This sea-side resort was originally an independent fishing village, but soon came to be part of greater city of The Hague. Its inhabitants still maintain a sense of local identity, however. The area is divided into three parts: Haven is the seaport where fishers' boats still come in. It is not particularly picturesque like some French or Spanish fishing harbors, but some good fish shops and restaurants are available. Dorp is the former fishermen's village itself. The last part, Bad (meaning bath, not bad) is the beach resort that most visitors head for. The resort has a history of long royal and well-to-do visitors, but its 19th century grandeur has largely disappeared now due to unfortunate property development in the seventies. The area gets very crowded in summer. For large-scale nightlife, most city dwellers prefer Scheveningen to the center of town.

Scheveningen is divided into two districts; Noorderstrand (Northern Beach) and Zuiderstrand (Southern Beach). The northern beach area is the most famous and is most touristic. The souther beach is more urban and there is usually less to do, but it may be less crowded on sunny days

[edit] Get In

Tram 1 and Tram 9 run between the city centre of The Hague and Scheveningen Noorderstrand. Bus 22 runs from The Hague's central train station to the northern beach. Tram 11 runs between The Hague's second largest train station (Hollands Spoor) and the Zuiderstrand.

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• Kurhaus, [1]. This former bathhouse and concert venue dates from 1886 and it the only remaint of the 19th century beach resort. It is currently in use as a luxury hotel and still serves as the icon and centerpiece of Scheveningen. Gevers Deynootplein 30.
• Pier, [2]. Opposite the Kurhaus lies the Pier, which was rebuilt in the sixties after the 19th century orginal was destroyed in World War 2. It affords nice views of the coast line with the Kurhaus. At the end is a restaurant which is mainly good for its views.
• Museum Beelden aan Zee, [3]. This museum has a large collection of contemporary sculpture and rotating exhibitions. It has been recently built in the dunes underneath a 19th century classicist beach pavillion. It has glass walls and roofs that allows views of the surrounding dunes, pavillion and sea. Harteveltstraat 1, just a few hundred meters due south along the coast from the Kurhaus. Tue-Sun 11-17. Entrance E. 7,00.
• Holland Casino, [4]. Try your luck in one of the best casino's in the country.
• SeaLife Museum, [5]

[edit][add listing] Do

• Join the crowd on the sunny days
• Take a dive in the north sea
• Windsurfing
• Have a drink in one of the many beach clubs

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Scheveningen is crowded with beach clubs. Most are open untill 2am or 4am on weekends.

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