'''Scheveningen''' is a seaside resort district in The The Hague, the "international city on the sea".

Understand

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

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.

See

Museums

  • Atlantic Wall Museum. cheveningen Coast. ttp://www.denhaag.com/default.asp?id=10230. In January, 2009, The city of The Hague approved funds to develop Scheveningen newest museum which will be of interest to everyone with an interest in WWII history. The museum's [http://www.atlantikwallmuseum.nl official website] is currently available in Dutch. The new multilingual website will be launched later this spring.
  • '''Museum Beelden aan Zee''', [http://www.beeldenaanzee.nl/]. 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.''
  • Museon. tadhouderslaan 37. 31 (0)70 338 13 38. ttp://www.museon.nl.
  • Muzee Scheveningen. eptunusstraat 92. 31 (0)70 350 0830. ttp://www.muzeescheveningen.nl.
  • Museumschip Mercuur A856. r. Lelykade - 2e binnenhaven. 31 (0)70 354 03 15. ttp://www.museumschip-mercuur.nl.
  • '''SeaLife Museum''', [http://www.sealifeeurope.com/]
  • Monuments

  • '''Kurhaus''', [http://www.kurhaus.nl/]. This former bathhouse and concert venue dates from 1886 and is the only remaining luxury resort hotel dating from the 19th century. It is currently in use as a luxury hotel and still serves as the icon and centerpiece of Scheveningen. ''Gevers Deynootplein 30.''
  • '''Lourdes Grotto Catholic Chapel'''
  • '''Sint Antonius Abt Catholic Church''', [http://www.sint-antnoius-abt.nl]
  • '''Pier''', [http://www.pier.nl/]. 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 offers outstanding views of Scheveningen's coastline.
  • '''Scheveningen Lighthouse'''
  • Parks

    Attractions

  • Holland Casino Scheveningen. urhausweg 1. 31 (0)70 306 77 77. ttp:www.hollandcasino.nl. 0 am-11 pm. The Holland Casino offers a complete night out on the town. The Casino offers a full schedule of live entertainment, a top restaurant and a chic gaming hall and boasts of being the biggest casino on the west coast of Europe.

    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
  • Hommerson Beach Stadion. oordhavenhoofd, Strandweg. ttp://ww.beachstadion.com.
  • Bungy Jump Center Scheveningen. trandweg - The Pier. 31 (0)70 350 68 63. ttp://www.bungy.nl.
  • Rederij Groen. r. Lelykade 1d. 31 (0)70 355 35 88. ttp://www.rederijgroen.nl.
  • Rederij Vrolijk. r. Lelykade 22a. 31 (0)70 351 40 21. ttp://www.rederijvrolijk.nl.
  • Party Ship Minerva. e Binnenhaven. 31 (0)70 358 84 28. ttp://www.minervacharters.nl.
  • Hart Beach Surfschool. trandweg 3. 31 (0)70 350 2591. ttp://www.hartbeach.nl.
  • M-Sports Surfschool. trandweg 2. 6-24889037. ttp://www.golfsurfschool.nl/. Surflessons, board hire, workshops, SUP rental etc...
  • Waterkant. estbroekpark Scheveningen. cross from the Havenkade. 31 (0)70 350 28 63. ttp://www.waterkannt.nl. 0 AM - 9 PM. uro 6/hour and 8 on weekends. Do enjoy an picnic while floating through Westbroek Park's ponds and canals in your private rowboat.
  • M-sports Beach Events. trandweg. 613033430. ww.m-sports.nl. 22 different activities...check the site for more info

    Buy

    Eat

    '''Lunchrooms, Coffeehouses and Snackbars
  • ZO - zoet and zout. uinstraat 1. 31 (0)70 355 80 40. ttp://www.zozoetenzout.nl.

    '''Seafood'''

    '''Casual Dining'''

  • Simonis. issersafslagweg 20. 31 (0)70 350 00 02. ttp://www.simonisvis.nl.
  • Wed. J. van der Toorn. issershavenweg 55a. 31 (0)70 354 57 83.
  • Henk Kraan. isafslagweg 60. 31 (0)70 354 34 15. ttp://www.henkkraan.nl.

    '''Exclusive'''

  • Mero. issershavenweg 61E. 31 (0)70 352 3600 . ttp://www.merovis.nl.
  • Cap Ouest. chokkerweg 37. 31 (0)70 306 0935. ttp://www.capouest.nl.
  • Seinpost. eekant 60. 31 (0)70 355 52 50. ttp://www.seinpost.nl.

    Drink

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

    Sleep

    Budget

  • Jorplace Beach Hostel Scheveningnen. eizerstraat 296. 31 70 338 3270. ttp://www.jorplace.nl/. :00 p.m.. 1:00 a.m.. rom ?16.50 per person per night. A favorite amongst the young international sun, surf, sail and soccer crowd. Extreme sport enthusiasts and backpackers alike will appreciate this new hostel's location in the historic heart of Scheveningen and it's proximity to to the beach.

  • StayOkay Hotel. cheepmakersstraat 27. ear the Rijswijksepliein. between the two main train stations.. 31 (0)70 315 78 78. ttp://www.stayokay.com/denhaag. rom ?16 per person (shared accommodation). Youth hostel and group accommodation located near the city center of The Hague for budget minded travellers of all ages. A favorite amongst students, young families and urban backpackers. Note, Scheveningen is a 40 minute tram ride away.

    Moderate

  • Ambassade Arena Aparthotel. erkenbosch Blokstraat 3. 31 70 306 0123. ttp://www.aaahotel.nl. :00 p.m.. 1:00 a.m.. 89-?125. For some 15 years, this hotel's Dutch and American owners have established a solid reputation for excellence in assisting international travelers. In addition to their beautiful rooms, the hotel offers studios and apartments which are ideal for extended stays.

  • Hotel Albion. evers Deynootweg 118-120. 31 (0)70 355 79 87. ttp://www.hotelalbion.nl/. :00 pm. 1:00 am. rom ? 50 p.p. inc. breakfast. This friendly three star family operated hotel, located just steps from the beach, offers 15 moderately priced rooms. Tram 1 to Delft, stops nearly in front of the hotel's sunny terrace.

    Splurge

  • Kurhaus. evers Deynootplein 30. ttp://www.kurhaus.nl/homeenglish.html. This former bath house and concert venue dates back to 1886. It was almost demolished in the 1970s, but was saved and is now listed as a historical building. The Kurhaus is currently in use as a luxury hotel and casino and serves as the iconic centerpiece of Scheveningen.

    Contact

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