Beaches · The Hague · Netherlands
The best beaches in and near The Hague
Where to swim and spend a beach day, and when the water is warm.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: M.Minderhoud, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
The best-known beach is Scheveningen (About 15–20 minutes by tram from the centre).
Key facts
- Beaches in this guide
- 4
- Warmest sea
- 18°C (64°F)
The beaches
About 15–20 minutes by tram from the centre · Classic beach day
1.Scheveningen
The main resort beach with pavilions, the pier, the Kurhaus and lifeguarded areas in summer.
About 25 minutes by tram and on foot · Surfers and walkers
2.Zuiderstrand
A wide beach south of Scheveningen harbour, popular for surfing, kitesurfing and long walks.
About 20 minutes by tram or bus · Families
3.Kijkduin
A quieter dune-backed beach in the southwest with family-friendly sand and a small promenade.
About 10 km north of the centre · Quiet and nature
4.Wassenaarse Slag
A natural beach at the end of the Meijendel dunes, reached by bike or bus.
Sea temperature by month
| Month | Sea | Air high |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C (45°F) | 6°C (43°F) |
| February | 6°C (43°F) | 7°C (45°F) |
| March | 6°C (43°F) | 10°C (50°F) |
| April | 8°C (46°F) | 13°C (55°F) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 17°C (63°F) |
| June | 15°C (59°F) | 20°C (68°F) |
| July | 17°C (63°F) | 22°C (72°F) |
| August | 18°C (64°F) | 22°C (72°F) |
| September | 17°C (63°F) | 19°C (66°F) |
| October | 14°C (57°F) | 15°C (59°F) |
| November | 11°C (52°F) | 10°C (50°F) |
| December | 8°C (46°F) | 7°C (45°F) |
Staying near the beach
$$$ · Best for beach, families and nightlife
Scheveningen Bad
Scheveningen's seaside resort runs along a broad promenade behind the North Sea beach, with the 1885 Kurhaus hotel, the pier and its ferris wheel, and seasonal beach pavilions. Hotels range from large seafront properties to small guesthouses, and trams reach the centre in about 15–20 minutes.
- Good
- Beach on the doorstep; Sea views; Lively in summer
- Watch out
- Quiet and windswept in winter; Some seafront buildings feel dated
- Nearby
- Scheveningen Pier, Kurhaus, Beach pavilions
Getting to the beaches
- Tram — HTM trams run from the centre to Scheveningen in about 15–20 minutes and to Delft, Kijkduin and the museum quarter; RandstadRail lines connect to Zoetermeer and, as metro line E, Rotterdam.
- Train — Den Haag Centraal and Den Haag HS stations have frequent trains to Delft, Leiden, Rotterdam, Schiphol and Amsterdam.
- Bus — City and regional buses fill gaps to Kijkduin, Wassenaar and outer districts.
Beach-weather months
Air temperatures rarely reach classic beach weather here: the warmest month, July, averages 22°C (72°F).
Beach safety
The Hague is generally relaxed for visitors. Watch for pickpockets on busy trams and at stations, keep clear of cycle lanes, and swim only in lifeguarded areas at the beach, where currents near the pier and harbour can be strong. Swim at lifeguarded beaches where possible and follow local flag warnings.
Questions travellers ask
+Does The Hague have beaches?
Yes: Scheveningen, Zuiderstrand, Kijkduin and Wassenaarse Slag.
+What is the best beach near The Hague?
Scheveningen: The main resort beach with pavilions, the pier, the Kurhaus and lifeguarded areas in summer.