Sight guide · The Hague · Netherlands
Visiting Meijendel dunes
A large dune nature reserve north of Scheveningen with walking and cycling paths through dunes, woods and lakes to the beach at Wassenaarse Slag.
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Quick answer
Meijendel dunes is a nature spot in Wassenaar, The Hague. Allow 2–3 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Nature
- Area
- Wassenaar
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, nature, active and outdoors
- Best months
- June–August
About Meijendel dunes
A large dune nature reserve north of Scheveningen with walking and cycling paths through dunes, woods and lakes to the beach at Wassenaarse Slag. It is also a drinking-water catchment area, so paths are well marked.
Tip: Cycle here from Scheveningen along the dune paths and continue to the beach.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2–3 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Wassenaar.
Best time to visit Meijendel dunes
Meijendel dunes is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- June: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, busy crowds.
- July: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, busy crowds.
- August: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, busy crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Meijendel dunes is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Mauritshuis and Hofvijver and Binnenhof.
- No. 17 of the 17 sights in our The Hague things-to-do list.
- Listed in free things to do in The Hague.
- One of the picks in outdoors in The Hague.
- A family favourite in The Hague with kids.
Near Meijendel dunes
Also in Wassenaar, so you can walk between them:
- Museum Voorlinden — 2–3 hours, mid-priced
If you like Meijendel dunes
- Scheveningen beach and pier — Scheveningen Bad, Half a day
- Noordeinde Palace and gardens — Hofkwartier and Noordeinde, 30 minutes
- Japanese Garden at Clingendael — Mariahoeve, 1 hour
- Westbroekpark rose garden — Statenkwartier, 1 hour
Staying near Meijendel dunes
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Meijendel dunes?
Plan 2–3 hours. With Museum Voorlinden nearby, it fits a half-day in Wassenaar.
+Is Meijendel dunes free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Meijendel dunes?
June–August for the most comfortable weather. Cycle here from Scheveningen along the dune paths and continue to the beach.
+Do I need to book Meijendel dunes in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Meijendel dunes good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in The Hague. The Hague is one of the easiest Dutch cities for families: beaches, Madurodam, the pier's ferris wheel, Escher's illusion rooms and dune parks are all close together, and trams are step-free.