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District in South Holland, Netherlands
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Scheveningen is a fishing village, commercial harbour and seaside resort district in The Hague, the "international city on the sea". It has never been independent from The Hague, but the neighbourhoods of the fishing community still keep their special way of life. Nevertheless, the harbour has been enlarged to offer commercial services and north of the harbor a seaside resort has developed. In 2015, it had a population of about 56,000 people.
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This former bathhouse and concert venue dates from 1886 and is the only remaining luxury resort hotel dating from the 19th century. It is now a luxury hotel and still serves as the icon and centerpiece of Scheveningen.
Opposite the Kurhaus lies the Pier, which was rebuilt in the 1960s after the 19th-century original was destroyed in World War II. 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.
Put in operation in 1875.
Lourdes Chapel
Contains so-called the Lourdes Grotto, a replica (1:13 scale) of the original Lourdes Grotto in Massabielle (France).
A Catholic church with some mosaics.
Miniature park.
This museum has a large collection of contemporary sculpture and rotating exhibitions. It is built in the dunes underneath a 19th century classicist beach pavilion. It has glass walls and roofs that allows views of the surrounding dunes, pavilion and sea.
The museum which will be of interest to everyone with an interest in World War II history.
A park near Scheveningen centred around a small lake, the Waterpartij. Home to the Indiëmonument, which commemorates Dutch victims of the Japanese occupation of the Dutch East Indies.
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.
Powerboat Scheveningen offers you a fantastic rib powerboat ride out on the open sea. You can choose to enjoy either a calm and relaxing trip to enjoy the view or a wild ride with speeds up to 100 km/h.
Hommerson Beach Stadion
Surflessons, board hire, workshops, SUP rental etc...
Do enjoy a picnic while floating through Westbroek Park's ponds and canals in your private rowboat.
Bath place.
January 1 The first and largest location for the annual New Years Dive; every year, 10,000 people plunge into the freezing waters of the North Sea at noon on New Years Day.
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August.
End of May—beginning of June. International sailing contest, held off the coast of Scheveningen.
Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas) arrives in The Hague by steamboat at Scheveningen Harbour. Events for children throughout the day include face painting, singing and games, and a parade through the streets of Scheveningen with Sinterklaas on horseback.
The upscale restaurant of the Simonis family.
Two-storey glass restaurant overlooking the harbor. Serving meat and fish grilled on the green egg as well as home-made hamburgers.
Grandma Toos
Pancakes, Poffertjes and more typical Dutch dishes.
A great place for live music with various artists from all over the world. A small entrance fee is required to get in, but it is well worth it. The name really says it all: pianos, but a blues, jazz or sometimes lounge atmosphere is what describes the style of the piano players best.
Specialized in coffee. They have a large working table, as well as comfortable leather armchairs. Free WiFi.
A favourite 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 its proximity to the beach.
Three-star family operated hotel, flee to the beach, 15 rooms.
Skotel is a hotel run by the Hague hotel school to train the students.
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 in use as a luxury hotel and serves as the iconic centerpiece of Scheveningen.
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