Cooling off
Buurten
Most renowned beach of the Netherlands, the boulevard is very fun, has many great activities and places to have dinner and drinks. Great atmosphere at beach bars.
Best accessible by train and tram/bus (45-60 min).
222 locals recommend
Scheveningen
HavenkadeMost renowned beach of the Netherlands, the boulevard is very fun, has many great activities and places to have dinner and drinks. Great atmosphere at beach bars.
Best accessible by train and tram/bus (45-60 min).
A great beach closer to the location you are staying at. You can take the subway to Hoek van Holland Haven (30 minutes, 10 minute walk to the beach).
25 locals recommend
Hook of Holland
A great beach closer to the location you are staying at. You can take the subway to Hoek van Holland Haven (30 minutes, 10 minute walk to the beach).
Uit eten
Strandtent De Pit
Slag VlugtenburgMy favorite beach pavilion @ Scheveningen (The Hague).
Pele Surfshack
24 RechtestraatGreat beach pavilion at Hoek van Holland.
Bezienswaardigheden
Lovely place to have a swim and relax at the 'Zevenhuisse' lakes (40 minutes by subway to Nesselande).
9 locals recommend
Strand Nesselande
Lovely place to have a swim and relax at the 'Zevenhuisse' lakes (40 minutes by subway to Nesselande).
Another lovely place to have a swim, relax, take a nice walk or enjoy water sport activities. Best accessible through subway Voorschoterlaan or Tram stop Boezemstraat.
139 locals recommend
Kralingen Lake
Another lovely place to have a swim, relax, take a nice walk or enjoy water sport activities. Best accessible through subway Voorschoterlaan or Tram stop Boezemstraat.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Public transport planner
Use this website to plan your trip by public transport:
https://9292.nl/
Customs and culture
Jump in the Canal
You will see children (and sometimes adults, like myself) jump into the canal for a sense of refreshment. Next to the Appelmarktbrug (next to your stay) there is sufficient docks and ladders to do so.