South Holland district, South Holland, Netherlands

Places to visit near Scheveningen

Scheveningen is a town in South Holland district, South Holland, Netherlands, home to about 23,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 220 places to visit — 117 churches, 46 museums, 8 forts & heritage and 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Eben Haëzerkerk (1 km), Oude Kerk (1 km) and Heilige Antonius Abtkerk (1 km).

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Scheveningen, South Holland
Scheveningen, South Holland district, South Holland, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Scheveningen at a glance

Location
South Holland district, South Holland, Netherlands
Population
about 23,000
Coordinates
52.1046° N, 4.2756° E
Places within 50 km
220 (220 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Scheveningen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Scheveningen: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Scheveningen

147 churches within 100 km of Scheveningen. The closest is Eben Haëzerkerk (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Scheveningen

61 museums within 100 km of Scheveningen. The closest is Muzee Scheveningen (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Scheveningen

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Scheveningen. The closest is Peace Palace (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Scheveningen

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Scheveningen. The closest is Hofvijver (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Hofvijver · lake · South Holland · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Dobbeplas · lake · South Holland · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Noord Aa · lake · South Holland · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Foppenplas · lake · South Holland · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Bommeer · lake · South Holland · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Maasmond · lake · South Holland · ~25 km · Must-see

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Parks near Scheveningen

17 parks within 100 km of Scheveningen. The closest is Westbroekpark (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Scheveningen

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Scheveningen. The closest is Scheveningse Bosjes (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Scheveningen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Scheveningen
  2. 1 km Eben Haëzerkerk · church, South Holland
  3. 1 km Oude Kerk · church, South Holland
  4. 1 km Museum Beelden Aan Zee · museum, South Holland
  5. 1 km Muzee Scheveningen · museum, South Holland
  6. 1 km Heilige Antonius Abtkerk · church, South Holland
  7. 1 km Back to Scheveningen

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How to reach Scheveningen

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    Within 15 km of Scheveningen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Scheveningen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches117147Eben Haëzerkerk (1 km)
    Museums4661Muzee Scheveningen (1 km)
    Forts & heritage829Peace Palace (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1219Hofvijver (5 km)
    Parks1717Westbroekpark (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1315Scheveningse Bosjes (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs23Mubarak Mosque (3 km)
    Beaches & coast33De Zandmotor (10 km)
    Other attractions22Stalin Bust and Herring (2 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterval - Virtual Fountains (62 km)

    Scheveningen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Scheveningen?

    Eben Haëzerkerk (church, about 1 km), Oude Kerk (church, about 1 km), Heilige Antonius Abtkerk (church, about 1 km), Muzee Scheveningen (museum, about 1 km), Museum Beelden Aan Zee (museum, about 1 km), Nieuwe Badkapel (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Scheveningen?

    220 places on Spotwander: 117 churches, 46 museums, 8 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Scheveningen?

    Eben Haëzerkerk, about 1 km by road; Oude Kerk (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Scheveningen?

    Muzee Scheveningen, about 1 km by road; Museum Beelden Aan Zee (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Scheveningen?

    Peace Palace, about 3 km by road; Huis Ten Bosch (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Scheveningen?

    Start in Scheveningen, visit Eben Haëzerkerk, then Oude Kerk, then Museum Beelden Aan Zee, then Muzee Scheveningen, then Heilige Antonius Abtkerk, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Scheveningen?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Scheveningen

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Scheveningen’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Scheveningen on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.