Growth
Developments in Scheveningen
How Scheveningen keeps growing: a more pedestrian-friendly boulevard, better transport links and continued protection of the dunes.
A resort that keeps investing in itself
Scheveningen is constantly growing, and its attractiveness is being enhanced by ongoing developments. The municipality invests in sustainable tourism and infrastructure, including the revitalisation of the boulevard to make it more pedestrian-friendly and attractive, as well as improving public transport connections to make Scheveningen easier to reach.
Emphasis is also placed on protecting the natural environment: efforts to protect the dunes and the marine ecosystem aim to let future generations enjoy Scheveningen's coastline. Cultural events and festivals throughout the year reinforce Scheveningen's reputation as a vibrant, dynamic destination.
All in all, Scheveningen combines historic charm, natural beauty and modern convenience, whether you want to relax on the beach, explore cultural attractions or stay in a luxury hotel.
A similar renewal in neighbouring Kijkduin
A short distance along the coast, Kijkduin has gone through its own large-scale renewal known as Nieuw Kijkduin: a rebuilt boulevard, a new Deltaplein square and new beachfront apartments, coordinated with the Municipality of The Hague. It is a useful comparison for anyone tracking how The Hague's seaside districts are evolving.
Frequently asked questions
What is changing on the Scheveningen boulevard?
The Scheveningen boulevard has been undergoing a phased renewal to make it more pedestrian-friendly, with wider walking space, improved cycle routes and better public transport links into the resort. The Municipality of The Hague coordinates this work alongside continued investment in the beach pavilions and public areas along the seafront. The pace and scope of individual boulevard projects change over time, so check the municipality's own planning pages for the current status.
How are the dunes and marine environment protected in Scheveningen?
Scheveningen's dunes and coastline sit within Westduinpark and the wider Nationaal Park Hollandse Duinen, both protected under the EU's Natura 2000 nature conservation framework. Visitors are asked to stay on marked paths and the green marker posts on the sand, since walking off-path damages the dune vegetation that holds the coastline together. The Municipality of The Hague and park managers such as Dunea oversee day-to-day protection of the dunes and the marine environment offshore, where sea conditions are covered in the Scheveningen beach guide.
What does sustainable tourism mean in Scheveningen?
Sustainable tourism in Scheveningen means balancing visitor numbers with protection of the dunes, the beach and the marine environment that draw people here in the first place. In practice this includes protecting dune vegetation, encouraging public transport and cycling over driving, and coordinating new building projects with nature management bodies such as Dunea and the Municipality of The Hague. It is an ongoing balance rather than a finished target, and priorities shift as visitor numbers and climate pressures change.
What is Nieuw Kijkduin and how does it differ from Scheveningen?
Nieuw Kijkduin is the large-scale renewal of Kijkduin, a seaside district south of Scheveningen within The Hague, completed in phases between 2018 and 2023. The project rebuilt the boulevard and the Deltaplein square and added new beachfront apartments, coordinated with the Municipality of The Hague. Kijkduin remains a quieter, smaller alternative to Scheveningen, with fewer large attractions but a similar dune and beach setting.
What does this mean for visitors to Scheveningen in the coming years?
Over the next few years, visitors to Scheveningen can expect a boulevard that keeps becoming more pedestrian and cycle-friendly, continued dune and coastline protection work, and steady investment in hotels and beach pavilions along the seafront. None of this changes the core layout of the beach, the Pier and the Kurhaus, so the guide to Scheveningen's main attractions remains a reliable starting point for planning a visit.