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.
Why visit Scheveningen Pier now?
Because the Pier you can walk on today will not stay in this form much longer. It is open for visitors in autumn 2026, and its owner plans to demolish most of what stands on the pillars for a rebuild that starts at the end of 2027 at the earliest.1,2,3
The 1961 Pier is still the easiest way to stand above the North Sea with dry feet.5,8 You walk onto it from the boulevard, a few minutes from the Kurhaus tram stop, and the sea moves under the deck while the whole seafront lines up behind you. The Ferris wheel adds height. Its closed, air-conditioned gondolas look out over the long beach, the sea and the skyline of The Hague.9,10 The beach looks out over the North Sea to the north-west, so on a clear summer evening the sun drops straight into the water; see our sunset times (in Dutch).
The Hague's official visitor website lists the Pier as free to enter every day from 10:00; the attractions charge their own admission.10 If you want more speed, Bungy Jump Holland lets you jump from the tower on the Pier, and Zip Holland sends you from the top of that tower past the Ferris wheel and back over the beach.10,11,12 Both stop in strong wind or thunder.11,12 The owner calls the months before the rebuild the last period in which the Pier is open in its current form.1
What will change at Scheveningen Pier?
Almost everything except the Ferris wheel and the pillars. The wheel stays.5,8 The existing pillars are kept and reinforced, while most of the structure on top of them is to be demolished and rebuilt.1,2
The plan published in January 2026 describes a Pier with a hotel of 191 rooms, restaurants and bars, shops, co-working, cultural and leisure venues, and space for events. For visitors the roof matters most, because the agreement between the city and the developer requires the roof landscape to stay open to the public.5,6,7
The owner is RE:BORN, an Amsterdam property company that bought the Pier in 2024.1,4,5 Everything above describes plans, not a finished design. Details can still change while the permits are pending.
When does Scheveningen Pier close for the rebuild?
No closing date has been set yet. If the permits are granted on schedule, the major works start at the end of 2027 at the earliest and take three to four years.1,2,3
The schedule has moved before. In 2024 the developer still hoped to start in 2026 and reopen two years later, and in January 2026 the target was a start in early 2027 with completion at the end of 2029.6,7,8 Read any reopening year you come across as an estimate.
Before the works begin, RE:BORN plans a farewell event on the current Pier around mid-2027, with date and programme still open.2,3 It has not been confirmed whether the Ferris wheel and the tower stay open during the rebuild.2 So if you want to see the Pier as it is now, plan your trip before mid-2027, and check the opening times of the attraction you want on the day itself. They change with the season, and the bungy jump, for one, opens only on weekends in November and December.9,11
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
Is Scheveningen Pier closing for renovation?
Not yet. The Pier is open for visitors in autumn 2026. Its owner RE:BORN plans a full rebuild, and if the permits arrive on schedule the major works start at the end of 2027 at the earliest. The works are expected to take three to four years, and no reopening date has been fixed.
Is Scheveningen Pier worth visiting before the rebuild?
Yes, if you want to walk out over the North Sea on the 1961 Pier before most of it is rebuilt. From the deck you look back at the whole seafront, the Ferris wheel gives views over the beach and The Hague, and on clear evenings the sun sets over the sea. Check attraction hours on the day you go.
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. The biggest change is the Pier, which stays open until its rebuild starts, at the end of 2027 at the earliest. For the rest of the seafront you can plan as usual, and the guide to Scheveningen's main attractions remains a reliable starting point for planning a visit.