Scheveningen

Not to be confused with Schengen, Luxembourg or Schneverdingen.
For the chess opening, see Sicilian Defence, Scheveningen Variation. For the chess tournament system, see Scheveningen system.
Scheveningen
District
A view of the Scheveningen Pier with the Kurhaus in the background
A view of the Scheveningen Pier with the Kurhaus in the background
Flag of Scheveningen
Flag
Coat of arms of Scheveningen
Coat of arms
Map of The Hague, Scheveningen marked green
Map of The Hague, Scheveningen marked green
Scheveningen is located in Netherlands
Scheveningen
Scheveningen
Location of Scheveningen in the Netherlands
Coordinates: 52°06′29″N 4°16′23″E / 52.10806°N 4.27306°E / 52.10806; 4.27306
Country Netherlands
Province South Holland
Municipality The Hague
Area
 • Land230 ha (570 acres)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
58,850
Websitewww.denhaag.nl/nl/in-de-stad/stadsdelen/scheveningen.htm
Scheveningen pier in the background, view from the harbour's breakwater
Scheveningen pier viewed from the beach near Wassenaar

Scheveningen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈsxeːvənɪŋə(n)] ⓘ) is one of the eight districts of The Hague, Netherlands, as well as a subdistrict (wijk) of that city. Scheveningen is a modern seaside resort with a long, sandy beach, an esplanade, a pier, and a lighthouse. The beach is popular for water sports such as windsurfing and kiteboarding.[2] The harbour is used for both fishing and tourism.

  1. ^ "Mosaic6". denhaag.incijfers.nl. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  2. ^ The Hague Tourist Board page on Scheveningen Archived 16 January 2008 at the Wayback Machine