Location
Netherlands
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Nude beach westduinpark
The Westduinpark nude beach is the northern of the two naturist stretches on The Hague's Zuiderstrand, the long North Sea beach between Scheveningen and Kijkduin. It sits below the Westduinpark, a protected dune landscape that separates the city's southwestern neighbourhoods from the sea. The signed nude section is about 500 m long, between beach poles 104 and 105, and is reached from beach entrance (strandslag) 8. Textile beach continues on both sides, so clothed walkers pass along the waterline. The coast here was widened with sand during the 2008-2011 reinforcement works, so the beach is broad, flat sand with a gently sloping sea floor, and most of the old stone groynes are now buried. There is no shade and no lifeguard on the nude section; the nearest lifeguard post is near entrance 7. What makes the spot unusual for the Netherlands is the @theBeach pavilion at entrance 8, which keeps its north-facing terrace for nude guests while the rest of the building requires clothing. Reports from 2025 say the nude zone was widened and the dunes behind it fenced off, so sunbathing is now on the beach only. The crowd is mixed in age, with couples and families as well as single visitors.
Getting there
By car, park on De Savornin Lohmanlaan and follow the Savornin Lohmanpad through the dunes to strandslag 8; the dune walk is roughly 1 km, about 15-25 minutes. Paid parking is about 650 m away and free parking about 2 km away; visitors reported paid parking being introduced nearby in spring 2024. By public transport, the tram stop De Savornin Lohmanplein is about 1.5 km from the beach, and the nearest bus stop is roughly a 15-minute walk. Bicycle parking is close to the beach entrance. Dune stairs and soft sand make it unsuitable for people with limited mobility.
What visitors say
Reviewers on BlootKompas rate this one of the better Dutch nude beaches, praising its width, cleanliness and relaxed, mixed crowd that includes couples, older visitors and families, and they often single out the nude terrace at @theBeach as something rarely found elsewhere. It is considered a good choice for first-timers. Complaints centre on clothed people drifting in at the edges of the zone, average food and toilets, the long walk through the dunes, poor accessibility, and the arrival of paid parking. Opinions differ on whether dogs on the beach are a problem.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
NFN Open & Bloot's BlootKompas lists Westduinpark as an officially designated, signposted nude beach between poles 104 and 105; NFN supplied new signs to the municipality of The Hague in August 2023. Nudity is limited to the beach and the pavilion's nude terrace, and the dunes behind are fenced off (reported 2025). naaktstrandje.nl states dogs are not allowed.
Naturism at Nude beach westduinpark sits under Netherlands's rules for officially designated nude beaches — explicit protection inside the marked area.
Full country law: Netherlands public nudity guide.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.
Location
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Approx. 52.0813, 4.2360
Visitor tips
- 1 Official designation: nudity is protected inside the marked area.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
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Frequently asked questions
Is nudity legal at Westduinpark beach?
Yes. The section between beach poles 104 and 105 is an officially designated nude beach, marked with signs, according to the Dutch naturist federation NFN.
How do I find the nude section?
Use beach entrance (strandslag) 8 on the Zuiderstrand, where the @theBeach pavilion stands; the nude zone runs about 500 m between poles 104 and 105.
Can I be nude at the beach pavilion?
Only on the north-facing terrace of @theBeach, which is reserved for nude guests; clothing is required inside and on the rest of the terrace.
Is there parking?
Yes, along De Savornin Lohmanlaan, followed by a walk of about 1 km through the dunes. Nearby parking became paid in 2024; free parking is about 2 km away.
Is it suitable for families?
Reviewers describe a family-friendly atmosphere and give high marks for child-friendliness, though there is no lifeguard on the nude section itself.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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