Location
Netherlands
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Scheveningen Naaktstrand
The Hague's nude beach lies on the Noorderstrand, north of the busy Scheveningen resort and its pier, beyond the Zwarte Pad beach-club strip and running toward the border with Wassenaar and the Meijendel dunes. The Hague city council adopted a stretch for nude recreation on 13 June 1975, making it one of the oldest nude beaches in the Netherlands; the original section was only about 250 metres, and today nude recreation is permitted between beach poles 98.0 and 95.7, about 2.3 km. The Hague side is signposted as far as pole 97.4, the municipal border; in practice nudity continues onto the unsigned Wassenaar part, but not near the beach entrances. The beach is wide North Sea sand with dunes behind and a series of breakwaters (strekdammen), some barely visible at low tide; swimmers must keep at least 25 metres from them. There is no lifeguard on the nude section, and the nearest rescue post is about 900 metres south. Two beach pavilions stand on the stretch. Nude and clothed visitors mix, and the zone between the pavilions is often mostly clothed, so naturists tend to head further north. Dogs are allowed on The Hague part but not on the Wassenaar part.
Getting there
From central The Hague, take a tram or bus toward Scheveningen and walk north along the beach or the dune paths past the Zwarte Pad pavilions; the nearest bus stop is roughly a 15-minute walk from the nude section. Paid parking is available about 500 metres away. Bicycle racks are provided near the beach, and cycling through the dunes is a common way to arrive. The final stretch is soft sand, and the beach is not considered suitable for wheelchair users.
What visitors say
Naturist guides describe the beach as spacious and rarely crowded, even at weekends, with the quietest nude areas toward the Wassenaar end. Several note that the stretch between the pavilions is often dominated by clothed beachgoers, which some naturists find uncomfortable. Common tips: arrive by bike, keep well away from the breakwaters when swimming, and remember there is no lifeguard on the nude section. Reviewers mention that the nearest parking is a fair walk away.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
The Hague city council designated the beach for nude recreation in 1975 (since extended to poles 98.0 to 95.7); this is reported by naturist guides, and no current municipal page was found confirming the boundaries in 2026. Nudity is customary but not required, and is not allowed on pavilion terraces.
Naturism at Scheveningen Naaktstrand sits under Netherlands's rules for de facto tolerance — usually left alone if you keep it non-sexual and low-drama.
Full country law: Netherlands public nudity guide.
Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.
Location
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Approx. 52.1263, 4.3008
Visitor tips
- 1 Informal / tolerated site — be discreet and leave no drama.
- 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
Where is the nude beach in Scheveningen?
North of the resort, between beach poles 98.0 and 95.7 on the Noorderstrand past the Zwarte Pad, extending toward the Wassenaar border.
Is it official?
Yes. The Hague city council designated a stretch for nude recreation in 1975, and it has since been extended.
Is it safe to swim?
There is no lifeguard on the nude section, and swimmers must stay at least 25 metres from the breakwaters, some of which are hidden at low tide.
Are dogs allowed?
On The Hague part, yes; on the Wassenaar part, no.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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