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
Flag Coat of arms
Map of The Hague, Scheveningen marked green
Scheveningen Location of Scheveningen in the Netherlands
Coordinates: 52°06′29″N 4°16′23″E
Country	Netherlands
Province	South Holland
Municipality	The Hague
Area
• Land	230 ha (570 acres)
Population  (1 January 2025)
• Total	61,008
• Density	27,000/km2 (69,000/sq mi)
Website	www.denhaag.nl/nl/in-de-stad/stadsdelen/scheveningen.htm

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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. The harbour is used for both fishing and tourism.