Scheveningen Heritage & Views

Explore the historical and architectural evolution of Scheveningen and The Hague through this collection of coastal landmarks. The list spans from 19th-century engineering like the Scheveningen Lighthouse and Water Tower to the Art Deco design of Antonius Abt Church. It features significant heritage sites including the Peace Palace, the seat of international law, and the Oranjehotel, a WWII memorial. These sites offer a mixture of cultural history, religious architecture, and panoramic views from the seaside Pier.

Peace Palace

The Peace Palace is an international law administrative building in The Hague, the Netherlands.

Oranjehotel

A former WWII prison used by German occupiers to detain Dutch resistance members. The site now serves as a national monument and commemorative center, preserving the original Cell 601.

Antonius Abt Church

Designed in Art Deco style, this church boasts exquisite stained-glass windows as well as tower offering panoramic views of Scheveningen.

Scheveningen Lighthouse

De Scheveningen Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Scheveningen, Netherlands. It was designed by Quirinus Harder and activated finished in 1875.

Scheveningen Water Tower

Constructed in 1874, this water tower is used to gain the water from under the sand dunes. Still in service.

Cemetery Ter Navolging

This historic cemetery is a peaceful place to take a walk and clear your head. There are also some important Dutch personalities buried here.

Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel

You can see an accurate copy of the Lourdes Grotto in this chapel and that's why it a favourite place of religious visitors.

The Pier

A multi-level seaside promenade featuring an observation tower and Ferris wheel with views over the North Sea and the Scheveningen coastline.

Ver Huellbank

A decorative stone memorial bench established in 1881 to honor Jonkheer Henry Christiaan Arnoud Ver Huell, located near the Scheveningen Woods.