Beach
Kijkduin Beach
Five numbered ways down to the sand, a boulevard on top of the dune, and a beach that gets quieter the further south you walk.
- The beach is reached via numbered dune crossings called strandslagen: 3, 4A, 4B, 4C and 5.
- The boulevard sits on top of the dune, shops on the town side, hospitality on the sea side.
- Deltaplein, behind the boulevard, is the village's central square.
- A naturist zone starts south of the built-up area, at paal 108, toward the Westland municipal border.
Can you swim at Kijkduin?
Swimming at Kijkduin's beach is generally allowed, and the same open-water precautions apply as on the rest of the Dutch North Sea coast: check any flags or signage on site and be aware of currents before going in. Kijkduin's own numbered strandslagen give direct access from the boulevard to the water. For safety information around the nearby Sand Engine specifically, see the Sand Engine guide.
How do you get down to the beach at Kijkduin?
Kijkduin's beach is reached through five numbered dune crossings, called strandslagen. Strandslag 3 lies near Hoek van Hollandlaan and is the end stop for HTM bus lines 24 and 26 (and line 23 in summer); strandslagen 4A, 4B and 4C sit by Deltaplein; strandslag 5 is by the Jutterskeet van Ome Jan, also known as the Strandjuttersmuseum (beachcombers' museum).
The built-up centre of Kijkduin is a boulevard running along the top of the dune: shops face the town side, restaurants and cafes face the sea. Behind the boulevard lies Deltaplein and the widened Kijkduinsestraat, lined with apartment blocks of three to seven storeys.
Where does it get quiet?
The busiest stretch of sand sits directly below the boulevard, around strandslagen 4A–4C and Deltaplein. Walk south past strandslag 5, or north past strandslag 3 toward Westduinpark, and the beach thins out into open dune coastline with far fewer people. This stretch stays quiet even in peak summer weeks.
South of the built-up area, the beach also continues toward the Sand Engine and the Westland municipal border; north of Kijkduin it runs into Westduinpark, described in its own guide.
Is there a naturist section on Kijkduin beach?
The naturist beach at Kijkduin starts at beach pole 108 and runs south toward the municipal border with Westland (near Monster), according to the municipality of The Hague. A second, separate naturist zone lies just north, in Westduinpark, between poles 104 and 105. Both zones are marked with signage on the beach itself.
The municipality sets these boundaries in its Algemene Plaatselijke Verordening (APV, local bylaw) and has stated the boundaries are not being changed. There is no hospitality directly on the naturist section itself; the nearest beach pavilion is some tens of metres away, and not every pavilion allows nude sunbathing on its own terrace.
Are dogs allowed on Kijkduin beach?
Dog walking is common in the wider dune area around Kijkduin and neighbouring Westduinpark. Check current signage on the beach or the municipality's own beach rules page before bringing a dog, since rules can differ by season and by exact stretch of beach. We deliberately don't state a fixed rule here.
Is there a beach pavilion at Kijkduin?
The Jutterskeet van Ome Jan, also known as the Strandjuttersmuseum (beachcombers' museum), sits by strandslag 5 on Kijkduin's own beach and doubles as a place to eat and drink. Other beach pavilions further along the coast belong to neighbouring Westduinpark rather than Kijkduin itself. Exact opening times vary by season, so check directly with the venue before visiting.
Key terms
- Strandslag
- A numbered dune crossing connecting the boulevard to the beach; Kijkduin has slag 3, 4A, 4B, 4C and 5.
- Strandjutter (beachcomber)
- Someone who collects items washed up on the beach; the Jutterskeet van Ome Jan near strandslag 5 is also known as the Strandjuttersmuseum, displaying such finds.
Sources
- Gemeente Den Haag, "Regels op het strand van Scheveningen en Kijkduin": denhaag.nl (primary, accessed 10 August 2026)
- Nederlandse Federatie voor Naturisme: nfn.nl (secondary, accessed 10 August 2026)
Note: beach zone boundaries and access rules can change; verify with the municipality or on-site signage before relying on them.