Having a Romantic New Year in The Hague

New Year’s Party in Hofvijver

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At the end of each year on December 31, The Hague will always hold a free large New Year’s party on the street where there will be fireworks when the countdown begins. With a perfect location, this place is near Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery on the bank of the man-made lake Court Pond.

New Year Swimming near the Scheveningen Beach of The Hague

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At the beginning of each year, people will gather on the beach and dash into the cold water of the North Sea. Although you may not like doing this, seeing large numbers of Netherlanders run into the sea is also great fun. In addition, Nieuwjaarsduik (New Year’s Dive) is also an old tradition of the nation. The number of people swimming in the sea near the Scheveningen Beach is also the largest in the Netherlands. No matter how cold the water is, more than 25,000 Netherlanders with an itching heart will dash into the cold sea water without hesitation.

Ice rink in front of the Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel

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In front of the renowned Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel is an ice rink of about 600 square meters. The rink opens daily from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and its admission is only 5 Euros for the whole day. It is surrounded by good restaurants, and the beach is right outside the door, which makes it suitable for family tours (ice skate rental is available).

Winter Fireworks Festival on the Scheveningen Beach of The Hague

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Starting from December 16, at 6 p.m. of each Sunday, the firework festival will light up the Scheveningen Pier for several weeks. The fireworks in winter are spectacular, and the winter beach provides a series of activities for the young and the old. In addition, many other scenic spots can be found here too, such as the pier, Beelden aan Zee, and the theater. After a walk along the beach, you can head for the restaurants, cafes, and the beach clubs that are open all year round.