Scheveningen Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Scheveningen, Netherlands.
The red twelve-sided cast iron lighthouse extends 30 meters into the sky and features eight floors connected by 159 stairs.
Built in 1875 by architect Quirinus Harder, the lighthouse replaced earlier structures including a basic fire on the beach and a stone lookout post.
The structure holds the status of Rijksmonument, marking its importance in Dutch maritime heritage and coastal navigation history.
Visitors can join guided tours on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons at 14:00, with reservations available through Muzee Scheveningen.
The lighthouse structure consists of 432 cast iron plates fastened together with 4,600 bolts, creating a durable maritime navigation point.
Location: The Hague
Inception: 1875
Architects: Quirinus Harder
Floors above the ground: 8
Height: 30 m
Made from material: cast iron
Address: Zeekant 12 2586NA 2586NA
GPS coordinates: 52.10413,4.26824
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:20
Old Church
433 m
Ter Navolging Cemetery, Scheveningen
647 m
Gedenknaald Scheveningen
221 m
Appeltheater
690 m
Eben-Haëzerkerk
450 m
Hofje van De Lange
558 m
Marinedenkmal Scheveningen
324 m
Tonnenmonument
699 m
Monument voor het wiel
523 m
Vissersmonument - De Scheveningse Vrouw
447 m
Scheveningen beach
661 m
Object
182 m
Scheveningen's Fish Auction
444 m
Wonderbare visvangst
766 m
Vrijstaand pension-woonhuis annex café-restaurant
737 m
Ambachtsschool, Scheveningen
576 m
Paalzitter
632 m
Stokvis
678 m
Tonnenmonument
699 m
Tree
767 m
Winkel-woonhuis op rechthoekige plattegrond in overgangsarchitectuur met zowel historiserende als aan de Weense Sezession ontleende motieven. Het winkel-woonhuis is opgenomen in een gesloten gevelrij
498 m
Entr’acte
569 m
Hofje Lammers Stichting
756 m
Brandweerkazerne Scheveningen
495 m
Ten dele gepleisterd pand zonder verdieping, onder met pannen gedekt zadeldak tussen puntgevels
14 m
Ten dele gepleisterd pand zonder verdieping, onder met pannen gedekt zadeldak tussen puntgevels
12 m
Woningblok van vier aaneengebouwde herenhuizen
753 m
Monument voor hen die vielen
434 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes