Name and Location

The Vuurtoren Scheveningen, also known as the Scheveningen Lighthouse, is a 19th-century coastal lighthouse located on the North Sea shore at Scheveningen (Den Haag), Netherlands. Its official address is Strandweg 2, 2586 JK Den Haag (Scheveningen), South Holland, Netherlands.

2. Construction and History

The Vuurtoren Scheveningen was built in 1875. The lighthouse's design and architect are not documented. It features prefabricated cast-iron plates bolted into a twelve-sided core, painted dark reddish-brown. The lantern and gallery consist of a circular balcony ("omloop") topped by a white-painted lantern.

3. Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's tower is constructed from cast iron and features a unique twelve-sided shape. The exterior is painted dark reddish-brown, while the lantern and gallery are made of metal and painted white.

4. Light and Navigation

The Vuurtoren Scheveningen serves shipping with a characteristic double white flash every ten seconds. Its technical specifications include a focal plane height of 49 meters above ground, a range of 29 nautical miles, and a light characteristic of Group-2 white flashing (Fl(2) W 10 s).

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The interior of the lighthouse is not generally open to visitors. However, the base and immediate surroundings can be viewed from the public promenade on Strandweg. The lighthouse can be reached by tram line 1 (Den Haag CS ↔ Scheveningen Noorderstrand), alighting at "Scheveningen Noorderstrand" or by car/bus to Strandweg.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The Vuurtoren Scheveningen is situated near several notable attractions, including the Scheveningen Pier, Sea Life Scheveningen aquarium, boulevard restaurants, and fishing harbour. Visitors can enjoy stunning views of the North Sea from the promenade.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse was fully automated at an unknown date. Its current status is active aid to navigation. It is managed by Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed (RCE) as a heritage operator, with operational maintenance performed by Rijkswaterstaat (Dutch Coast Directorate).

9. Further Information

For more information on the Vuurtoren Scheveningen and its history, refer to the Dutch Wikipedia page "nl:Vuurtoren van Scheveningen" or visit the Rijksmonumentenregister entry (RCE ref 18111).