SEA LIFE® Scheveningen Tours
SEA LIFE® Scheveningen is an indoor/outdoor aquarium with a wide variety of underwater creatures, from fish, sharks, and sea turtles to otters and penguins. Here, visitors of all ages can learn about life under the sea, watch feedings, or even interact with sea life through a variety of educational experiences.
The Basics
SEA LIFE Scheveningen is easy to navigate independently, with regular talks and feedings, though there are plenty of special activities for those wanting a little more. Highlights include behind-the-scenes tours and special theatrical performances for children. In July and August, the aquarium brings in costumed performers dressed as pirates and mermaids who interact with kids. Admission tickets and behind-the-scenes tours can be booked in advance or purchased directly at the aquarium.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get There
SEA LIFE Scheveningen in located in The Hague, right by the pier. It's well-connected to The Hague Central Station/Hollands Spoor via tram lines 1 and 9 (direction Kurhaus) and buses 21, 22, and 23 (direction Scheveningen/Kurhaus). Trains from Amsterdam to The Hague take about 40 minutes; by car, the journey takes about 45 minutes.
When to Get There
SEA LIFE Scheveningen is open throughout the year, from midmorning to evening, with slightly reduced hours from November through March and special timings during the holiday season. The last entrance is an hour before closing time. Check the schedule for feeding times.
The Hague for Families
The Hague offers plenty for kids, beyond SEA LIFE. Family-friendly attractions include Madurodam, a miniature park featuring a variety of scaled-down Dutch landmarks, and Drievliet, an amusement park with rides for all ages. The IMAX theater Omniversum screens a variety of family-friendly, primarily educational films, most with a focus on history or the natural world.
The Basics
SEA LIFE Scheveningen is easy to navigate independently, with regular talks and feedings, though there are plenty of special activities for those wanting a little more. Highlights include behind-the-scenes tours and special theatrical performances for children. In July and August, the aquarium brings in costumed performers dressed as pirates and mermaids who interact with kids. Admission tickets and behind-the-scenes tours can be booked in advance or purchased directly at the aquarium.
Things to Know Before You Go
- SEA LIFE Scheveningen is a must-visit for travelers with children looking for an educational experience.
- Most of the aquarium is indoors, but there are outdoor areas, so dress for the weather.
- Visitors are welcome to bring their own food, and while there is no on-site restaurant, there are plenty of independently operated restaurants in the same building.
- SEA LIFE is fully wheelchair-accessible.
How to Get There
SEA LIFE Scheveningen in located in The Hague, right by the pier. It's well-connected to The Hague Central Station/Hollands Spoor via tram lines 1 and 9 (direction Kurhaus) and buses 21, 22, and 23 (direction Scheveningen/Kurhaus). Trains from Amsterdam to The Hague take about 40 minutes; by car, the journey takes about 45 minutes.
When to Get There
SEA LIFE Scheveningen is open throughout the year, from midmorning to evening, with slightly reduced hours from November through March and special timings during the holiday season. The last entrance is an hour before closing time. Check the schedule for feeding times.
The Hague for Families
The Hague offers plenty for kids, beyond SEA LIFE. Family-friendly attractions include Madurodam, a miniature park featuring a variety of scaled-down Dutch landmarks, and Drievliet, an amusement park with rides for all ages. The IMAX theater Omniversum screens a variety of family-friendly, primarily educational films, most with a focus on history or the natural world.
Address: Strandweg 13, The Hague 2586, Netherlands
Admission: Varies
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Self-Guided Interactive Walking Tour of Scheveningen
Price per group of 2-6 people. Within 2 hours the Qula Scheveningen City Trail will guide you along the best spots in Scheveningen, while playing fun riddles and assignments on your smartphone. Try to set a top score with family or friends and explore the city. There are no fixed starting times or reservations, you pick your own day and time. The Trail is available 24/7 and there is no time limit - you can start, pause and stop whenever it suits you! It's offered in multiple languages (Eng, Ger, Fr, Ned, Sp, It and more). The Qula City Trail is great fun and the most affordable outing for families and groups of friends.
How does it work?
With your booking, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to play the Trail on your smartphone. Android or IPhone compatible. Once at the starting point, you begin your quest through the city, it's that easy!
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