Parks, Woods and the North Sea Coast

Why go

Clingendael suits a park walk with a possible Japanese garden visit, though that garden has limited seasonal access. Westbroekpark offers a different garden focus through its Rosarium. Haagse Bos gives a longer wooded setting near Centraal and Huis ten Bosch. For sea air, Scheveningen combines beach and dunes with a busy resort setting, while Kijkduin is another coastal option. Pick one inland area and one coastal area if you have time, rather than treating them as a single short stroll.

Useful to know

• Check the Japanese garden's current access before making it the reason for a Clingendael visit.
• Choose Haagse Bos for a wooded walk near Centraal; allow a separate journey for the coast.
• Expect greater exposure to wind on the beach and dunes than in the city parks.