Dekkersduin, The Hague

#45 among attractions in The Hague

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Facts and practical information

Dekkersduin is a former dune in The Hague, Netherlands. The dune existed in the 19th century at the current location of the district Duinoord, west of the current Peace Palace and was located roughly 2 kilometers from the sea. The dune was popular amongst landscape painters, such as Jacob Maris and Jan Hendrik Weissenbruch, because it offered a good outlook to the area to produce perspectives. A painting with the same name, Dekkersduin, by Weissenbruch shows the panorama from this dune. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°4'56"N, 4°16'48"E

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Duinoord (Sweelinckplein)The Hague Netherlands

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Day trips

Dekkersduin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Madurodam, Kunstmuseum Den Haag, Paleis Noordeinde, Kneuterdijk Palace.

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Park with scale models of a Dutch city
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Kunstmuseum Den Haag, The Hague
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Palatial workplace of the Dutch king
Paleis Noordeinde, The Hague
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1.2 miE
Palace
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Historic church with an iconic tower
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Museum of Mesdag's 360-degree artwork
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Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Museon, The Hague
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dekkersduin?

Nearby attractions include Museon, The Hague (12 min walk), Laan van Meerdervoort, The Hague (13 min walk), Kunstmuseum Den Haag, The Hague (13 min walk), Fotomuseum Den Haag / the Hague Museum of Photography, The Hague (15 min walk).

How to get to Dekkersduin by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dekkersduin:

Tram

Groot Hertoginnelaan (4 min walk)
Conradkade • Lines: 3, 34 (5 min walk)

Bus

Conradkade • Lines: 21 (4 min walk)
Valeriusstraat • Lines: 21 (4 min walk)