One of my favorite spots to walk around is park Belvedere and the neighboring van Stolkpark (separated by a road, which can be closed due to toads crossing it during the spring). It is located between the centre of The Hague and Scheveningen near Madurodam. However, when you walk around it feels more like you are in the middle of the dunes, because of the rolling landscape and the trees. In the van Stolkpark, there is a nice natural-looking pond with a path surrounding it.
This area is also interesting for a different reason, as it was a major part of the Atlantikwall, which was created as a defense against the allied forces during the Second World War and the German occupation. Villa Sandhaghe is located on the edge of the park and was a command post for the German navy. Underneath park Belvedere there was (and still is) a system of bunkers and tunnels. If you walk around the park you will be able to find some entrances to the system (unfortunately not accessible), so it is a nice park with a story to uncover.
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After you place your order, you can watch the crepe being prepared at the counter, which is interesting to see. And the portion sizes are very generous...
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It is always busy at Viswinkel de Lange and as it is quite a small shop it can feel like you are like sardines in a can, which fits the theme somehow.
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The menu includes different types of milk tea, fruit tea, matcha lattes, and coffee. They also serve seasonal drinks and croffles (a type of Korean waffle with either sweet or savory toppings).
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When looking through the window you can see people rushing by, but inside the store it is quiet and customers take their time to browse through the books.
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The views are sensational, as you are surrounded by water and the sun sets into the sea. It is quiet and there are usually some other people who are enjoying the sunset or fishing in the harbor.
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When you enter it feels cosy and you are greeted by friendly personnel. There is an open kitchen concept, so you can see the chefs preparing meals.
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The restaurant is specialized in Korean barbecue and therefore, every table has its own grill and they also offer separate dishes or all-you-can-eat.
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Another of my favorite places to visit during a stroll through Scheveningen is the Meteotoren, a sensational viewpoint that offers a 360-degree view of many different sights of The Hague.
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You can take a lovely stroll through the park, or go for a run and there is also a big playground for children and a large field where you can play outdoor sports, such as soccer or frisbee.
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Café Blossom is a lovely spot for breakfast, coffee and lunch. They offer interesting menu items for breakfast and lunch, like açaí bowls and pancakes.
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Their lunch menu includes nice basics with a special touch of something unexpected, for example, creamy eggs with caramelized radicchio.
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