the hague's green milestone: hollandse duinen named new national park
Den Haag, dinsdag, 28 april 2026.
the hague now anchors a vast natural corridor officially recognized as netherlands’ latest national park. spanning 450 square kilometers from scheveningen to hillegom, the hollandse duinen unites fragmented dunes under one conservation vision. this formal status strengthens nature preservation and boosts eco-tourism across the densely populated west coast. local authorities will collaborate on sustainable management to protect rare habitats. visitors gain improved access to shifting sands, coastal forests and historic estates. the move marks a strategic effort to preserve ecological connectivity near major urban centers. minister jaimi van essen confirmed the designation tuesday.
the hague’s green milestone: hollandse duinen named new national park
The Hague now anchors a vast natural corridor officially recognized as Netherlands’ latest national park. Spanning 450 square kilometers from Scheveningen to Hillegom, the Hollandse Duinen unites fragmented dunes under one conservation vision [3]. This formal status strengthens nature preservation and boosts eco-tourism across the densely populated west coast [1]. Local authorities will collaborate on sustainable management to protect rare habitats [2]. Visitors gain improved access to shifting sands, coastal forests and historic estates [3]. The move marks a strategic effort to preserve ecological connectivity near major urban centers. Minister Jaimi van Essen confirmed the designation Tuesday [4].