Duinoord

The character of Duinoord

Duinoord is perhaps the most atmospheric city district of The Hague. Around the monumental Sweelinckplein and in the surrounding streets stand rows of characteristic Art Nouveau townhouses, with ornate façades, bay windows and stained glass. It is urban and lively, but with a refinement that makes the district unmistakably of The Hague.

The district is favourably located: close to the inner city, with the pleasant Reinkenstraat as its shopping heart and the Scheveningse Bosjes and the coast within cycling distance. That combination draws a mixed public of couples, first-time buyers, young professionals and lovers of characterful architecture.

Location and surroundings

Duinoord is bisected by the Laan van Meerdervoort, one of the longest avenues in Europe, and borders the lively Zeeheldenkwartier, the Regentessekwartier and — towards the international zone — Zorgvliet. Thanks to that location you are quickly everywhere: centre, coast and greenery are all within reach.

A brief history

Duinoord arose around 1900, in the period when The Hague expanded towards the dunes. The district was laid out in a planned way with representative squares and avenues, and built in the then popular Art Nouveau style. The Sweelinckplein, created as a green focal point, is still its most telling example.

Living and architecture

The streetscape is defined by townhouses and upper-floor flats from the early twentieth century, with many original details. Large buildings are often split into spacious upper and lower maisonettes or apartments. The housing stock is mostly multi-family, with a roughly even split between owner-occupied and rented.

That makes Duinoord accessible to a range of buyers: from first-time buyers seeking a characterful apartment to movers who value the urban atmosphere and the central location.

The property market in Duinoord

Duinoord sits in the sought-after mid-plus segment of the Hague market. The characteristic Art Nouveau homes are scarce and popular, which supports prices — especially for buildings around the Sweelinckplein and in the quiet side streets.

The market figures in this guide are indicative. A specific home’s value depends on location, floor area, floor level and condition. Curious what your home in Duinoord is worth? Request a no-obligation valuation.

Who is Duinoord right for?

Duinoord is ideal for anyone who wants urban atmosphere and character, with the centre and the coast within cycling distance. Couples, first-time buyers, young professionals and lovers of Art Nouveau architecture feel at home here. Anyone seeking peace, space and a large garden will look sooner to a greener district such as the Bloemenbuurt or the Vogelwijk.