NATO summit 2025: The Haag and the surrounding area are facing enormous restrictions!

NATO summit 2025: The Haag and the surrounding area are facing enormous restrictions!

Den Haag, Niederlande - On June 24th and 25th June 2025, the NATO summit will take place, an important event, to which numerous heads of state and government, foreign minister and minister of defense as well as thousands of delegation members and journalists are expected. Among them is US President Donald Trump. The preparations for this summit have already started and include extensive traffic restrictions and safety precautions that are noticeable throughout the region, especially in the Hague and the adjacent coastal towns such as Scheveningen, Katwijk Aan Zee and Noordwijk Aan Zee, such as Ruhr24

From June 22nd to 26th, 2025, tourists should avoid the affected coastal regions, as there are considerable traffic disorders. The Dutch government has already decided extensive emergency regulations to ensure security during the summit. These measures belong to one of the greatest security operations in history to the Haags, such as DACHIST stated.

security and traffic precautions

The security and traffic arrangements in the Hague are far-reaching. From June 22, 2025, the measures that affect the A4, A5 and A44 motorways begin. Travelers have to expect longer travel times, while local public transport may be overcrowded and failures. In addition, boat traffic in front of Scheveningen from June 19 at 11:59 p.m. to June 25th at 11:59 p.m.

In the HAAG itself, certain areas, including the World Forum, the Haagse Bos, the Zeestraat and parts of the coast, are severely restricted. In particular, the World Forum will be accessible from June 19 at 11:59 p.m. to June 25th at 8:00 p.m., only for accredited persons and registered residents. Any traffic, including bicycles, will be banned in these areas, and public transport will also be redirected. As a result, the residents are actually isolated during the five days and have to close some shops and companies.

Availability and restrictions in Noordwijk

Noordwijk remains accessible during the NATO summit, but visitors must expect detours and controls. The beach and the city center are accessible, but some entrances can be blocked or controlled. The parking facilities are limited, which is why the use of Park+Bike or the bicycle is recommended. It is advisable to check the connections in public transport before departure because changes in the timetable are expected. However, the shops and restaurants in Noordwijk will be open as usual, and additional security measures, such as reinforced controls, will be implemented, such as