New Year's Dive in Scheveningen Holland

Since 1965, it has been a Dutch tradition to take a dive into the new year! Thousands of people come together for a fun and inviting experience to start their year off fresh. Many individuals take a leap of faith into the cold waters or Scheveningen Holland.
There are hundreds of locations where people can participate, but Scheveningen is the best location to watch or take part in the events. 10,000 people join the wild and festive new year's plunge! The dive has received worldwide attention and is now being sponsored by a soup brand.After the traditional dive, enjoy the Dutch pea soup specialty or a cup of hot chocolate to end the celebration.  


New Year's Day Dive
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