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Aerial photo of Gaasperplas Noord
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Gaasperplas Noord

Official outdoor swimming location in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland⭐ Top rated

Hand-picked as one of the nicest swim spots in the region.

Water quality

Good — no active advisoriesEU rating 2024: Sufficientas of 16 September 2026 · source: zwemwater.nl
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Access & hours

Open access, free. Beach and lawns on the north shore of the Gaasperplas; horeca near the Gaasperplas metro entrance. Dogs: not allowed on the recreation beach from 15 Apr to 15 Oct (not even leashed); leashed outside that period. A designated dog beach and off-leash area on the west shore, year-round. No water supervision. Water quality monitored 1 May – 1 Oct.

Facilities

Restrooms
Yes
Food & drinks
No
Parking
Yes
Lifeguard
No
Boat ramp
No
Lounging area
Yes
Nude recreation
No
Dogs allowed
Yes

Location

Water type
Province
Noord-Holland
Municipality
Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.3097, 4.9883

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Water quality: zwemwater.nl (monthly official measures) · Water temperature: Rijkswaterstaat, nearest measuring station · Weather: Open-Meteo. Always check on-site signage before swimming.