Gaasperplas Zuid
Official outdoor swimming location in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland⭐ Top rated
Hand-picked as one of the nicest swim spots in the region.
Water quality
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Access & hours
Open access, free. South-shore beach with a toilet building (~50 m) and horeca. Designated nude beach elsewhere on the lake (park side; closed for renovation until 12 June 2026 — temporary alternative on the southwest bank). 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. Monitored 1 May – 1 Oct.
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Food & drinks
- Yes
- 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
- 52.3037, 4.9961
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