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Grunostrand, Harkstede

Official outdoor swimming location in Groningen, Groningen⭐ Top rated

One of the top-rated swim spots in Groningen: 'excellent' in the annual EU bathing-water classification, with good facilities.

Water quality

Good — no active advisoriesEU rating 2024: Excellentas of 14 September 2026 · source: zwemwater.nl
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Access & hours

Beach on the Grunopark lake at Harkstede, east of Groningen: sand, lawns and water-sports use on the lake. Free. No water supervision. Monitored 1 May – 1 Oct.

Facilities

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

Location

Water type
Province
Groningen
Municipality
Groningen
Coordinates
53.2145, 6.6622

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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.