IJburg
Official outdoor swimming location in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland⭐ Top rated
One of the top-rated swim spots in Noord-Holland: 'excellent' in the annual EU bathing-water classification, with good facilities.
Water quality
Blue-green algae has been found at this spot. Read more about blue-green algae and what the measures mean →
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Access & hours
Strand IJburg (Blijburg). Open access, free, man-made sandy beach; popular with windsurfers and paddlers. The former Blijburg beach pavilion closed — food/toilet availability varies by season. 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
- Unknown
Location
- Water type
- —
- Province
- Noord-Holland
- Municipality
- Amsterdam
- Coordinates
- 52.3580, 5.0128
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More about swimming water
Blue-green algae: how to spot it, risks and warningsThe EU bathing water classification explainedSwimming safely in open waterDogs at the swimming spot: can I bring my dog?The best swimming spots in the Netherlands →