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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

Warning Blue-green algae (blauwalg)EU rating 2024: Excellentas of 1 July 2026 · source: zwemwater.nl

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 →

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