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Aerial photo of Kralinger Esch
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Kralinger Esch

Official outdoor swimming location in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland

Water quality

Good — no active advisoriesEU rating 2024: Excellentas of 15 September 2026 · source: zwemwater.nl
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Access & hours

Northeast corner of the Kralingse Plas by the Kralinger Esch fields. Lawns and natural banks; horeca elsewhere around the lake. Open access, free. Dogs: in the park dogs may be off-leash year-round, except along the immediate lake edge (Plaszoom) where leashing applies; the dog beach is at the head of the main beach. Clean-up required. 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
Yes

Location

Water type
Province
Zuid-Holland
Municipality
Rotterdam
Coordinates
51.9138, 4.5252

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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.