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Aerial photo of Maarsseveense Plassen Strandbad
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Maarsseveense Plassen Strandbad

Official outdoor swimming location in Stichtse Vecht, Utrecht

Water quality

Good — no active advisoriesEU rating 2024: Goodas of 19 September 2026 · source: zwemwater.nl
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Access & hours

Managed strandbad on the Maarsseveense Plassen just north of Utrecht: sandy beach, lawns, toilets and horeca in season; paid parking. Deep, clear water — supervision only on busy summer days, check on-site signs. Dogs are not allowed inside the strandbad; on the Grote Plas outside the strandbad leashed dogs are permitted. Monitored 1 May – 1 Oct.

Facilities

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

Location

Water type
Province
Utrecht
Municipality
Stichtse Vecht
Coordinates
52.1441, 5.0831

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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.