Merwedekanaal Muntbrug
Unofficial swim spot in Utrecht, UtrechtUnofficial spot
Water quality
This is a well-known swim spot, but not an officially designated bathing location: water quality is not tested by zwemwater.nl and there is no supervision. Swim at your own risk.
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Access & hours
Canal swimming off the quays around the Muntbrug and Muntsluis, a well-known Utrecht summer hangout. Not an official swimming location — the canal is boating water and quality is untested. Mind boat traffic and use the quay steps or ladders to get out.
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
- River or canal
- Province
- Utrecht
- Municipality
- Utrecht
- Coordinates
- 52.0860, 5.0950
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