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Nieuwe Meer West

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

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

De Oeverlanden, west bank of the Nieuwe Meer. Open access, free. Long-established naturist recreation area; natural banks, no facilities on the shore. Dogs: allowed; the Oeverlanden has off-leash zones, leashed elsewhere — check the signs. No water supervision. Monitored 1 May – 1 Oct.

Facilities

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

Location

Water type
Province
Noord-Holland
Municipality
Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.3337, 4.8131

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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.