Paterswoldsemeer de Lijte, Haren
Official outdoor swimming location in Groningen, Groningen⭐ Top rated
One of the top-rated swim spots in Groningen: 'excellent' in the annual EU bathing-water classification, with good facilities.
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Access & hours
Recreation beach De Lijte on the east shore of the Paterswoldsemeer (Haren side): sand, lawns and a playground. Busy sailing water — stay inside the marked swim zone. Free. Dogs: allowed at De Lijte; check the signs for leash and swim zones. 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
- Yes
Location
- Water type
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- Province
- Groningen
- Municipality
- Groningen
- Coordinates
- 53.1632, 6.5772
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