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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.

Water quality

Good — no active advisoriesEU rating 2024: Excellentas of 19 September 2026 · source: zwemwater.nl
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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
Province
Groningen
Municipality
Groningen
Coordinates
53.1632, 6.5772

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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.