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Aerial photo of strand Zijlkade Meerstad
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strand Zijlkade Meerstad

Official outdoor swimming location in Groningen, Groningen

Water quality

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

Sandy beach on the Woldmeer in the new Meerstad district east of Groningen. Lawns and playgrounds; facilities are still growing along with the neighbourhood. Open access, free. 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
No
Dogs allowed
Unknown

Location

Water type
Province
Groningen
Municipality
Groningen
Coordinates
53.2302, 6.6533

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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.