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Aerial photo of Twiske Baaiegat
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Twiske Baaiegat

Official outdoor swimming location in Oostzaan, Noord-Holland⭐ Top rated

Hand-picked as one of the nicest swim spots in the region.

Water quality

Warning Blue-green algae (blauwalg)EU rating 2024: Sufficientas of 1 July 2026 · source: zwemwater.nl

Blue-green algae has been found at this spot. Read more about blue-green algae and what the measures mean →

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Access & hours

Naturist beach on a peninsula in Het Twiske, reached via a small bridge. Public toilet, volleyball and jeu-de-boules; no horeca — bring your own. Gently sloping beach, shallow zone marked by buoys. No BBQ, no dogs (dogs may swim at the Kure-Jan and de Leers swim beaches elsewhere in Het Twiske). No water supervision. Monitored 1 May – 1 Oct.

Facilities

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

Location

Water type
Province
Noord-Holland
Municipality
Oostzaan
Coordinates
52.4556, 4.8813

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More about swimming water

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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.