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Veerplas

Official outdoor swimming location in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Water quality

Negative swimming advice Blue-green algae (blauwalg)EU rating 2024: Goodas of 2 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

Recreation lake on Haarlem's east edge, part of the Spaarnwoude buffer zone: lawns, a small beach and picnic spots. Open access, free. No 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
Noord-Holland
Municipality
Haarlem
Coordinates
52.3876, 4.6744

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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.