Weesperzijde Stadsstrand
Unofficial swim spot in Amsterdam, Noord-HollandUnofficial spot
Water quality
This is a well-known swim spot, but not an officially designated bathing location: water quality is not tested by zwemwater.nl and there is no supervision. Swim at your own risk.
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Access & hours
Small city 'beach' on the east bank of the Amstel between the Ruyschstraat and the Berlagebrug, hugely popular on hot days. Not an official swimming location: the Amstel is active boating water and quality is not monitored. Stay close to the bank and watch for boat traffic. Cafés along the Weesperzijde.
Facilities
- Restrooms
- No
- Food & drinks
- Yes
- Parking
- No
- Lifeguard
- No
- Boat ramp
- No
- Lounging area
- Yes
- Nude recreation
- No
- Dogs allowed
- Unknown
Location
- Water type
- River or canal
- Province
- Noord-Holland
- Municipality
- Amsterdam
- Coordinates
- 52.3500, 4.9103
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