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Nieuwe Meer

Amsterdam·52.33108, 4.82029

Free4.6(90)
Safe to swim

Official status from zwemwater.nl · updated 29 Jul 2026 · verify at the source

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Nieuwe Meer, a large lake on the southwest edge of Amsterdam. Plenty of room to anchor off and swim, though you share the water with boats and watersports.

⚓Shared by boat Mavi
Entry
Open lake, anchor off and swim from the boat
Busy
Sunny weekends, shared with watersports

Good to know

When is Nieuwe Meer busy?

Busy on sunny weekends.

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  • West side · sunny dayA Sunny Day in the West

We check every spot by hand, but the water changes. Have a quick look at local signs before you tie up. More in our Terms.

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