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Best lakes to swim in Netherlands

Best lakes in Netherlands: 414 designated bathing waters are rated Excellent for 2025. This list is the 25 with the longest run of that class, of 587 rated sites. The class measures bacteria; it is not a safety clearance.

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Longest-running Excellent lakes in Netherlands

  1. 'T HoefsvenExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  2. 'T Nije HemelriekExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  3. 'T VeenmeerExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  4. 'T WedExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  5. 'T WitvenExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  6. 'T ZandExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  7. 'T Zand MiddenstrandExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  8. 'T Zwarte PlasjeExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  9. `t LoomeerExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  10. AlmeerderstrandExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  11. AquabestExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  12. BaggelhuizenExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  13. Beekse Bergen Zone 2Excellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  14. Beldert BeachExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  15. Berkendonk Helmond, 120m van StrandwachthuisExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  16. Berkendonk Helmond, aan Oostzijde NoordstrandExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  17. Betuwe CampingExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  18. Biesbosch Marina, Badzone StrandExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  19. Binnenbedijkte Maas MijnsheerenlandExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  20. Binnenbedijkte Maas WestmaasExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  21. Blauwe MeerExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  22. Blauwe Meer - Experience IslandExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  23. Boekels VenExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  24. Braakmankreek OostExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  25. BraassemermeerExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons

Frequently asked questions

What are the best lakes to swim in Netherlands?
414 of the designated bathing waters in Netherlands are rated Excellent for 2025. This page lists the 25 with the longest run of that class. The rating measures bacteria, not nutrients or clarity.
Is it safe to swim in Netherlands lakes?
An Excellent class is not a safety clearance. It does not cover algal blooms, depth, or currents. Conditions change after heavy rain. Check local notices the day you go.
How are the best lakes in Netherlands chosen?
By the authority's own Excellent to Poor bathing-water class and how many seasons that class has held, shown as reported.

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