Beaches near Amsterdam

5 locations
Ages 0–12

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Strand IJburg

Beach · All Ages

Man-made sandy beach on an artificial island with shallow, warm water ideal for swimming and paddling. Offers volleyball, water sports lessons including SUP and surfing, beach bars, and a relaxed hippie vibe. Home to Blijburg beach restaurant with live music, bonfire parties, and a lively community atmosphere.
Ouderkerkerplas Strand

Ouderkerkerplas Strand

Beach · All Ages

Serene sand beach on a recreational lake with safe, gradual entry for swimming within buoyed zones. Playground equipment for young children; older kids enjoy sports facilities including beach volleyball. Pavilion restaurant with terrace serves food and drinks year-round.
People sunbathing on grassy lawn with watermelon beach umbrella and lake with trees beyondPeople on grassy lawn with narrow sandy beach next to lake and forestSandy beach with tire tracks next to lake in nature reserve

't Schoorlstrand

Beach · All Ages

One of seven family-friendly beaches at Het Twiske recreation area north of Amsterdam. Sandy shoreline gradually sloping into clean freshwater, with a buoyed shallow section perfect for young swimmers and large grassy lawn perfect for picnics. Wooded nature reserve (Het Smaal) alongside for walking with diverse flora and bird species.
Oosterplas

Oosterplas

Beach · All Ages

A scenic dune lake nestled in Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland, offering safe swimming during summer season with a natural sandy beach. Surrounded by pine forest and sand dunes, with easy family-friendly walking trails connecting to other duinmeertjes and forest paths. Popular for birdwatching, with sightings of grebes and other waterbirds.
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Het Wed

Beach · All Ages

Natural lake nestled in the dunes of National Park Zuid-Kennemerland with a designated sandy beach and shallow children's swimming area. Year-round swimming permitted with weekly water quality checks during summer months, and the lake transforms into an ice rink in winter. Network of hiking trails through protected dune landscape offering nature walks for all abilities.

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