People sunbathing on grassy lawn with watermelon beach umbrella and lake with trees beyond

People on grassy lawn with narrow sandy beach next to lake and forest

Sandy beach with tire tracks next to lake in nature reserve

't Schoorlstrand

Name: 't Schoorlstrand
Address: 't Schoorlstrand, Oostzaan, Noord-Holland, 1511 BX, NL
Price range: Free

BeachNature Reserve All Ages ☀️ Outdoors

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.

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't Schoorlstrand, De Noorderlaaik 1, 1511 BX Oostzaan, Netherlands

All Ages

Free

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Insider tip

Parking is paid (€5-8 per day depending on spot); book in advance in peak summer. No lifeguards, so constant supervision required. Water monitored May-October for quality; best during warmer months. Food and drink available for purchase at nearby Paviljoen Twiske.

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