Amsterdam beach: top 6 best beaches in 2025!

In this article, I present Amsterdam's 6 best beachesto enjoy the water and sand during your stay

Here you'll find

• A selection of Amsterdam's best beaches
• Practical information: prices, opening hours, access
• What you can do on these beaches
• And much more!

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Amsterdam Beach: article summary

BliJburg Beach, an urban beach in Amsterdam

The beach of BliJburg lies to the east of the downtown of the capital, about 30 minutes tramway. This is the best-known urban beach in the area, with a café and several small snack bars to enjoy the view.

A bathing area for those who brave the cool waters!

How do I get there?

The address is Pampuslaan, Amsterdamand you can get there:

• By bike
• Via streetcar 26 from main station
• By car in the direction of Pampuslaan

StrandZuid, Amsterdam's chicest beach

In the south of the city, you'll find this artificial beach called StrandZuid, which consists of a small overhang of sand, a pontoon that frames the water and a restaurant where you can enjoy the view. In the evening, the setting is very romantic!

It's a popular spot for local young workers who come here to relax after a hard day's work, and the atmosphere is very relaxed. afterwork... Calling all enthusiasts!

How do I get there?

The address is Europaplein 22, 1078 GZ Amsterdam. You can reach the area via :

• Visit metroline 52 to Europaplein stop
• By bike, about 25 minutes from Central Station

Sloterpla beach, one of the widest in Amsterdam

Located in west of the capitalThis urban beach is one of the city's widest. It's the perfect place to relax, enjoy a pretty sunset or sip a cocktail at the bar. You can sit in the sand or in the surrounding grass and even swim in the buoyed area.

In September, a free film festival is organized and crowds flock to it.

How do I get there?

It is located at the following address President Allendelaan 1, 1064 GW, Amsterdam. You can reach it via :

• By streetcar, line 7 to Sloterpark stop (approx. 40-minute journey)

Bloemendaal, for a summer excursion

Bloemendaal is a village located in about 20 km from AmsterdamIts main attraction is its charming sandy beach on the North Sea. It's a real seaside resort, with straw huts, restaurants and facilities such as deckchairs and parasols.

This Amsterdam beach is often referred to as the Dutch IbizaThis gives you a good idea of what to expect! In the evening, it's very lively. Note that the northern part of the resort includes a naturist zone that will delight all naturist enthusiasts!

How do I get there?

• Visit train from Central Station, change at Harleem station and travel to Bloemendaal
• Visit carwith pay parking available on site

Pllek, a pretty beach in the north of Amsterdam

Pllek is a beach in the northern part of Amsterdam, very popular with young Amsterdammers. It is swimming prohibited, but you can easily relax with a cocktail or enjoy the frequent live concerts.

With containers for decoration and its very urban styleIt's a beach that's sure to appeal to fans of a modern, quirky atmosphere!

How do I get there?

Plage Pllek is located at the following address: T.T. Neveritaweg 59, 1033 WB Amsterdameasily accessible via :

• Visit ferryfrom Amsterdam Central Station

Zandvoort, the seaside resort with beautiful dunes  

This is one of the oldest seaside resorts on the outskirts of the capital, around 35 km from the center of Amsterdam. There are plenty of facilities for lounging by the sea, dining in one of the restaurants or sip a mojito while gazing at the horizon.

His sand dunes This gives it an added charm, and you can stroll through them for a soothing stroll, far from the hustle and bustle of the capital!

How do I get there?

• Visit train from the main station in 30 minutes
• Visit carvia the A5 for the fastest route (45 minutes)

What can you do on the beach in Amsterdam?

When you think of visit Amsterdam and activities you can do in the capital, it's not the beach that springs to mind first! However, the various natural and man-made beaches that can be found on the outskirts of the city make it possible to change of airfor a short excursion.

Some of the capital's beaches are aménagées and offer food and drink, beach activities (beach volleyball, pedal boats, kite-surfing, etc.) and amenities to enable visitors to relax for a few hours. There are also facilities for children to satisfy families.

Bear in mind that swimming is not possible on all beaches, and that some specific zones are reserved for swimmers on authorized beaches.

Can you swim all year round in Amsterdam?

Unless you are a fan of icy bathingYou won't be able to swim all year round in Amsterdam.

And even in the hottest months - July, August and September - the water temperature fluctuates between between 15°c and 20°c maximum. For me, it's far too cold, but some people will appreciate being able to cool off when the sun is beating down!

What's the prettiest beach in Amsterdam?

The beach of Zandvoort is called Pearl by the sea by regulars. It is arguably the most beautiful beach in Amsterdam.

It has a rich flora and faunaof superb dunes and a whole host of activities to help visitors enjoy a day out in the sun and countryside!

All around, you'll find a superb natural park (Zuid-Kennemerland) and F1 enthusiasts can visit the Zandvoort circuit and even rent a car to drive it.

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