Beaches in the Netherlands

Since the west side of the Netherlands entirely borders the sea, you can expect there to be some beaches. Amsterdam itself has 3 beaches spread out over the city, but these are all “fake” beaches. For a real beach you have to go outside of Amsterdam, where there are plenty of beaches to go to. We have listed several beaches like Bloemendaal, Zandvoort and Scheveningen for you to check out, all within two hours travelling from Amsterdam.

These 3 beaches in Amsterdam are worth visiting during summer:

Strand West
To sport, to marry, to dine, to party, to relax, to drink. Everything´s possible at this beach!

Stavangerweg 900
1013 AX Amsterdam
Bus 22 to Zaanstraat stop Spaarndammerstraat, 48 to Station Sloterdijk stop Spaarndammerstraat


Strand-Zuid
Encouraged by last season's amazing success we have further upgraded the facilities at the city beach. There is a new kitchen, twice as large as the old, an extra large outdoor café and a cool new decorative scheme. The result is a genuine Mediterranean atmosphere in Amsterdam Zuid, with an à la carte menu and room for 140 diners

Between Rai and Beatrix Park
020 544 59 70
Tram 4, stop Europa-plein
Metro 51, 54 stop RAI
Opened until the end fo September


Blijburg
Take tram 26 from Central station and get out at the last stop. Walk for 3 minutes towards the water then you will see the lights and flags of Bljiburg! There is a nice beach-bar, with on sunday DJ's playing music. Relaxed atmosphere!