Most freshwater lakes in the Netherlands are very shallow (<2 m), and owe their origins to large-scale dredging and removal of peat during the early 17th century. They vary in area from a few hectares to a few thousand hectares, and are generally found in the northern and western part of the country. Most of them lie in the catchment areas of the major rivers: Rhine, Meuse and the Scheldt. Because of their natural and aesthetic value, these lakes fulfil a recreational function. The lakes are important to the hydrology, water balance and agriculture in the surrounding polder country.
Lakes in The Netherlands
Lagos en los Países Bajos
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Lacs aux Pays-Bas
Tjeukemeer is the largest inland lake in the Netherlands (22 km2), offering ample space for boating, fishing, and other water sports. Sailing is one of the more popular recreational activities at this lake, with wide-open waters and lovely views of the uniquely Frisian surroundings.
Kralingse Plas is a popular recreational area in Rotterdam. It offers a large playground, children’s farm, water slide and much more for the little ones. If it’s a dry land adventure you’re after, lace up your rollerblades for a tour around the five kilometres of cycling and running paths. You can even go horseback riding or visit the climbing forest with zip lines. On Wednesday and Saturday afternoon, two historic windmills, De Ster and De Lelie (the only active spice mills in the Netherlands) are open to the public. There are also plenty of restaurant terraces and breathtaking views of the city skyline.
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There are also plenty of lakes in and nearby Amsterdam. Nieuwe Meer is a popular lake in the Amsterdamse Bos. There’s a long beach with two official swimming areas. Around here you can find private coves, a nudist beach, and a gay cruising area. It is an excellent lake for recreational fishing, full of perch, pike, whitefish, and eels.
Sloterplas is a Amsterdam city lake. The Rondje Sloterplas is a smooth 5.8-kilometre path for pedestrians and cyclists. There is a recreational beach located on the northwest bank, where you can head for volleyball, picnics, and lounging, and just over in Sloterpark is a disc golf course and a petting zoo. The southeast side is a launchpad for water sports, popular for canoeing, fishing, and sailing. The oldest underwater house in the Netherlands, the ‘Cockelbockel,’ is located here.
Gaasperplas is a diverse recreational area, with sprawling lawns and beaches, and even a nature reserve where you can spot a variety of wildflowers and medicinal plants. For kids there are the sandy recreational beaches on the southern side of the lake. At the northern end there is a nudist beach, which is conveniently grassy. At the lake is also a campground where you can pitch a tent.
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