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Haarlemmermeerse Bos

Hoofddorp, Netherlands
★ 2.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Popular Dutch freshwater training lake with easy shore access.

Shore Access
15m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a large freshwater lake, well-known within the Dutch diving community as a primary location for courses and training. It features very easy shore access, multiple underwater training platforms, and a silty bottom where freshwater life like pike, perch, and crayfish can be observed.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Fair
Water Visibility Fair Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

PikePerchEelRoachFreshwater crayfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow areas, no currents, and easy shore access make it ideal for training and new divers.

Hazards:
low visibilitycold waterentanglement
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 15.9°C

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