City Beaches
Head for the beach… no need to leave the city. Urban beaches are a new and rapidly growing phenomenon in Amsterdam. With some ten city beaches - including one atop the towering science centre NEMO overlooking the city - Amsterdam offers a refreshing twist on the traditional sun and sand experience during the summer, while maintaining all the perks of big city culture.
City sand
Amsterdam’s newest city beach is Strand West: a broad sandy expanse with a panoramic view of the River IJ. Laze in a hammock or beanbag, sip a cool cocktail, snack on tapas or play a game of beach volleyball. A popular sandy beach, with a bohemian vibe, is Blijburg aan Zee. Situated on the eastern side of the modern IJburg island complex, the beach is 250 metres long and 40 metres wide. It hosts evening campfires and often a DJ or live band.
Hip & trendy
Those looking to sunbathe in the trendiest of places can hop onboard the luxurious Supperclub Oasis. Designed by famous design agency Concrete, the boat is paradise to a young, trendy Amsterdam crowd.
Recline, dine and sip rosé on the cushions on the sun deck while a DJ spins relaxed summer sounds in the background.
Amsterdam from above
Then there is perhaps the most alternative beach of them all, BovenNEMO. Science centre NEMO is a massive green boat-like structure in the centre of Amsterdam. BovenNEMO (literally meaning on top of NEMO) is located on its unmistakable sloping roof, yielding some of the most spectacular views of the city centre. There you can enjoy a fun day with the family, with lots of activities especially for the kids, or watch the sun go down in the evening, chilling out while DJs spin their tunes.
IJburg Strand - Strandtent Blijburg
Sandy beach by the water with a bohemian vibe in the eastern part of IJburg in Amsterdam. Take in the sun and sand, food and drinks, live music and evening campfires. Easily.. Read more... »
BovenNEMO - strand
Science Centre NEMO has an impressive 'roof with a view' for the whole family to enjoy a fun day in the sun. From June to September, under the name 'BovenNEMO', a beach is set up.. Read more... »
Strand West
This permanent beach in Amsterdam is located near the Houthavens in the borough Westerpark. There’s a wide beach of 20.000 square metres offering a panoramic view on the water of.. Read more... »
Strand Zuid City Beach
Fully equipped beach which can be covered in case of rain. Located on the harbour side of the RAI exhibition centre, next to Beatrix Park. 2000 square meter with a terrace, a.. Read more... »
Supperclub Cruise B.V./Oase
Supperclub Cruise has been derived from Supperclub itself, but the concept is now available for visits on the water. The boat has a capacity of approximately 300 passengers. Read more... »
- Tell a friend
