Make a splash! These are the 30 best lakes in the Netherlands

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To get straight to the point: ‘t Loomeer in Drenthe is the best lake in the Netherlands. The warmest lake is currently the Bronsbergermeer in Gelderland with ~25.7 °C. And the province of South Holland has the most fine lakes when it comes to water quality, water temperature and facilities, according to a list compiled by the travel experts at Holidu.

The best lakes

After the Bronsbergermeer (Gelderland), Het Rutbeek in Scheveningen, with 25.1 °C, is the second warmest lake in the Netherlands. The other warmest lakes can be found in the list below:

Rank	More	Province	Water temperatureMeasurement time: June 14, 07:10
1	Bronsberger lake	Gelderland	~25.7°C
2	The Rutbeek	Scheveningen	~25.1°C
3	‘t New Hemelriek	Drenthe	~24.6°C
4	Zuidlaardermeer	Groningen	~24.6°C
5	‘t Veenmeer	Drenthe	~24.4°C.
6	‘t Loomeer	Drenthe	~23.8°C
7	The Byland	Gelderland	~23.6°C
8	Wylerberg Lake	Gelderland	~23.6°C
9	Kotermeer stable	Overijssel	~23.5°C
10	Bumblebee heath	Limburg	~23.3°C
11	Dilkensplas	Limburg	~23.3°C
12	Henschotermeer	Utrecht	~22.9°C
13	Reeuwijk Wood	South-Holland	~22.8°C
14	Leukermeer	Limburg	~22.2°C
15	Dobbeplas	South-Holland	~21°C
16	Mirror puddle	North Holland	~21.5°C
17	Heegermeer	Friesland	~20.7°C
18	Alkmaar Lake	North Holland	~20.7°C
19	Noorderplas	South-Holland	~20.7°C
20	Lauwersmeer	Friesland	~20.7°C
21	Hornpee	Groningen	~20.4°C
22	IJsselmeer	Friesland	~19.9°C
23	The Joppe	South-Holland	~19.8°C
24	Eastern dune lake	South-Holland	~19.8°C
25	Oosterplas Dune Lake	North Holland	~19.8°C
26	Eastern Lake	South-Holland	~19.7°C
27	Grevelingenmeer	Zealand	~19.4°C
28	Westeinderplassen	North Holland	~18.7°C
29	Paterswoldsemeer	Groningen	~17.2°C
30	Uitgeest lake	North Holland	~16°C

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To investigate which lakes are the nicest and warmest in the Netherlands, the quality, temperature and type of water were examined, among other things. The availability of public swimming spots, the types of water sports and any catering facilities in the vicinity of the lake were also examined.

‘cold shock’

Many Dutch people cool off in lakes close to their homes, but the water is still very cold despite the summer temperatures. Due to the temperature difference outside and in the water, your body can go into cramp. There is even the danger of a so-called ‘cold shock’, a physiological reaction if your body suddenly comes into contact with cold water. This can lead to breathing problems, increased heart rate and loss of consciousness. Are you going swimming with your kids this weekend? Then make sure someone is watching from the side. And, if you haven’t already done so, keep a close eye on your children in the water.

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Source: Holdu