

Best for beginner divers, Up to 3m, shore entry, mild current.
Openluchtzwembad De Slenken is a sheltered shore-entry site located within the Vinkeveense Plassen lake system in the Netherlands. It is well-suited for beginners and those looking to build confidence in open water, with depths ranging from the surface to 3 metres. The site features mild currents, though visibility can be variable, making it a practical location for practising buoyancy and orientation. Cold water is the primary hazard, requiring divers to wear a wetsuit of appropriate thickness regardless of the season. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms, which assist with kitting up and warming down after a session.
52.67740, 6.29820
Good facilities on site, including parking, showers, changing rooms, and toilets, make it straightforward to kit up and warm down after a cold-water session. Dress for colder temperatures than you expect, as the lake can be noticeably chilly even in summer.
Located at H. Tillemaweg 63a, De Wijk.
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Depth
Up to 3m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Yes, the site is well-suited for first-time divers and those building confidence in open water due to its sheltered nature and mild currents.
The depth at Openluchtzwembad De Slenken ranges from the surface to 3 metres.
This is a shore-entry site.
The primary hazard is the cold water, which can be noticeably chilly even during the summer months.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms to facilitate kitting up and warming down.
The best months to visit Openluchtzwembad De Slenken in De Wijk are April, May, June, July, and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Openluchtzwembad De Slenken in De Wijk typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.