

Best for intermediate divers, 10-35m, shore entry.
Gaasperplas is a freshwater lake dive featuring an artificial reef structure that reaches depths of 35 metres. This site offers a unique opportunity to explore significant depths within the Netherlands. Divers should be prepared for visibility ranging from 1 to 5 metres, making navigation skills and the use of a torch and compass essential. The site is accessed from the shore, with the main features located approximately 50 metres out. Due to the potential for entanglement and overhead environments, careful buoyancy control is required. Surface conditions necessitate monitoring for boat traffic, and the use of a surface marker buoy is recommended during ascent.
52.30707, 4.99818
Be careful of unstable peat walls when visibility is limited.
Enter from the north shore via concrete steps with a central handrail.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-35m
Visibility
1-5m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
6-20°C
Current
None
The site reaches depths between 10 and 35 metres.
No, Gaasperplas is classified for intermediate divers due to the navigation requirements, low visibility, and potential overhead environments.
This is a shore entry site, with the main features located about 50 metres from the shore.
Water temperatures range from 6C in February to 20C in August.
The site provides parking, showers, and toilets for visiting divers.
Diving at Gaasperplas in Amsterdam requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.