Drenthe becomes socially-distanced sun seeker’s destination of choice
Despite being landlocked, Drenthe has a number of extraordinarily beautiful lakes The beaches of the Gasselterveld and ‘t Nije Hemelriek ...
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Where can I go for a dip in Drenthe?
With temperatures soaring this week, Drenthe’s lakes and beaches are likely to be popular Translated by Thomas Ansell This week ...
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City of Groningen grows beach overnight
Hot weather is predicted from Wednesday Summer time may be about to occur in the Northern Netherlands, according to weather ...
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Record numbers of swimmers causing problems in the north
Swimmers across the North are running into problems swimming in the rivers, lakes, and seas: the Dutch Rescue Service had ...
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Maarten van der Weijden donates 6.1 million euros raised during swim to charity
Following a donation to a Leeuwarden breast cancer center earlier this month, Olympic swimming gold medallist Maarten van der Weijden ...
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Water at Hoornseplas causing swimmer’s itch
As temperatures are forecast to rise well into the 30s again this weekend, the province of Groningen has issued a ...
Read moreMaarten van der Weijden’s Elfstedenzwemtocht: later start, Sloten cafes to close
Ex-Olympic swimmer Maarten van der Weijden’s second Elfstedenzwemtocht will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday at the Swettehaven in Leeuwarden, and ...
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New city beach, De Papiermolen pool both opening on Saturday in Groningen
Starting on King’s Day, the Suikerterrein will be home to the newest city beach in Groningen and De Papiermolen public ...
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Maarten van der Weijden making new Elfstedentocht swim attempt
Former Olympic champion and open water swimmer Maarten van der Weijden will make a second attempt to swim the complete ...
Read moreSeveral Drenthe swimming spots now blue algae-free
Blue algae have dissipated at a number of swimming spots across the province of Drenthe, making it safe again for ...
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