De Nieuwe Meer
Oeverlanden, southwest Amsterdam · Netherlands
The lake behind the Amsterdamse Bos, with a wooded bank where the boys sunbathe without swimwear within sight of Schiphol's planes.
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- Status
- Tolerated
- Crowd
- Gay-popular
- Country
- Netherlands
- City
- Amsterdam
- Water
- Lake
- Best time
- May to September
- Confidence
- Medium
Find it
52.3355° N, 4.8330° EThe gay end
The Oeverlanden bank, a gay clothing-optional spot since the 1980s.
Crowd A clothing-optional beach for everyone with a gay end everyone knows about. Walk in the direction the guide says and you will find the boys.
Getting there
Tram or bike to the Amsterdamse Bos side of the lake, then the path along the shore.
The rules
Tolerated. Not designated, but going without swimwear has been the custom for years and is left alone. Rules and patrols can change, so read the signs when you arrive.
No photos of anyone, sunscreen everywhere, cover up the moment you leave the clothing-optional stretch, and head home with the light. Sunbathe, swim and keep the beach respectful for everyone.
Questions people ask
Beach questions
Where exactly is De Nieuwe Meer?
Oeverlanden, southwest Amsterdam, Netherlands. The map pin is 52.3355° N, 4.8330° E.
What is De Nieuwe Meer like?
The lake behind the Amsterdamse Bos, with a wooded bank where the boys sunbathe without swimwear within sight of Schiphol's planes.
Which section of De Nieuwe Meer is on the atlas?
The Oeverlanden bank, a gay clothing-optional spot since the 1980s.
How do I get to De Nieuwe Meer?
Tram or bike to the Amsterdamse Bos side of the lake, then the path along the shore.
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Method
Status says what the law and the locals allow; crowd says who is on the sand. Both come from gay-travel guides, the national naturist federations and members who were just there, scored on sources, recency, crowd, legal footing and safety. How we rank. Pins mark the beach; the gay end is described above. Last reviewed September 2026.