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DESTINATIONS » Europe » Netherlands | Scotland
 Diving in the Netherlands is done in rivers, lakes, the many oceans surrounding this tiny country and even in the canals. You'll find water in all forms everywhere in this country as it is situated below sea level and it rains a lot here.
The water is pretty cold and the visibility is never the greatest year-round but there is lots to see (if you look up close) and the Dutch will find a reason to dive in any kind of water it seems.
Popular dive sites are in Zeeland, a province in the Southwest of the Netherlands. Or the Vinkeveense plassen, a cluster of lakes in the middle of the country. There is also the Wadden Sea where you can find a sea lion rescue center as well.
For more information on Marine Conservation in the Netherlands, click here...
Check out this dive map of Holland with excellent information on dive sites around the country. Or go to Duikplas with information on every dive site in the Netherlands. A good source of information are the operators and websites mentioned below. Best Site for all things diving in the Netherlands is the straightforward Duiken.pagina.nl. It's like the yellow pages for diving.
Remember that for some regions you will need a diving license, kind of like a fishing license. Check with a local dive shop for specifics or call 01186 31270. The license is valid for 5 years and you can also ask for a 4 day/year one.
For the popular dive sites like Vinkeveense plassen a liscence id definitely needed. Costs are Euro 6 for 1 year, or Euro 25 for 5 years. To be bought at the local bar "het Duikertje" or the local dive centre Duikcentrum Vinkeveen.
Nationale Duikdag. "National Dive Day" information in the Netherlands.
Remember that it gets cold in winter in Northern Europe. Our recommendation would be to go between May-October when the water is slightly warmer. But with a 7mm or a dry-suit any water is bearable.
Duikkrant.nl
Duiken.pagina.nl
Stekkenplek.nl
Duikplas.nl
Duikwijzer.nl
Duiknet
Dutch Tide Tables
The Dutch Scuba Diving Association
Netherlands Underwater Association
Lonely Planet Netherlands :: Online |
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Go Holland; the Netherlands Board of Tourism Site
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