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Hoornse Plas, Groningen

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About this place Hoornse Plas Cruising Area

The Hoornse Plas is a swimming lake on Groningen's southern edge, and the cruising area next to its nudist beach on the quieter shore is one of the best known in the northern Netherlands. In 2012-2013 the municipality reshaped the terrain to give sunbathers, naturists and cruisers their own zones, which is about as close to official recognition as a cruising spot gets. Summer afternoons and early evenings are busiest, and it is very quiet out of season. It is tolerated in the usual Dutch way. Be discreet near the family beach, and take your rubbish with you.

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Ed Jansen
Ed Jansen Aug 2026
★★★★☆

As a resident of Groningen and the wider area, you have every reason to be pleased with such a beautiful recreational lake. It was dug in the early 1970s and is actually an extension of the Hoornse Meer. * There are several large, free parking lots. * There is a large, wide beach where activities regularly take place. * There are also large play and sunbathing areas with a number of trees for shade. * The play and wading pools are well-defined. * A spacious section features all kinds of play equipment and is very popular. * The southern part of the lake offers free recreation (nude beach, etc.) and is heavily visited. * Catering facilities are available, including Restaurant Kaap Hoorn, which has a large terrace and more. * It is possible to walk around the entire lake. The Meerschap Paterswolde maintains the entire area in an exemplary manner. In short, a lake that is truly impressive. Ed

Carmen Lucca
Carmen Lucca Jul 2026
★★★★☆

Always pleasant, and not busy during the week. You can use the toilet. Unfortunately, it is not cleaned well. You can get drinks and snacks there until it is no longer busy, and the staff is very friendly. Plenty of parking and there are bus stops nearby.

Bedue Barakat
Bedue Barakat Jul 2026
★★★★★
Jef
Jef Jun 2026
★★★★☆

A beautiful swimming lake for Groningen! The surrounding area is great for cycling in nature. At the lake itself, there are three beach kiosks selling snacks, ice cream, and drinks, two of which are open very irregularly. There is also a first aid post on busy days and various toilet facilities, which are, however, dirty because they are not supervised. Ample parking is available nearby, and the beautiful restaurant Kaap Hoorn is in the middle.

Yvonne Cristal
Yvonne Cristal May 2026
★★★★★

A lovely place in nice weather

Sunshine Ann
Sunshine Ann Aug 2025
★★★☆☆
Mystery Guest Tester
Mystery Guest Tester Aug 2025
★★★★☆

A beautiful place for recreation. Suitable for both clothed and naturist visitors.

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Last updated on 30 October 2026

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