Wild Swimming Rises in Amsterdam Waterways
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People in Amsterdam like to swim in the Ij waterway. Parisians are also now swimming in the Seine river. Swimming in open water is becoming more popular in the Netherlands.
The Netherlands has many waterways like canals and rivers. The summer season is getting longer because of climate change. This makes wild swimming more appealing to many people.
Amsterdam had one official swimming place in 2023. Now, there are thirteen official places to swim this summer. People also swim in many other places that are not official.
The Marineterrein is a new official swimming spot near the train station. It used to be a navy base in the 1600s. Now, people swim, relax, and enjoy the sun there.
The city checks the water to make sure it is clean. They share the water quality results online for everyone. Many people think the water is not clean, but it is actually fine for swimming.
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Where do people in Amsterdam like to swim?
People in Amsterdam like to swim in the Ij waterway.
How many official swimming places were there in Amsterdam in 2023?
In 2023, there was one official swimming place in Amsterdam.
What does the city do to ensure the water is safe for swimming?
The city checks the water to make sure it is clean and shares the water quality results online.
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