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Diving in Netherlands *

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The word “Netherlands“ translates to “lower countries” in Dutch, which is appropriate since less than half of the country’s landmass sits more than one meter (three feet) above sea level. In fact, just over 20 per cent of the Netherlands 17.3 million people live below sea level. In addition to its North Sea coastline, thee major European rivers run through the Netherlands as well; the Rhine, the Meuse, and the Scheldt rivers.

Travel Information for Netherlands

Power Plug Type:C, F
Payment Method:VISA, MC, AMEX
Airports:AMS
Currency:EUR
Dial Code:+31
Language:nl
Electricity:230 V / 50 Hz
Timezone:UTC+01:00
Network Provider:KPN/Telfort, T-Mobile B.V., Vodafone Libertel

Popular Destinations

Zeeland © iStock/CreativeNature_nl

Zeeland

86 Dive Sites • 4 Centers You will find a variety of peninsulas and islands that all make up the delta of three key rivers, the Rhine, Schelde and Maas, where they meet the North Sea.
Netherlands
North Sea © iStock/Olha Rohulya

North Sea

19 Dive Sites • 13 Centers Diving in the North Sea is for very experienced divers only because of strong currents and low temperatures.
Netherlands
Utrecht © iStock/Sander Meertins

Utrecht

8 Dive Sites • 3 Centers Utrecht is a region in the center of the Netherlands that has many lakes and rivers that are suitable for diving.
Netherlands

Popular Destinations

Zeeland © iStock/CreativeNature_nl

Zeeland

86 Dive Sites • 4 Centers You will find a variety of peninsulas and islands that all make up the delta of three key rivers, the Rhine, Schelde and Maas, where they meet the North Sea.
Netherlands
North Sea © iStock/Olha Rohulya

North Sea

19 Dive Sites • 13 Centers Diving in the North Sea is for very experienced divers only because of strong currents and low temperatures.
Netherlands
Utrecht © iStock/Sander Meertins

Utrecht

8 Dive Sites • 3 Centers Utrecht is a region in the center of the Netherlands that has many lakes and rivers that are suitable for diving.
Netherlands
Grevelingen © Scubapro

Grevelingen

27 Dive Sites • 1 Centers Grevelingen is a protected former estuary located on the northeast side of Zeeland and has the distinction of being the largest saltwater lake in all of Europe.
Netherlands
Oosterschelde © Scubapro

Oosterschelde

50 Dive Sites In Oosterschelde, cuttlefish mating season is the big draw but also famous for many underwater inhabitants of the North Sea such as squid and sea horses.
Netherlands
Vinkeveense Plassen © Scubapro

Vinkeveense Plassen

5 Dive Sites Vinkeveense Plassen or, Lakes of Vinkeveen is a great lake for diving that lies in Utrecht.
Netherlands

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