Netherlands

Heerenveen

Heerenveen - photo 1

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Heerenveen is an inland town in Friesland, Netherlands, not a coastal diving hub. The region’s dive relevance centers on freshwater options within the Dommel river catchment and nearby regional rivers rather than open-sea diving. Because of its inland location, most diving activity would be in controlled freshwater environments or within driving distance of coastal sites in the Netherlands; the area itself does not feature notable saltwater dive sites. Access is straightforward for local divers, with limited on-site diving facilities in Heerenveen itself.

Essential information for traveling in Netherlands

About Netherlands

Sea
North Sea, Caribbean Sea, La Manche and North A...
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Languages
NL
Demonym
Dutch
Phone prefix
+31

Practicalities

Currency
EUR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
AMS RTM EIN GRQ MAA

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

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The best times to dive in the Heerenveen region

The best months to dive in Heerenveen are from April to August. Temperatures are confortable (10-19°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
3 °C 5/10
02 - Feb.
3 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
7 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
10 °C 7/10
05 - May
13 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
17 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
19 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
18 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
15 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
12 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
7 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
6 °C 6/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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