Netherlands

Heerenveen

Heerenveen - photo 1

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Heerenveen is a small inland city in the Netherlands, known more for its sports culture and canals than for coastal diving. There is no local sea access, and diving activities are not a common draw in the city itself. Nearby freshwater options exist in the broader region, but they require travel to obtain diving access. For divers, Heerenveen serves as a practical base for land transport to larger diving centers and coastal sites along the North Sea or regional inland training pools, rather than a dive gateway 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)

Dive sites and dive centers around Heerenveen

Nearby Dive Sites (2)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Heerenveen

The best time to dive in Heerenveen

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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