Best calm beaches in Netherlands, 2026
25 calm beaches in Netherlands that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to calm travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Baarland Beach
Baarland, Netherlands
One of the few accessible and popular beaches along the Zuid-Beveland coast
2OBI 7.5+
Baarland Quiet Dunes Beach
Baarland, Netherlands
Lesser-known stretch near Baarland with fewer visitors
3OBI 7.5+
Buren Beach
Buren, Netherlands
Eastern dunes
4OBI 7.5+
Colijnsplaat North Sea Beach
Colijnsplaat, Netherlands
Open sea views
Eemshaven Beach
Eemshaven, Netherlands
Primary accessible coastal area near the northern port with open Wadden views
6OBI 7.5+
Eemshaven Quiet Beach
Eemshaven, Netherlands
Less visited sections away from industrial zones
7OBI 7.5+
Grevelingen Strand
Scharendijke, Netherlands
Calm waters
Hansweert Coast Beach
Hansweert, Netherlands
Quiet dike-backed shoreline with expansive estuary views
9OBI 7.5+
Hansweert Quiet Shore
Hansweert, Netherlands
Low-traffic coastal stretch with uninterrupted water views
Hoofdplaat Quiet Shore
Hoofdplaat, Netherlands
Underrated shoreline
11OBI 7.5+
Hoorn Beach
Hoorn, Netherlands
Quiet stretch near dunes with fewer crowds
Hoorn Quiet Beach
Hoorn, Netherlands
Less-visited section away from main access points
13OBI 7.5+
Kijkduin South Beach
The Hague, Netherlands
Spacious calm area
14OBI 7.5+
Lauwersmeer Coastal Beach
Lauwersoog, Netherlands
Mixed coast
Lies Beach
Lies, Netherlands
Peaceful dune-backed beach ideal for long walks
16OBI 7.5+
Midlum Wadden Shore
Midlum, Netherlands
Quiet shore
17OBI 7.5+
Oosterschelde Quiet Shore
Kamperland, Netherlands
Sheltered waters
18OBI 7.5+
Oudeschip Coast
Oudeschip, Netherlands
Quiet coastal stretch west of Eemshaven with minimal development
Oudeschip Hidden Coast
Oudeschip, Netherlands
Quiet coastal strip rarely identified as a beach
Paal 28 Beach
Oudeschild, Netherlands
Quiet east coast
Rijnmond Quiet Shore
Katwijk aan Zee, Netherlands
Calm hidden area
22OBI 7.5+
Roompot Beach
Kamperland, Netherlands
Accessible calm beach
23OBI 7.5+
Scharendijke Beach
Renesse, Netherlands
Wide calm beach
Ternaard Wadden Shore
Ternaard, Netherlands
Quiet east
25OBI 7.5+
Terneuzen Hidden Shore
Terneuzen, Netherlands
Low-profile spot