Swimming lessons in Amsterdam: for adults and all levels

Dive into personalized swimming lessons in the heart of Amsterdam with Your Personal Swim Coach. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an advanced swimmer seeking to refine your technique, our expert coaches offer tailored sessions that fit your needs. And how beautiful is it to have swimming lessons near you?

Experience the best swimming classes Amsterdam has to offer, designed to build confidence and improve your skills in a supportive and motivating environment.

Why choose us?

Safety & personalized approaching

We ensure your safety and give you the best personal guidance. We work with small groups of 5 swimmers only, all of the same level. So you will get a lot of personal attention.

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We offer a variety of swimming lessons

From one-on-one private swimming lessons to group sessions, our training is available for all levels and ages. Whether you're interested in improving your technique or learning to swim for the first time, our programs are designed to help you achieve your goals.

Become part of a team and meet new people

We act as a team, based on passion for water and people. We assist you on your journey to help you reach your personal aqua objectives. Your goals become our goals. You will easily make friends!

Always located near you

Our swim schools are always conveniently located near you, ensuring easy access to top-notch swimming lessons. Whether you're looking for private or group classes, there's a location nearby ready to help you achieve your swimming goals.

Our locations in Amsterdam

Zuiderbad

Hobbemastraat 26, Amsterdam

Don’t wait any longer and take swimming classes near you. This location  is a grand 1912 edifice behind the Rijksmuseum, restored to its original glory, full of tiles, character, and appreciative paddlers. These surroundings enhances the fun!

The water temperature is fresh. Our lessons are in process during public hours so the atmosphere is lively and social.

The Zuiderbad is accessible from all directions by foot, bike or public transport. The parking is paid, spaces are not always easy to find.

Types of classes at this location:

Day
Start
End
Beginners
Tuesday
19:15
20:00
Beginners
Tuesday
20:00
20:45
Beginners/ Advance
Wednesday
19:00
19:45
Beginners/ Advance
Wednesday
19:45
20:30
Beginners / Advance
Friday
19:15
20:00
Beginners/ Advance
Friday
20:00
20:45
Beginners/ Advance
Friday
20:45
21:30

Friendship

Beemsterstraat 652, Amsterdam

This is a modern and purpose-built facility, created for children and adults with physical disabilities. Therefore, the water is comfortably warm and ideal when you are starting out with swimming. This pool has very high ceilings and windows at all sides but still offers level of privacy and hardly any spectators. Our coaches guide the small groups at every level including diploma practizes.

The Friendship Sport Center offers free parking or takes a 10 minutes walk from several bus stops. Taking swimming lessons near you have never been so easy.

Types of classes at this location:

Day
Start
End
Beginners
Saturday
16:15
17:00
Beginners/ Advanced
Saturday
17:00
17:45
Beginners/ Advanced
Sunday
15:30
16:15
Beginners/ Advanced
Sunday
16:15
17:00
Beginners/ Advanced
Sunday
17:00
17:45

Sportfondsen Oost

Land v Cocagneplein 44

Amsterdam

A historical pool, one of the oldest in town with nostalgic looks.  The shallow water pool is underground, no other visitors allowed than our students. As soon as the beginning swimmers are outgrown this shallow pool, they move up to one of our deep water locations like Friendship, AGO-Diemen or Zuiderbad.

This pool is perfectly located for bikers and public tram users from over the town. There is a underground parking garage.

Types of classes at this location:

Day
Start
End
Beginners
Thursday
20:00
20:45
Beginners
Thursday
20:45
21:30

Het Marnix

Marnixplein 1

Amsterdam

A modern pool, centrally located in city center.  The shallow water pool (1.40m) is warm and nice. No other visitors allowed than our students. The stroke improvers and advanced swimmers use the same pool with the floor lower at max 2m.

This pool is perfectly located for bikers and public tram users from over the town. 

Types of classes at this location:

Day
Start
End
Intermediate/ Advanced
Monday
21:00
21:45
Beginners
Monday
21:45
22:30
Beginners
Wednesday
21:00
21:45
Intermediate/ Advanced
Wednesday
21:45
22:30
Beginners
Friday
20:00
20:45
Intermediate/ Advanced
Friday
20:45
21:30

We also offer private lessons in Amsterdam

When you are very fearful of the water, consider to book a private lesson (1:1) or Private Elite lesson (1:2) first in Sportfondsen Oost or Friendship. This will give you the kick start you are looking for. Supported by our certified coaches you overcome your fear of water and become a confident swimmer.

Water introduction

Are you unable to swim or are you afraid of water? Have you taken lessons before and failed? Or it has been a long time ago? Then join us at ground zero in water introduction!

Stroke introduction

If you comfortable in water but are not able to swim the 4 basic strokes, this level is for you. Requirements include: passing introduction level, or swim back-crawl, and backstroke (froggy leg).

Intermediate

To join this level you need to be able to swim comfrotably in shallow water, however it is okay if deep water gives you discomfort.

This level requires for you know all the 4 basic strokes.

Advanced

If you have no issues in the deep water and you are able to swim more than 100m without getting exhausted this level is for you!

You want to become fitter and stronger with swimming as your weekly workout!

Sports Class

Take Your Swimming to the Next Level with Our Sport Class!
For those who have earned their official swim diplomas or advanced swimmers looking for new challenges—our Sport Class is designed for you!

Swim coaches at our locations in Amsterdam

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