Vinkeveense Plassen, Eiland 4

Vinkeveense Plassen Eiland 4 is a beginner-friendly entry to the famous fourth sand island in the Vinkeveen lake district near Amsterdam. This access point provides comfortable shallow diving along the island's margins, where gentle depths and calm conditions create an ideal environment for new divers and training activities in one of the Netherlands' most celebrated inland diving destinations. The shallow sections near Eiland 4 offer the accessible side of the Vinkeveen system, where the dramatic deep channels that make these lakes famous can be admired from above without committing to the deeper, more advanced diving that the peat extraction channels demand. The island's margins provide gentle slopes and moderate depths where fundamental skills can be practiced and initial open water experiences can be enjoyed. The freshwater ecosystem near the island supports the characteristic Vinkeveen species community. Fish including perch, pike, and various cyprinid species are present year-round, with seasonal vegetation adding green habitat during the warmer months. The proximity of the shallow areas to the deep channels creates interesting ecological boundaries where species from both depth zones may overlap. The well-established diving infrastructure at Eiland 4, including access facilities, parking, and the presence of dive schools and clubs, makes this one of the best-supported inland dive sites in the Netherlands. The accessibility from Amsterdam ensures a consistently active diving community. Vinkeveense Plassen Eiland 4 provides the perfect introduction to the Vinkeveen system for new divers, offering comfortable conditions in one of the Netherlands' most important and atmospheric freshwater diving destinations.