This dive site is the recreational swimming pool complex 'Zwembad de Warande' in Oosterhout, Netherlands. Opened in 2015, it features various indoor and outdoor pools, including a 50-meter competition pool, a 25-meter pool, and a dedicated diving pit with a maximum depth of 3 meters. Navigation underwater is straightforward, following the pool lanes and walls in a controlled, artificial environment, primarily used for training purposes rather than exploration.
As an artificial swimming pool, this site does not host any natural marine animals or plants. The underwater environment consists purely of constructed pool materials, such as tiles and lane markers. Therefore, there is no ecosystem to observe, making it unsuitable for those seeking natural wildlife encounters.
The best time to visit Zwembad de Warande for diving purposes is year-round, as the indoor pools offer a consistent and controlled environment regardless of external weather conditions. It serves as an excellent location for beginner scuba divers to practice confined water skills, complete certifications, and for freedivers to train static and dynamic apnea in shallow depths. Divers should be aware that this site is solely for training and not for natural exploration.
