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Amsterdam Opens 25-Meter Pool as Spectrum Restaurant Loses Two Michelin Stars
A new indoor facility and restaurant closure mark shifts in local recreation and dining options during peak summer heat.
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Amsterdam now has a new 25-meter indoor pool on Zeeburgereiland that includes a separate target group pool for vulnerable residents. The municipality completed the sustainable facility to ease pressure on existing swimming spots across the city.
The opening comes as daytime temperatures reach 30 degrees, pushing more people toward water-based activities. Amsterdam Now reports the project directly targets shortages that have limited access in eastern districts during recent summers.
Facility and venue changes
The Gashouder at Westergas reopens after a full renovation, restoring the historic structure for live events, dance, art and performance. Nearby, the Stedelijk Museum adds the red Dirk shopping bag to its collection as a design icon that moved from everyday use to cultural status.
Further changes include the closure of Spectrum restaurant, which removes two Michelin stars from Amsterdam's dining scene. Chef Sidney Schutte ended operations at the starred location, leaving a gap in the city's fine-dining count.
Numbers behind the updates
Source material lists the new pool as featuring both a standard 25-meter lane and a dedicated target group section. Amsterdam also records the loss of exactly two Michelin stars tied to the Spectrum shutdown. The AMAC store at Zuidas launches as the largest Apple Premium Partner outlet in the Netherlands, with a stated business focus on the area.
These figures reflect concrete additions and subtractions in public amenities and hospitality. Residents seeking cool-down options can check the new Zeeburgereiland pool or head to reopened Westergas spaces listed on Amsterdam Now. The site also outlines terrace and water-based suggestions for days when temperatures hit 30 degrees.