Buying a home in Naardermeer, Naarden.
You're looking at a place where water is your neighbor. Naardermeer is a nature reserve and residential area rolled into one—most homes here sit right on the water's edge, with sailing and kayaking practically your backyard activity. The community tends toward people who love the outdoors and don't mind the quiet; it's only 20 minutes to Amsterdam but feels far removed. Expect older villas and newer water-front builds, many with direct dock access. This is where you live if you want nature reserves, birdwatching, and open skies—not nightlife.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Naardermeer
Pros:
- Direct access to Naardermeer nature reserve: rare birds, water trails, and flat cycling paths without urban noise
- Naarden-Bussum station on the Amsterdam–Amersfoort line; 35 minutes to Amsterdam Centraal
- Fortified town center (Vesting Naarden) is pedestrian-friendly with local restaurants and a Wednesday market
- Houses tend to have gardens and breathing room; you won't be stacked on top of neighbors like in Amsterdam or Utrecht
- Close to Gooi forests and quiet roads for cycling; many properties back onto water or green space
Cons:
- No supermarket inside Naarden itself; nearest Albert Heijn or AH XL requires a short drive or bike ride to Bussum
- Local amenities limited to tourism-oriented cafés and restaurants; no mainstream cinema, gym chains, or big-box shops
- Trains can be crowded during rush hours, especially toward Amsterdam; single-track section means occasional delays
- Lake living means higher water board taxes (waterschapsheffing) and mandatory compliance with dike maintenance and flooding rules
- Summer weekends bring day-trippers and boat traffic to the Naardermeer; peace is relative June–September
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Gooise Meren
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 46.09
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 840
- Residential burglary
- 58
- Theft
- 120
- Violence and threats
- 39
- Vandalism and public order
- 76
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026
Finding a home in Naarden
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Asking prices and sale prices in Naarden
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The wider housing market in Naarden
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Updated: September 2026