
Jac. P. Thijssepark
A world-renowned heempark in Amstelveen — a free, dreamlike garden of native Dutch wild plants, winding water and mossy paths, and a landmark of ecological landscape design.
A vast man-made forest three times the size of Central Park, with a rowing course, goat farm and miles of cycle paths.
Amsterdamse Bos — Photo: Janwillemvanaalst · CC BY-SA 3.0
A vast man-made forest three times the size of Central Park, with a rowing course, goat farm and miles of cycle paths.
Best for: A full day in real woodland

A world-renowned heempark in Amstelveen — a free, dreamlike garden of native Dutch wild plants, winding water and mossy paths, and a landmark of ecological landscape design.

Amsterdam's most-loved park: 47 hectares of winding ponds, lawns and an open-air theatre, a few minutes from the Museumkwartier.

A spacious west-side park with water, a petting farm and big lawns, bordering the Kinkerbuurt and the A10 ring.