OasePark
Nature ParkAmstelveen
Amsterdamse Bos
A vast man-made forest three times the size of Central Park, with a rowing course, goat farm and miles of cycle paths.
GardenAmstelveen, Netherlands
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.
Jac. P. Thijssepark, Amstelveen — Photo: Esther Westerveld from Haarlemmermeer, Nederland · CC BY 2.0
Facilities
Native wild-plant gardenWalking pathsBenchesWater featuresFree entry
The Jac. P. Thijssepark is the most celebrated of Amstelveen's *heemparken* — gardens planted entirely with native Dutch wild flora. Designed from the 1940s, its narrow paths meander past water, ferns, marsh marigolds and towering perennials in an ever-changing seasonal display.
What to see
- Spring marsh marigolds and woodland flowers
- The famous winding water and path design
- Autumn colour among native trees and shrubs
Best for: a free, contemplative walk and a lesson in ecological gardening.
Where to find it
Amstelveen, NetherlandsView on OpenStreetMap
