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The Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest)

Located on the edge of the city, the Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest) is Amsterdam’s largest park and recreational area. The lush forests and grassy meadows offer plenty of space for a relaxing picnic with family or friends, and the park is crossed by many kilometres of well-marked walking and cycling paths.

Botanical Gardens Vrije Universiteit (Zuidas)

Large herbarium and tropical greenhouses with orchids, a collection of bonsai trees (Japanese miniature trees) and the largest collection of cactuses and succulents in The Netherlands.

Country Estate Schaep en Burgh

At the Schaep en Burgh country estate, you can walk along impressive beech and oak avenues. The stately country house has an orangery and coach house. Behind the house, you will find a pond with an island.

De Olmenhorst

Landgoed de Olmenhorst (Olmenhorst estate) is a green oasis of apple and pear orchards that can be found in Lisserbroek, a village located between Amsterdam, Haarlem and Leiden. This historic estate is over 160 years old and specialises in organic products. Take a stroll through its lush orchard or enjoy a meal or high tea on the terrace at ‘De Fruitloods’, an on-site restaurant.

Park Frankendael

Frankendael is Amsterdam’s only remaining 17th-century country estate. The romantic park has two historic gardens - a period garden and a landscape garden – as well as a sunbathing area and marsh. In the middle of the park is the imposing Huize Frankendael ('Frankendael House') where cultural events are regularly organized. Also in the park are the unique restaurants Merkelbach (in the former coach house) and De Kas (in a propagation house from 1926).

Sarphatipark

Just around the corner from the bustling Albert Cuyp market, the Sarphatipark is a green oasis in the heart of the city with a pond, fountain and enclosed playground. This small park is the perfect place to enjoy the sun, have a picnic with friends or just sit and people watch.

Sloterpark

One of Amsterdam's largest parks, the Sloterpark has something on offer for everyone, from young families through sports lovers to those just up for lazying around with a picnic.

Noorderpark

The former Flora Park, with its English country charm, has joined the recreational space of Volewijkspark. Together, they form Noorderpark: a vibrant green oasis in the heart of Amsterdam Noord.

Haarlemmermeerse Bos

Country Estate Beeckestijn

Visit the beautiful Beeckestijn Historical Estate with its unique 18th-century gardens. It is located near Amsterdam, Schiphol and Haarlem and is easily accessible by public transport, car or ferry. The gardens are always open to the public.

Spaarnwoude

The Spaarnwoude recreational area is located between Amsterdam, Haarlem and Velsen. At Spaarnwoude, you can walk, bike or skate while enjoying the typical Dutch landscape. There’s plenty of space to play and relax, as well as tons of activities like paintball, a climbing wall, putting green, canoeing, swimming and move. The recreational area is host to several large events every summer.

Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen

Located to the south of Zuid-Kennemerland National Park, the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen make up a nature reserve that also helps supply drinking water for Amsterdam.

IJmuiderslag Beach

IJmuiderslag’s wide, peaceful beach is located just south of the IJmuiden aan Zee beach. On part of the beach it’s possible for dogs to run and play without a lead.

Het Twiske

Het Twiske recreational area lies to the north of Amsterdam between Zaanstad and Purmerend. It’s the ideal place for a day out on your bicycle, as Amsterdam’s bike paths connect directly to the paths in Het Twiske.

Sloterplas Beach

On the northeast side of the Sloterplas lies Sloterplas Strand (Beach), next to Hotel Buiten. The family-friendly urban beach boasts beach chairs, parasols, food trucks, picnic tables and a volleyball field. Now, all you have to do is wait for tropical temperatures, and you're set.

Fruittuin van West

This organic orchard and fruit farm in Nieuw-West welcomes visitors with open arms and introduces you to the world of organic growing and living.

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