Zuidoost Cycleseeing Route
Bijlmer is the neighbourhood of neighbourhoods. The official name is Amsterdam-Zuidoost and Bijlmermeer, but the people who live here call the neighbourhood 'Bijlmer' for short. Intriguingly, it is perhaps the only place in the Netherlands where you can experience the positive vibes of 130 nationalities. How about a Syrian lunch, a handmade West African dress or the best roti in Amsterdam?
Cycle route highlights:
Heesterveld Creative Community
The strikingly coloured building of HCC is a living and working place for artists and other creative people. It's one of the examples of the neighbourhood's vibrant architecture. Next door you'll find Oma Ietje, a popular local hangout.
Gaasperplas
The Gaasperplas is a nice setting for a long break. The large artificial lake was created for recreational purposes, such as sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, sunbathing and swimming. If you feel like something typically Dutch, go to the other side of the Weespertrekvaart canal for the old Gaaspermolen windmill dating from 1707.
Rent a bike
Marc Bike Shop: Hoekenrode 10A 1102 BR Amsterdam
