Discover Amsterdam’s 23 best Parks nature spots for your trip

Vondelpark

★ 4.7 · 61,545 reviews

Spend time in Vondelpark, the elegant 19th-century heart of Amsterdam's green life. Stroll or cycle past ponds and lawns, then settle in for a picnic while the city relaxes around you.

Hortus Botanicus

★ 4.5 · 12,626 reviews

Step into Hortus Botanicus, a historic botanical garden in the heart of Amsterdam. Walk the formal outdoor beds, then lose yourself among the tropical plants in the greenhouse.

Amsterdam Forest

★ 4.6 · 18,943 reviews

Escape the city in Amsterdam Forest, a huge woodland just south of the centre. Cycle or walk the shaded trails, rent a boat on the water and visit the organic farm along the way.

Amstelpark

★ 4.6 · 8,206 reviews

Spend an easy hour or two in Amstelpark, a sprawling green space in Amsterdam-Zuid. Greet the farm animals, ride the little train, test the maze and settle on a lawn for a picnic.

Beatrixpark

★ 4.6 · 2,938 reviews

Slip into Beatrixpark, a graceful 1930s city park in Amsterdam-Zuid. Follow the landscaped paths past the pond, picnic on a quiet lawn and let children splash at the wading pool.

Oosterpark

★ 4.5 · 6,891 reviews

Wander into Oosterpark, Amsterdam-Oost's lively local green space centred on a pond and its birdlife. Follow the loop path past sculptures and fountains, then settle on a bench or watch children splash in the wading pool.

Westerpark

Wander into Westerpark, a favourite green space of Amsterdam's trendy western neighbourhood. Stroll its paths, find a spot on the lawns, and soak up the relaxed local mood that builds through the afternoon and early evening.

Sarphatipark

Take a break in Sarphatipark, a local green space tucked into Amsterdam-Zuid. Follow its paths at an easy pace, find a bench or patch of lawn, and enjoy a quiet hour alongside neighbourhood regulars.

Park Frankendael

★ 4.6 · 2,865 reviews

Step into Park Frankendael, a former estate in Amsterdam-Oost built around a 17th-century manor house. Drift between wooded paths, the allotments and the reed-edged pond, then pause at a restaurant in a historic building.

Flevopark

★ 4.6 · 1,025 reviews

Unwind in Flevopark, a leafy green escape in Amsterdam-Oost. Picnic on the lawns, follow the jogging paths under the trees and cool off at the big outdoor pool in summer.

Rembrandtpark

★ 4.5 · 5,303 reviews

Slip into Rembrandtpark, a peaceful green stretch of Amsterdam Nieuw-West that locals favour over busier parks. Circle its small lakes along tree-shaded paths, with plenty of quiet corners for a picnic or a long walk.

Diemerpark

★ 4.5 · 198 reviews

Head out to Diemerpark, a lesser-known island park in Amsterdam-Oost. Cross the big bicycle bridge, then wander toward the wild corners where rabbits and foxes roam, with a sandy beach nearby.

Erasmuspark

★ 4.6 · 1,056 reviews

Stroll through Erasmuspark, a peaceful local favourite in Amsterdam-West. Admire the flower beds, loop the running track or settle by the water at the cafe.

Noorderpark

★ 4.4 · 3,403 reviews

Cross over to Noorderpark in Amsterdam-Noord for a green break far from the tourist crowds. Stroll the meandering paths, let the children loose on the playgrounds or splash pool, and stop at a cafe.

Park de Oeverlanden

★ 4.4 · 1,661 reviews

Escape to Park de Oeverlanden, a protected lakeside nature area in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. Follow woodland paths past grazing Highland cattle, watch for rabbits and birds, and cool off at one of the swimming beaches.

Sloterpark

★ 4.6 · 139 reviews

Head out to Sloterpark, a roomy lakeside green space in Amsterdam Nieuw-West where locals jog, cycle and walk their dogs. Follow the water's edge, try a round of disc golf or simply claim a quiet stretch of lawn.

Gaasperpark

★ 4.5 · 4,664 reviews

Explore Gaasperpark, a roomy lakeside park in Amsterdam-Zuidoost shaped by a former Floriade. Stroll or cycle the paths around the water and watch the water sports activity.

Nelson Mandela park

★ 4.4 · 3,257 reviews

Visit Nelson Mandela Park, a lively green space in Amsterdam-Zuidoost laid out around waterways. Fire up a barbecue, watch football and cricket on the fields or check out the skate park.

Vliegenbos

★ 4.5 · 593 reviews

Step into Vliegenbos, a century-old forest in Amsterdam-Noord that feels far from the city despite being close to it. Follow shaded trails under elm and ash trees, listening for birdsong along the way.

Giethoorn Fairytale Village Tour & Canal Cruise

★ 4.7 · 2,448 reviews

Escape Amsterdam for a fairytale day among Giethoorn's canals and thatched cottages. Glide through the village on a one-hour boat trip, then wander its wooden bridges and gardens at your own pace.

Ultimate Giethoorn Experience with Boat Tour

★ 4.5 · 3,041 reviews

Escape Amsterdam for the canals of Giethoorn on this guided day trip with a boat tour. Glide past thatched farmhouses and wooden bridges, then explore the village on foot at your own pace.

Windmill & Dutch Cheese farm electric bike tour

★ 4.6 · 1,534 reviews

Swap the city for Waterland's open countryside on this windmill and cheese farm electric bike tour. Ride an e-bike across villages and canals, then taste local cheese at the farm.

Gardens of West

★ 4.5 · 159 reviews

Seek out Gardens of West, a quiet garden hideaway in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. Sip a coffee among the plants, browse healthy produce and pick your own fruit from the garden.