4.4 ·
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.
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Park de Oeverlanden is a legally protected nature area in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, offering woodland walking and cycling paths along a lake. Swimming beaches, barbecue areas, a playground and a cafe area sit alongside free-roaming Highland cattle, and visitors regularly spot rabbits and a range of bird species.
Reviewers describe it as calm, with comparatively few visitors, and good for dog walks, runs or an easy bike ride. The mix of water, wildlife and open space gives it a rural feel while still being within the city boundaries.
Park de Oeverlanden is a legally protected nature area in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, offering woodland walking and cycling paths along a lake. Swimming beaches, barbecue areas, a playground and a cafe area sit alongside free-roaming Highland cattle, and visitors regularly spot rabbits and a range of bird species.
Reviewers describe it as calm, with comparatively few visitors, and good for dog walks, runs or an easy bike ride. The mix of water, wildlife and open space gives it a rural feel while still being within the city boundaries.
Duration
1h
Best time
early morning, morning, afternoon or early evening
Intensity
Moderate walking
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Reviews
Ga cruising One protected by law. Also nice place to run and walk with my dog. We swim in the lake sometimes and there is a friendly herd of cows. Lots of rabbits, it’s nice to feel closer to nature in Amsterdam. Dog can be off leash if it has good recall.
Joseph Kearney
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