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  • Sergin O
    Istanbul, Türkiye3 contributions
    Don’t think “what would I do in a park in Amsterdam!?”
    When going to Amaterdam, I looked on the map and saw the park and I thought “what would I do in a park in Amsterdam!?”. But while walking and strolling around I saw some nice flowers in the end of some street, went there and saw the park and wow. It was very nice. And there is a cafe-restaurant there just in front of the lake. So you can think of going there and having a meal between your other activities in Amsterdam.
    Quite pleasing with all the ducks and birds and the lake and greenery.
    Review of: Vondelpark
    Written May 26, 2023
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  • Shota G
    2 contributions
    Nice Zoo
    It was beyond my expectations. I like small funny animals like beaver and kapibaras, but there are big ones too like elephant, giraffe, gorilla and some buffalo.
    Review of: ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo
    Written May 9, 2023
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  • Anastasia_17
    Alanya, Türkiye10 contributions
    Nice place with perfect location
    Nice place in the heart of Amsterdam. Cosy inside. Friendly staff and big portions. Enough tables even without pre-booking.
    Review of: Herengracht
    Written May 20, 2023
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  • david n
    Manchester, UK4,461 contributions
    A place to chill
    The Amstel is a busy waterway which brought huge wealth to Amsterdam many years ago. Nowadays, more relaxed with many seats to sit & watch. Wide bridges criss-cross this river which are worth checking out.
    Review of: The Amstel
    Written April 5, 2023
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  • AstroKeith
    Camberley77 contributions
    Lovely wooded area on outskirts of Amsterdam
    My wife did a Park Run here while we were on holiday. Easy to get to by bus from Amsterdam and then a really short walk. Lots to see and just relax.
    Nice community cafe by the entrance.
    Review of: Amsterdamse Bos
    Written August 29, 2022
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  • BradJill
    Hong Kong, China156,871 contributions
    Enjoyable even during the meh winter months
    We recently visited Amsterdam for a couple of days and stayed at Hotel Sebastion on Keizergracht, one of the main, semi-circlur ring canals that were constructed in the 17th-century and give the city so much of its charm and character.

    Our hotel room window opened up to the canal which was nice even if the trees were bare, skies rather gloomy and dark and waters seemingly the same during February. We enjoyed strolling along Keizergracht, much the same as walks along Herengracht and Prinsengracht, taking in occasional stops on the bridge to watch cyclers go by or vessels ply the canal waters beneath.

    During the warmer seasons these ring canals are gorgeous waterways and so lovely to see and experience. During the meh winter months, they are still nice, particularly at night with the bridge and building lights illuminating your walks alongside the canals.
    Review of: Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht)
    Written March 1, 2023
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  • David J
    3 contributions
    Great gardens, poor cafe
    Lovely gardens and greehouses, but they need to sort the cafe out. Lovely staff, but a complete shambles, with lots of tables having 'reserved' signs on them, just to stop people taking them and overwhelming the understaffed kitchen. Great place, but hopeless cafe, I'm afraid.
    Review of: Hortus Botanicus
    Written May 27, 2023
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  • Cme1234
    Singapore, Singapore418 contributions
    Nothing special
    This is very near to central station. There is nothing much to see and do. Can definitely skip it. This is not a the just do bucket list.
    Review of: Singel
    Written April 23, 2023
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  • elliejane_2491
    Swindon, UK20 contributions
    Watch out for the birds!
    Went here as one of the last things we did in Amsterdam before we all travelled back to our respective countries - we had lunch on one of the park benches a short walk away from the metal dome installation (whilst also having to shield our Albert Heijn lunches from some very large birds hissing around us) and then slowly wandered around the park for a bit before making our way back to the entrance. Absolutely wonderful experience, and a lovely change of pace from everything going on in the city itself.
    Review of: Amstelpark
    Written August 21, 2022
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  • Nestless
    San Pedro de Alcantara, Spain275 contributions
    A wonderful place for young and old
    Sometimes I am surprised about what you can do for free in Amsterdam. This park is fantastic for all. There are ample playgrounds, outdoor gyms, grass areas and if you explore a little you can find amazing woodland areas with lots of fun activities such as a zipline, water crossings, and you can even rent a net to catch some critters.

    There are also loads of great cafes and restaurants in the area and the first Sunday of every month is a great outdoor market.

    The park is a short ride or walk from the centre of Amsterdam and I find it much calmer than the Vondelpark.
    Review of: Westerpark
    Written September 5, 2021
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  • R. K. V.
    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam2,359 contributions
    Nice place
    Great park for a Sunday walk- nice lake and very pretty corners. Interesting peaceful corner of Amsterdam.
    Review of: Oosterpark
    Written November 29, 2020
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  • smilehightravel
    London, UK163 contributions
    Peaceful and clean
    We loved this place. It was clean and peaceful and pretty. There is a hotel and a camp site with shop, restaurant and shower facilities too. The lake is beautiful. The place is very well kept. Worth a visit for sure if you're in the area. Music festivals are held there on occasion.
    Review of: Gaasperplas Park
    Written December 27, 2020
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  • HousyRunner
    Connecticut21 contributions
    Great Day Cycling Out of the City
    Rent a bike in Amsterdam (if you don't already have one), take the free ferry to North Amsterdam, and cycle 20 minutes to 't Twiske--a large, quiet park with a big lake in the middle, meandering bike paths, bordering pastures with cows, horses, and goats, free swimming beaches, rest rooms, a lovely windmill, a little restaurant, and a small marina. Great pause from the busy, crowded, hot city.
    Review of: Het Twiske
    Written August 1, 2019
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  • Jesper Heitmann
    Copenhagen, Denmark57 contributions
    The most visited park in Amsterdam
    The most visited park in Amsterdam

    That is how it is described. The park was under construction when we went there in July 2022. The ambiance is great and well visited. But I would rather go to Vondelpark if I had to choose
    Review of: Sarphatipark
    Written July 25, 2022
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  • NST NL
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands29 contributions
    Nice park!
    Rembrandtpark is a great place to relax, especially on a warm day! Not as busy as most other parks in the city, so a great place to escape to!
    Review of: Rembrandtpark
    Written March 26, 2022
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