Parks · Our pick in Amsterdam
Westerpark and Westergas
A park around the old gasworks
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Image courtesy of © arch · Public domain via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Westerpark and Westergas
The Westerpark lies west of the Jordaan; the Westergas cultural park is at Polonceaukade.
Why it's on our list
- Gasworks
- Events
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Westerpark and Westergas before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Westerpark and Westergas are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Anne Frank House1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 10 min
- The Dam2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 12 min
- A’DAM Lookout2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 12 min
- The Begijnhof2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Rijksmuseum3.2 kmWalk 40 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Van Gogh Museum3.3 kmWalk 41 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Concertgebouw3.5 kmWalk 44 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Schiphol Airport11 kmCar or taxi 42 min
Main railway stations
- Amsterdam Centraal2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Amsterdam Zuid5.4 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Amsterdam Amstel5.5 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 23 min