7 of the best · Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Parks and Gardens in Amsterdam
The Vondelpark, the Hortus Botanicus, the Amsterdamse Bos, the Westerpark, the Oosterpark, Frankendael and the Sarphatipark.
Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Amsterdam.
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The city’s best-loved park
Vondelpark
The long green park beside the Museum Quarter, with lakes, lawns and cafés.
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Glasshouses in the Plantage
Hortus Botanicus
The botanic garden of the Plantage, with its glasshouses and palm house.
Plantage Middenlaan 2A, 1018 DD AmsterdamExplore View on map
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Green space.
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Forest on the city’s edge
Amsterdamse Bos
A great planted woodland on the south-west edge of the city, with lakes, trails and a rowing course.
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Glasshouses in the Plantage
Hortus Botanicus
The botanic garden of the Plantage, with its glasshouses and palm house.
Plantage Middenlaan 2A, 1018 DD AmsterdamExplore View on map
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A country house in the city
Park Frankendael
The park around the historic country house Huize Frankendael, with Restaurant De Kas.
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De Pijp’s green square
Sarphatipark
The small park at the heart of De Pijp, a few streets from the Albert Cuyp market.
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The city’s best-loved park
Vondelpark
The long green park beside the Museum Quarter, with lakes, lawns and cafés.
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A park around the old gasworks
Westerpark and Westergas
A park around the former gasworks, whose buildings now hold restaurants, a cinema and events.
