Vondelpark
Vondelpark
4.5
About
At one of Amsterdam's most famous parks, travelers can enjoy a host of outdoor activities amid beautiful English-style landscaping. Here, you can hike the countless trails or ride a bike around to spot charming bandstands and even a sculpture by Picasso along the way. Have a picnic by the pond as herons and ducks waltz past or pop by one of the many cafes in the park.
You might want to visit between April and May to see the park awash with tulips in bloom or between May and September to watch live concerts at the open-air theater.
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The area
Neighbourhood: Museum Quarter (Museumkwartier)
Top sites to see in this attractive and affluent part of town include the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, to name but two of the highly acclaimed museums of the aptly named Museum Quarter. And if you need a break from all the fantastic art, there’s the Neoclassical Concertgebouw music hall and Vondelpark, the city’s largest park. Shopaholics and luxury brand connoisseurs will love exploring the high-end shopping destinations of PC Hooftstraat, Van Baerlestraat, Cornelis Schuytstraat, and Jacob Obrechtstraat, where even the shop window displays are of museum quality. In the evenings, when the museums close and the daytrippers head home, the area becomes a quiet oasis of calm with a sophisticated and urbane tone.
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2 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Very beautiful park. Friendly people and a lot of cute spots to have a picnic. Would 100% recommend visiting if going to Amsterdam.
Written 1 June 2023
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BarbG
Fountain Hills, AZ9 contributions
May 2023
What a perfect way to soak up the local vibes of this vibrant city. The flower beds were so colorful! What a gorgeously photogenic green space.
Written 30 May 2023
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Sergin O
Istanbul, Türkiye3 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
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.
Quite pleasing with all the ducks and birds and the lake and greenery.
Written 26 May 2023
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crickett_12
Redding, CA58 contributions
May 2023
We actually stayed at a hotel right by this park. It is beautiful and we wished we could have spent more time in the park. It is away from all the "business" of Amsterdam and relaxing.
Written 17 May 2023
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Karen J
17 contributions
Apr 2023
Great open space in the middle of the city, worth a visit paricularly if you are on bikes. Was a bit littered directly after Kings Day
Written 6 May 2023
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FamilyW149
Manchester, UK29 contributions
Apr 2023
Spent a little time here in a very busy long weekend to rest my feet and absorb some sunshine. Very chilled out and clean. A couple of guys cycling round offering cold beers for sale - not sure if legally - but as I didn't want one, I don't know how expensive (or cold!) they were
Written 1 May 2023
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Elizabeth7
Kingston upon Thames, UK448 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Beautiful park close by our hotel. Weather was fabulous so lovely for a walk and a sit down. Nice atmosphere. Some vendors/restaurants for drinks and snacks. Recommended.
Written 30 April 2023
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SoloTraveler0011
Alexandria, VA41 contributions
Apr 2023
Great local place to hang out. Museums are around and a break from the city life. Grab a bike and just enjoy.
Written 30 April 2023
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NickofSurrey
Surrey, UK691 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Very nice park in the centre of the city. Very busy on a nice spring day. Has at least two places where you can sit and get a beer and something to eat. We got lost a few times looking for it. Would have been much easier to jump on tram number 2 which stops right near the park entrance and took us back to Amsterdam Centraal Station in 10 minutes
Written 30 April 2023
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Frank O'Connor
Dublin, Ireland54 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
The wild parakeets are perhaps the most surprising thing in this park full of surprises. Long and twisting, with lakes and a thirties cafe it is well worth a visit
Written 29 April 2023
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Omar Gamal
Cairo, Egypt
What's the best time of day to visit the park? And what about the weather on beginning of March, will it be suitable to have a walk there or not? Any hints would be appreciated
Philippe P
Moscow, Russia
when should I go not thinking of covid
William B
Freiamt, Germany115 contributions
1 hour before sunset
skywalker2013
Amsterdam, The Netherlands32 contributions
Yes you can, if you clean youre place if you go !
skywalker2013
Amsterdam, The Netherlands32 contributions
yes you can if you clean That place, woensdag you go
vancampjulie
Burnaby, Canada7 contributions
Kan je er picknicken?
boltiman
Roeselare, Belgium3,924 contributions
ja, dit is mogelijk. enkel alcohol in het openbaar is verboden en kan beboet worden.
Jennifer B
4 contributions
Is there a play park in vondelpark, and is it easy to find it?
JBentraveler
Fort Walton Beach, FL668 contributions
No play park that we saw..
E.J.
Copenhagen, Denmark37 contributions
hello - what is this park like in November? I will be here Nov.20th and am wondering if it will be too cold to enjoy, and if all leaves/trees will be dead. Anyone go in November? Was it just as lovely?
MaggyC
Leeds, UK9 contributions
Hello, I went to Amsterdam end of November/beginning of December two years ago and it was beautiful, Very autumnal - ie cool but not freezing. I walked around without my gloves and hat but best wear a good warmish coat in case as the park is very big so takes a while to walk from one end to the other. I don't remember a play park but there is lots to see. Look out for the parakeets!! There is a café within the park but also at both the entrance/exit to the park there are loads of cafe's/restaurants.
Alessandro M
Lucca, Italy4 contributions
Quanto serve per visitarlo?
Gabriella D
Genoa, Italy191 contributions
Ci vuole almeno un paio d'ore per visitarlo, vale la pena
Aaron Robson
Birmingham, UK1 contribution
Is there many places to eat here and what are the prices like?
scarlettxoxo
Warwickshire, UK23 contributions
Whilst we were there we didn’t see many places to eat! However, there are nice places to eat outside or I recommend going to the outdoor food market and getting a picnic! 😊
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VONDELPARK (Amsterdam) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Vondelpark
- We recommend booking Vondelpark tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 35 Vondelpark tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Vondelpark:
- Amsterdam Highlights Small-Group Bike Tour (From €30.80)
- Vondelpark and Old West Neighbourhood: A Self-Guided Audio Tour (From €5.11)
- Amsterdam City Bike Tour, the Best Things to See (From €35.99)
- All-Inclusive Amsterdam Canal Cruise by Captain Jack (From €41.14)
- Amsterdam Small-Group Bike Tour Including Canal Cruise, Drinks and Cheese (From €61.27)
- Hotels near Vondelpark:
- (0.16 km) Parkview Hotel
- (0.14 km) Hotel City Garden Amsterdam
- (0.34 km) Conservatorium Hotel
- (0.34 km) Hotel Park 6
- (0.20 km) Hotel Atlas Vondelpark
- Restaurants near Vondelpark:
- (0.06 km) Kinderkookkafe
- (0.22 km) The Seafood Bar
- (0.15 km) Vondelpark3
- (0.14 km) 't Blauwe Theehuis
- (0.22 km) The Uptown Meat Club
- Attractions near Vondelpark:
- (0.13 km) Tulip Island
- (0.18 km) Vondel Monument
- (0.18 km) Vondelbunker
- (0.49 km) Van Gogh Museum
- (0.20 km) Vondelkerk