Experience the greenery in Amstelveen
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The Amsterdam Forest
Botanical Gardens & Cherry Blossom
The Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest) is famous all over the Netherlands. The forest, which is three times larger than New York's Central Park, offers you a place to relax, play sports or attend an event. Amstelveen has no less than 15 parks, including six botanical gardens. Two botanical gardens are crowned 'national monument'.
Come and enjoy the greenest municipality of the Randstad!
5 things to do in the Amsterdam Forest - Great fun in the water and greenery
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Rowing competitions
Rowing competitions
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Walking in the forest
Walking in the forest
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Climbing at Fun Forest
Climbing at Fun Forest
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Highland cows
Highland cows
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Cuddling goats
Cuddling goats
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The Amstel river and the polder
Follow in Rembrandt's footsteps and enjoy the stunning bends of the Amstel river and the unique view of the polder. The Amstel and the Amstelland greenbelt are perfect for walking, cycling and boating. Along the banks of the Amstel you will also find excellent restaurants and lovely terraces.
Picking flowers at the flower farm
Pick as many as you want! Enjoy the amazing colours and scents among the flowers in this old nursery garden and create your own beautiful bouquet.
Visit the flower farm website
Amstelveen's botanic gardens
They are a real Amstelveen invention: the beautiful community botanic gardens. Parks created using species that are 'native' to the Netherlands. The Dr. Jac. P. Thijssepark and De Braak are crowned national monuments.
Botanical gardens in Amstelveen