Looking for a cultural outdoor trip? Amstelveen is full of hidden stories, surprising artworks, and special spots you might otherwise pass by. With these art and culture routes, you’ll discover the city from a new perspective or even in a different season.
Outdoor Art Walking Route
You’ve probably biked past one of the public sculptures without giving it much thought, or without knowing who created them and what they represent.
This route takes you past several artworks in the city center and the Old Village. From the peat carrier right in front of the old station, to the little pig in the Stadshart where generations of children have taken a ride, to Monsieur Hulot, who is more popular with the birds than with people.
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Outdoor Art - walking route
Outdoor Art - walking route
(6.9 km)
Historical Routes
Nothing says Dutch culture like cycling. So, want to double your dose of culture? The best way is from the saddle. Hop on your bike and get to know the history of Amstelveen. The historical routes guide you past artworks, monuments, and historic buildings.
The association Museum without Walls has created several routes to map out and to quite literally put the history of Amstelveen on the map. Across different locations in the city, you’ll find panels, each offering a short history lesson.
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Historical route: Traces of the Second World War
Historical route: Traces of the Second World War
Discover how Amstelveen expanded in the 1920s with new neighborhoods and the lasting impact of WWII on Randwijck, Elsrijk, and Patrimonium. Explore traces of resistance, collaboration, and the city’s strategic role.
(5 km)
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City in the Polder
City in the Polder
Explore the history of the polders in Amstelveen during this bike ride. Discover the Bovenkerkerpolder, filled with traces of its history, and learn about traditions and historic neighborhoods along the way.
(13 km)
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Route Bovenkerk en Westwijk
Route Bovenkerk en Westwijk
Explore Bovenkerk and Westwijk, where old traditions and new values merge. Discover the history of the Catholic village Bovenkerk and the modern Westwijk neighborhood with its green streets and innovative initiatives.
(8.3 km)
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Oude Dorp and Keizer Karelpark
Oude Dorp and Keizer Karelpark
Explore the historical evolution of Amstelveen, from the medieval village with the spire of the Dorpskerk to the modern architecture of Keizer Karelpark.
2 hour (6.1 km)
