Het Amsterdamse Bos

One of the most memorizing parks I've ever visited, you really feel small in there, in the best way possible, you can walk for hours and find cool stuff, beautiful scenery, and you truly get that magical feeling of being in the nature. To get the most of the park I strongly suggest you to rent a bike, because this park will swallow you whole once you venture out, if you are in the area, go and experience it yourself, rake some cool pictures and enjoy!

Great campsite. Large with glamping, huts & motorhome areas. A couple of play areas for the kids. It was school holidays and the park was quite full and yet didn’t feel busy. We parked overlooking the river and it was beautiful. Facilities were good. Showers were hot & timed at 4 mins but not restricted. Pet friendly Uber into the city around £20-25.

A huge and very beautiful park. It’s accessible by public transportation, followed by a 15-minute walk from the nearest bus station. It’s an amazing spot to escape the busy atmosphere of Amsterdam — peaceful, refreshing, and absolutely worth the visit. I highly recommend it if you’re looking for a quiet break. There are several options for enjoying the water: boats, kayaks, and even electric options. It’s especially peaceful in the morning — you can go for a ride on the lake and barely see anyone around.

Beautiful park that feels like a forest. Amazing for walking and biking around. If you like parks and nature, this place is the perfect combination. A must visit while in Amstelveen.

There are some really nice bike and walking routes around here. When walking with a dog, it’s not always clear which areas are leash-free and which ones require a leash. There are lots of quiet, beautiful spots where you can sit and enjoy nature. You might even come across some fluffy cows! And if you’re into birdwatching, you can spot some interesting species too.

Beautiful place full of nature and green landscapes. You can spend the whole day there if weather permits. There is also options for boating and canoeing. Lovely place

My active dog (and I) love this place!! Close to the city and parts free to have off leash, it’s highly accessible and fun for him all year around. If you’re looking for your dog to play with other dogs the river is the unofficial place for that. Just watch out for runners and bikers.

The Amsterdamse Bos is a forest southwest of Amsterdam that was planted between 1934 and 1970. The Amsterdamse Bos is a big park and is located almost entirely in the municipality of Amstelveen. Amsterdam is the owner and manager of the forest. Activities There are many activities in the park. With small children you can go to the Goat Farm (Geitenboederij) or the ‘Boerderij (Farm) Meerzicht (north of the Bosbaan). You can eat well there and see various animals. Do you want a swimming pool for small children? Then go to 'Klein Kinderbad'. There is also a 'Groot Kinderbad', but this is located in the far west of the park. That one is bigger. For older children you have the 'Speeleilanden' where you can play with all kinds of climbing bridges etc. around the water. Wonderful to cool off on hot summer days. Here there also many places to have bbq with family or friends. The park is large enough for a long walk (with dog). Although it is not as beautiful as a real forest, such as the Veluwe. You like sports? There are places with fitness equipment that you can combine nicely with a run. Also don't forget to go to a theatre performance in the evening in the summer at the 'Amsterdamse Bostheater'. With a picnic basket next to you, enjoy an evening at dusk. Parking There are approximately 30 public parking lots, both at the entrances and in the Forest itself. For more information, see the website of the forest.