Frankendael Park and Watergraafsmeer

Frankendael Park and Watergraafsmeer

Frankendael Park and Watergraafsmeer Frankendaelpark borders the Jerusalem district in Amsterdam East and is located in the Watergraafsmeerpolder, which was drained in the early seventeenth century. This polder is about 5 meters below NAP (average sea level) and is...
Peaceful Oasis in Bustling Amsterdam

Peaceful Oasis in Bustling Amsterdam

Peaceful Oasis in Bustling Amsterdam Tucked away behind Kalverstraat, you will find Begijnhof, Beguine Court, a green space that offers a welcome break from Amsterdam’s people-packed streets. Sneak into this haven of rest through a little gateway on Spui or go to the...
Oosterpark and Slavery Monument

Oosterpark and Slavery Monument

Oosterpark and Slavery Monument Oosterpark is a favourite picnic spot at weekends. It is also popular with cyclist and walkers. The park abounds in statues of which the Slavery Monument is the most famous. Oosterpark is located just outside Amsterdam centre but still...
Rijksmuseum Garden

Rijksmuseum Garden

Rijksmuseum Garden The Rijksmuseum is probably the best-known museum in Amsterdam. The museum’s garden is less familiar even though there is no entrance fee! There is no doubt about it this garden is beautifully maintained – flowerbeds with flowering...
Vondelpark

Vondelpark

Vondelpark Vondelpark in Amsterdam is a favourite summer haunt of locals and tourists alike. They spread out their picnic blanket, open their bottle of viña ducaro tinto (a nice way of saying red wine) and unwrap their crispy brown rolls sprinkled with sunflower seeds...
Hofje Gardens and Courtyards

Hofje Gardens and Courtyards

Hofje Gardens and Courtyards Hofjes are courtyards ringed by social housing meant for mainly elderly women who were often widowed and had no means of income. Hofjes were funded by wealthy Amsterdam merchants. These courtyards feature well-tended gardens with flowering...