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Vondelpark

Amsterdam's favorite park, with ponds, lawns and an open-air stage, a short walk from the museums.

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Open
Always
Price
Free
Time Needed
1½ hours
Address
Vondelpark, 1071 AA AmsterdamDirections
Getting There
A 5-minute walk from Museumplein, or tram 1 or 2.

Why Go

Opened in 1865, the park fills with cyclists, joggers and picnickers on fine days. There are cafés, a rose garden and free open-air shows in summer.

It's an easy break between the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum.

Nearby in Amsterdam

Stedelijk Museum13 min walkVan Gogh Museum14 min walk · Must-SeeRijksmuseum19 min walk · Must-SeeCanal Ring25 min walk · Must-See

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