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Nature — Amsterdam

A curated set of places in Amsterdam: 8. Selected from the Atlas catalog using open sources.

Places: 8

Vondelpark

The only large park that is close to the Binnenstad, and definitely the most popular one.

The Amsterdam Botanical Gardens — 'Hortus' as they are called by locals — used to be the Botanic Garden of the University of Amsterdam.

Not exactly a park, but a large grassed open space.

A park at the western edge of the centre, with cultural activities in a former gas factory.

Close to Plantage, this park holds several multicultural festivals throughout the year.

This is a large park, a little like a dune park.

A small park with a World War II memorial located at one of the nicest canals in Amsterdam.

Recreational area and nature reserve with a lake and water-sports centre.