Overview
Vondelpark, established in 1865, is Amsterdam's largest city park at 47 hectares, welcoming about 10 million visitors annually. Designed in the English landscape style, it features lawns, ponds, a rose garden, and an open-air theater hosting free summer concerts. Cycling or strolling through the park and picnicking like a local is quintessentially Amsterdam. Its proximity to Museumplein (Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum) makes it perfect for a post-museum break. Free admission. Right at Tram 2 Vondelpark stop.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Travel Tips
Check the free summer program at the Openluchttheater outdoor stage. The Blauwe Theehuis cafe inside the park is a great coffee stop.
Hotels near Vondelpark
Hotels and guesthouses in Amsterdam, Oud-Zuid, Amsterdam
Other attractions in Amsterdam
Van Gogh Museum
The world's leading Van Gogh museum, holding more than 200 of his works.
Anne Frank House
The preserved hiding place where Anne Frank lived during World War II.
Canal Cruise
Glide through Amsterdam's 165 canals and 1,500 bridges - the city's quintessential experience.
Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands' largest art museum, home to Rembrandt's 'The Night Watch' — a treasury of Dutch art.
Dam Square & Royal Palace
The heart of Amsterdam — the central square flanked by the 17th-century Royal Palace and the National Monument.
Jordaan District
Amsterdam's most charming neighborhood, filled with cosy cafes, indie galleries, and vintage shops.
Heineken Experience
An interactive beer museum in Heineken's original brewery, including tastings.