Vondelpark

Park Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

What to expect

Vondelpark is a public urban park in Amsterdam, Netherlands, covering an area of 47 hectares. The park was opened in 1865 and features several amenities, including an open-air theatre, a playground, and food service facilities. Visitors can enjoy walking, jogging, roller-skating, and people-watching, as well as attending free concerts and performances during the summer months. The park also has a rose garden, a bandstand, and several sculptures, including a statue of the Dutch poet Joost van den Vondel. Additionally, there are six play areas and a large playground near the Groot Melkhuis, making it a great destination for families with children

Plan your family visit to the Vondelpark with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We cycled on the wide paths of the Vondel Park. "Several playgrounds for the little ones, and a super café to laze around with the children."

Highlights: It was very pleasant to relax in Vondel Park. We enjoyed the playgrounds and the cafe with slides and swings. "We can even rent rollerblades there!" ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent the afternoon in the park, which has multiple play areas, an open-air theater, and several cafés

Highlights: We enjoyed the park's atmosphere and the girls had fun playing while I relaxed at a café ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We enjoyed a picnic lunch in the Vondelpark, a popular green space in Amsterdam

Highlights: The Vondelpark was a lovely place to relax and let the children run around ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We had a picnic in the Vondelpark and let the children play in the playground

Highlights: The children enjoyed playing in the playground and the adults appreciated the peaceful atmosphere ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: They cycled through the Vondelpark, a large park in the heart of the city, and enjoyed a snack at the Groot Melkhuis café

Highlights: They enjoyed the park's peaceful atmosphere, the beautiful autumn colors, and the Groot Melkhuis café's large playground, which was perfect for a break ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Vondelpark, the oldest, most central park in the city, and had a picnic. We also let our kids play at one of the six playgrounds

Highlights: Our kids were happy at the playgrounds and we enjoyed people watching ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Vondel Park, where we admired its beauty and our daughter played on the playground

Highlights: We enjoyed the park's beauty and the café Groot Melkhuis, while Chloé enjoyed playing on the playground ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took a tour of the park by bike and stopped at the various playgrounds in the park. We had lunch at restaurant Groot Melkhuis

Highlights: We found a nice place to have lunch in the Vondelpark at restaurant Groot Melkhuis ✨