Vondel Park

The Vondel Park is the largest and most famous park of Amsterdam. With its sprawling grassy fields, lovely ponds, beautiful gardens and walking paths, this scenic park attracts more than 10 million visitors every year. The Vondel Park is loved by tourists and citizens of Amsterdam alike, and is the Mecca for walkers, dog-walkers and people who just want to have a relaxed time lying on the grass.

What to do In the Vondel Park

The Vondel Park is located near museums like the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh museum and the Stedelijk museum. It is wonderfully equipped with eateries and cafes. People can relax and grab a bite here after a day of walking and exercising, or even relaxing, whichever works. Along with that, you can also go and watch plays in the Openluchttheater, which is the literal translation for an open-air theater. You can also enjoy the view from the Voltuin terrace, and smell the roses, literally, in the Rose Garden. The Rose Garden in the Vondel Park, holds 70 different species of flowers, so chances are, your favourite flower will probably be there. The entry is free, so the whole experience weighs lightly on your pocket.

In addition to the daily activities in the Vondel Park, there are also weekly pursuits which draw sizeable crowds, such as the Friday Night Skate. Skates can be rented from the park itself. There are also several yearly events and concerts held in the Vondel Park, most of them having a free entry. In addition to that, you can also have drinks at one of the numerous terrace bars inside the park premises.

Vondel Park Opening Times and Prices

The Vondel Park is open for all. It remains open at all times and requires no entry charges. You can simply waltz in there and go do your thing all for free.