The land around Amsterdam is flat but varied, with parks, polders, lakeshores and dunes. Walks are easy, and the real challenge is wind and rain.
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The famous central park with ponds and tree-lined paths.
Tip: Open-air concerts are held in summer weekends.
Show on mapOutside the city – about 0.75 hours
Dunes, woods and sea-view paths on the North Sea coast.
Tip: Take the train to Zandvoort and walk into the dunes.
Show on mapAmsterdam's largest park, with lakes, cycle paths and forest trails.
Tip: It is easy to reach by tram or bike.
Show on mapTraditional Dutch scenery with windmills along the River Zaan.
Tip: Going early avoids the tour crowds.
Show on mapOutside the city – about 1 hours
A walk among colourful tulip and daffodil fields around Keukenhof in April.
Tip: The flowers bloom mainly in April; never step into the fields.
Show on mapA rural Waterland walk past wooden houses and polders with grazing cows.
Tip: You can take the bus there and cycle back.
Show on mapThe Netherlands' oldest nature reserve, ideal for reed beds and birdwatching.
Tip: Bring binoculars and waterproof shoes.
Show on mapA large recreation park to the west with lakes and woodland.
Tip: There are also treetop courses in the woods.
Show on mapA quiet southeastern park with a loop around a lake.
Tip: You can swim in the lake in summer.
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