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The World’s 100 Best Parks

Vondelpark

Amsterdam, Netherlands

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PARKS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 20 2026
Vondelpark

Large, flat city park in the heart of Amsterdam with trees, lawns, ponds and separate paved and gravel paths. People cycle, run, walk, do yoga and picnic on the grass, watch ducks and parrots, and stop at cafes.

Highlights

  • Ponds with ducks and herons
  • Grass fields for picnics
  • Separate walking and cycling paths

Good to know

  • Free entry, several entrances along its sides
  • Cafes inside, toilets hard to find
  • Dogs allowed, crowded on sunny weekends

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