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An Oasis in the Heart of Amsterdam

Vondelpark scenery with greenery, calm waters, and Dutch architecture

Place Details

Name: Vondelpark

Rating: 4.7 / 5

City: Amsterdam

Country: Netherlands

Address: Amsterdam










About Vondelpark

I’ve always said a lot about a city based on parks, and Vondelpark is a great example of a true reflection of the chaos and dynamic city life that Amsterdam offers the park. You have the hippies hanging out, people from all over the world listening to all types of music and enjoying the weather, and the athletes playing soccer and sports on one side. Vondelpark has an incredible amount of history, but it’s truly the cultural vibe here that makes this park so incredibly popular.


There are plenty of great things to do in Vondelpark, including two different cafes with kids’ parks attached to them called Speeltuin in Dutch. One is called the Groot Melkhuis, which features a playground in the back and a cafe with canal-side seating offering drinks and food. There’s a full restaurant on one side of the Groot Melkhuis and a cafe on the other with a terrace.

Vondelpark scenery with greenery, calm waters, and Dutch architectureVondelpark scenery with greenery, calm waters, and Dutch architecture
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In addition to that, there’s also Vondeltuin, which features a giant sandbox and playground and a cafe serving drinks, cocktails, wine, beer, and food like fries, bitterballen, and other Dutch delights. Beyond this, a kid’s swimming pool is also known as the Kinderbad.

The Vondelpark also features plenty of other great things to do, like the Rose Garden, Brewery ‘t Ij, the craft beer tasting room, and a number of ponds, statues, and famous landmarks, making it a great spot to picnic in Amsterdam.

Groot Melkhuis

Tranquil café setting with tables by Vondelpark pond in AmsterdamTranquil café setting with tables by Vondelpark pond in AmsterdamTranquil café setting with tables by Vondelpark pond in Amsterdam
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Among the numerous spots to visit in Vondelpark is a unique mention belonging to the Groot Melkhuis. This exquisite café features a kid’s playground called a Speeltuin in Dutch, which encapsulates the soul of Amsterdam with its canal-side seating.

The cafe provides a wide array of drinks and food for the passersby, letting them enjoy the park’s beauty while sipping on a warm cup of cocoa or biting into a sumptuous sandwich. However, Kroofth Melkhuis is more than just a café.

At its back, there’s a delightfully designed playground for children….

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