Vondelpark
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Vondel Park is lovely and alive with locals and tourists. Its the BEST place to take your bicycle to gain some confidence before cycling the city streets. On saturdays and public holidays Vondel Park is packed with people cooking barbeques with family and friends, kids playing and plenty of bicycles. Take a picnic for a wonderful experience.
Reviewed by: Sarah from on May 15 2008
This large, green oasis was created in the second half of the 19th century, and named after the poet Joost van den Vondel (1587-1679), a statue of whom was unveiled here in 1867. Today Vondelpark, one of the most-visited spots in the city, is a restful haven for citizens, away from the city's chaos. Come here for inline skating, let your children play in the large playground or have a cup of coffee on one of the four terraces.
Reviewed by: hiwthi1958 from on Jan 09 2008
Well maintained park, with a nice pond. Excellent for walking and relaxing. Very close to downtown, right across from Hard Rock Cafe. Public transportation right outside. Nice for a bike tour, as well.
Reviewed by: Mile66 from on Oct 29 2007
i really enjoyed the park, it gave me a chance to wind down after all the activities in the centrum. am planning another trip in a year or so with some friends, can't wait the athmosphere is awesome along with the people.
Reviewed by: HECTOR from on Oct 10 2007
The park is really huge, so it is a great place to go for a walk, but when we were there there were a few people who were stoned, including one young man who was going around intimidating tourists. Far more fun to go on the Hop On Hop Off Canal Cruises.
Reviewed by: Kate from on Sep 05 2007
I went there recently after reading the reviews here.It is a great place to go to get away from the bustling and crowded city.However,I believe to really enjoy Amsterdam is to BE part of the bustling and crowded city.Go there but don't spend too much time.It is really near Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum.
Reviewed by: jeff from on Aug 27 2007
great park i stayed at the atless hotell
Reviewed by: Jeff from on Jun 05 2007
Vondelpark is the largest city park in Amsterdam, and certainly the most famous park in the Netherlands, which welcomes about 10 million visitors every year.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 27 2007
It's a nice place to go with your lover.You can see her smail between flowers.Don't forgot take the pictures.I think girls would like this place more.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 07 2006
We enjoyed the whole experince. It's not anything like what we are use to in the States. Now when I think of window shopping I can't help but think of when we were in the Red Light Dist. Men are checking out the live merchandise right there in the window fronts. It's not for just everyone... Granny might not see it the way you or I do. It's just a whole different way of life there and just being able to have the experience was something worth seeing.
Reviewed by: SheRides1_2 from on Sep 05 2006
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Vondel Park is lovely and alive with locals and tourists. Its the BEST place to take your bicycle to gain some confidence before cycling the city streets. On saturdays and public holidays Vondel Park is packed with people cooking barbeques with family and friends, kids playing and plenty of bicycles. Take a picnic for a wonderful experience.
Reviewed by: Sarah from on May 15 2008
This large, green oasis was created in the second half of the 19th century, and named after the poet Joost van den Vondel (1587-1679), a statue of whom was unveiled here in 1867. Today Vondelpark, one of the most-visited spots in the city, is a restful haven for citizens, away from the city's chaos. Come here for inline skating, let your children play in the large playground or have a cup of coffee on one of the four terraces.
Reviewed by: hiwthi1958 from on Jan 09 2008
Well maintained park, with a nice pond. Excellent for walking and relaxing. Very close to downtown, right across from Hard Rock Cafe. Public transportation right outside. Nice for a bike tour, as well.
Reviewed by: Mile66 from on Oct 29 2007
i really enjoyed the park, it gave me a chance to wind down after all the activities in the centrum. am planning another trip in a year or so with some friends, can't wait the athmosphere is awesome along with the people.
Reviewed by: HECTOR from on Oct 10 2007
The park is really huge, so it is a great place to go for a walk, but when we were there there were a few people who were stoned, including one young man who was going around intimidating tourists. Far more fun to go on the Hop On Hop Off Canal Cruises.
Reviewed by: Kate from on Sep 05 2007
I went there recently after reading the reviews here.It is a great place to go to get away from the bustling and crowded city.However,I believe to really enjoy Amsterdam is to BE part of the bustling and crowded city.Go there but don't spend too much time.It is really near Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum.
Reviewed by: jeff from on Aug 27 2007
great park i stayed at the atless hotell
Reviewed by: Jeff from on Jun 05 2007
Vondelpark is the largest city park in Amsterdam, and certainly the most famous park in the Netherlands, which welcomes about 10 million visitors every year.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 27 2007
It's a nice place to go with your lover.You can see her smail between flowers.Don't forgot take the pictures.I think girls would like this place more.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 07 2006
We enjoyed the whole experince. It's not anything like what we are use to in the States. Now when I think of window shopping I can't help but think of when we were in the Red Light Dist. Men are checking out the live merchandise right there in the window fronts. It's not for just everyone... Granny might not see it the way you or I do. It's just a whole different way of life there and just being able to have the experience was something worth seeing.
Reviewed by: SheRides1_2 from on Sep 05 2006
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