The Allure of the Netherlands: A Love Affair with Art and Nature

Amazing selection of art, I spent hours here and thoroughly enjoyed it, there were some mild repairs, but they didn't disrupt my trip and I'm counting down the days till I can go again. The gift shop was reasonably priced and had a good range of gifts for people.

Lucy, YorkMy favourite gallery ever

We walked and walked and walked around this area and took so many pictures of scenic canals and bicycles and flower boxes that it will take weeks to sort them all out. Beautiful and peaceful area (mind the kamikaze bicyclists!).

Therese, New YorkBeautiful neighborhood

This is a lovely way to while away a few hours, there is a map as you enter with information about the site and a qr code to scan for detailed information as you walk around. We got the train from Zaandam, two stops away, follow the crowd as all are headed to the windmills. Lots of little shops selling chocolate, peanut butter, and various other souvenirs.

Nicky, RiscaBeautiful and informative

The best garden we have ever seen. Ignore anyone that tells you this is not worth seeing. Was it cold, yes. Was it crowded, yes. Was it worth it, absolutely! Recommend getting to the park early to avoid the midday crowds. We arrived at 8am and had the place to ourselves for the first hour. Even though it was early in the season, much was still in blooom. It took use around 3 hours to make it around the entire grounds but we were blown away. If you are considering going, just do it.

Blally, ChicagoAbsolutely Stunning

Really beautiful park, easily accessible via the trams. Had been scared to rent bikes and ride them around the streets of Amsterdam, but rented a few for a cycle around the park. It was amazing! If you do cycle around the park, make sure to follow the rules of the road (cycle on the right, indicate with hands before turning). The Picasso statue blends right into the park, such an interesting way to show that art is for the every day. Unfortunately we weren’t able to see any storks, however the island they are supposedly on still looked beautiful! We went mid day and it was busy, but not too crowded. Overall, a delightful park to visit.

Alison, DublinWell worth a couple hours to enjoy the sunshine!

Amazing selection of art, I spent hours here and thoroughly enjoyed it, there were some mild repairs, but they didn't disrupt my trip and I'm counting down the days till I can go again. The gift shop was reasonably priced and had a good range of gifts for people.

Lucy, YorkMy favourite gallery ever

We walked and walked and walked around this area and took so many pictures of scenic canals and bicycles and flower boxes that it will take weeks to sort them all out. Beautiful and peaceful area (mind the kamikaze bicyclists!).

Therese, New YorkBeautiful neighborhood

This is a lovely way to while away a few hours, there is a map as you enter with information about the site and a qr code to scan for detailed information as you walk around. We got the train from Zaandam, two stops away, follow the crowd as all are headed to the windmills. Lots of little shops selling chocolate, peanut butter, and various other souvenirs.

Nicky, RiscaBeautiful and informative

The best garden we have ever seen. Ignore anyone that tells you this is not worth seeing. Was it cold, yes. Was it crowded, yes. Was it worth it, absolutely! Recommend getting to the park early to avoid the midday crowds. We arrived at 8am and had the place to ourselves for the first hour. Even though it was early in the season, much was still in blooom. It took use around 3 hours to make it around the entire grounds but we were blown away. If you are considering going, just do it.

Blally, ChicagoAbsolutely Stunning

Really beautiful park, easily accessible via the trams. Had been scared to rent bikes and ride them around the streets of Amsterdam, but rented a few for a cycle around the park. It was amazing! If you do cycle around the park, make sure to follow the rules of the road (cycle on the right, indicate with hands before turning). The Picasso statue blends right into the park, such an interesting way to show that art is for the every day. Unfortunately we weren’t able to see any storks, however the island they are supposedly on still looked beautiful! We went mid day and it was busy, but not too crowded. Overall, a delightful park to visit.

Alison, DublinWell worth a couple hours to enjoy the sunshine!

Amazing selection of art, I spent hours here and thoroughly enjoyed it, there were some mild repairs, but they didn't disrupt my trip and I'm counting down the days till I can go again. The gift shop was reasonably priced and had a good range of gifts for people.

Lucy, YorkMy favourite gallery ever

We walked and walked and walked around this area and took so many pictures of scenic canals and bicycles and flower boxes that it will take weeks to sort them all out. Beautiful and peaceful area (mind the kamikaze bicyclists!).

Therese, New YorkBeautiful neighborhood

This is a lovely way to while away a few hours, there is a map as you enter with information about the site and a qr code to scan for detailed information as you walk around. We got the train from Zaandam, two stops away, follow the crowd as all are headed to the windmills. Lots of little shops selling chocolate, peanut butter, and various other souvenirs.

Nicky, RiscaBeautiful and informative

The best garden we have ever seen. Ignore anyone that tells you this is not worth seeing. Was it cold, yes. Was it crowded, yes. Was it worth it, absolutely! Recommend getting to the park early to avoid the midday crowds. We arrived at 8am and had the place to ourselves for the first hour. Even though it was early in the season, much was still in blooom. It took use around 3 hours to make it around the entire grounds but we were blown away. If you are considering going, just do it.

Blally, ChicagoAbsolutely Stunning

Really beautiful park, easily accessible via the trams. Had been scared to rent bikes and ride them around the streets of Amsterdam, but rented a few for a cycle around the park. It was amazing! If you do cycle around the park, make sure to follow the rules of the road (cycle on the right, indicate with hands before turning). The Picasso statue blends right into the park, such an interesting way to show that art is for the every day. Unfortunately we weren’t able to see any storks, however the island they are supposedly on still looked beautiful! We went mid day and it was busy, but not too crowded. Overall, a delightful park to visit.

Alison, DublinWell worth a couple hours to enjoy the sunshine!

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