Location: Amstelveen
Top Things to do in Amstelveen
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Top 10 Free Things to do in Amstelveen, North Holland Province
Amstelveen ( pronunciation (help·info)) is a municipality in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland. It is a suburban part of the metropolitan area of Amsterdam. The municipality of Amstelveen consists of the following villages or districts: Amstelveen, Bovenkerk, Westwijk, Bankras-Kostverloren, Groenelaan, Waardhuizen, Middenhoven, Randwijk, Elsrijk, Keizer Karelpark, Nes aan de Amstel and Ouderkerk aan de Amstel (partly). The name Amstelveen comes from Amstel, a local river, and veen, meaning fen, peat, or moor.
Restaurants in Amstelveen
1. Wester-Amstel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 76 reviews
Wester-Amstel: Country House and Park Since 1662 is a piece of serenity located just a bike ride away from Amsterdam. It's located on the banks of the Amstel River and at the last river bend before Ouderkerk. Wester-Amstel is the perfect destination to escape the city and venture into the surrounding countryside. Our house, park, and gardens are enriched by four centuries of history. We highly recommend our audio tour (available in English and Dutch). It will take you on a wonderful stroll through our estate and entertain you with stories of times long past. The benches and picnic spots will give you the perfect excuse to just sit back and relax. For more information, please visit our website.
Reviewed By Roy_Kumar
We heard about Wester Amstel through a friend and decided to give it a go, over last weekend. Must say, it was one of the most fulfilling experience I have had with my family in Netherlands. The estate is a hidden gem that unfolds itself if you start exploring it. From fruit orchard to flowerbeds, from old farm house (with an incredible and interesting history) to oak plantations (and a mini cozy tea house in the corner), it is a truly enriching experience that transports you to a unique natural and historical feel. The owners and staff are equally hospitable as the total environment. They take a personal pride and interest in showing around and sharing stories about the history of entire estate in a very engaging way (of course if they are available). Our daughter had a specially great time picking pears and apples from orchard and running behind chickens. All in all a great day we spent and would love to visit time and again.
2. Geitenboerderij Ridammerhoeve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By Wellsie17 - Amstelveen, The Netherlands
A must visit when wandering around the Bos, where the kids can wander freely amongst the goats, pigs and chickens, feeding them and brushing the goats. Also a good play area and maze to run around. Fab restaurant to enjoy local produce.
3. Clara Maria Cheese & Clog Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 253 reviews
The Clara Maria Cheese Farm and Clog Factory is set in the pastoral polder landscape just southwest of Amsterdam. This historic 160-year old farm creates an inviting atmosphere for visitors to step back into old-world charm. The original barn has been charmingly transformed into the wooden shoe factory and the cheese making room, with a spacious, nostalgic gift shop that has a large variety of Dutch souvenirs. Visitors are welcome to drop in for a tour and to taste a variety of our delicious, freshly made cheese.
Reviewed By StuartFamAbroad - Brussels, Belgium
Our family had the pleasure of spending a few hours at Clara Maria last weekend. We had an absolutely AMAZING time! Not only did we get to learn all about clogs, make and taste cheese, and enjoy coffee and yummy dutch apple pie, but we also got to know the farmer, Kees-Jan, and his wife, Katrina. They are incredibly warm and welcoming! This is not a commercial type place, this is a working family farm. Kees-Jan took our kids out to the hay barn to climb through the tunnels, let the kids pet and feet baby cows, and spent a lot of time telling us about how things work on the farm. The entire staff treated us like family and welcomed us with open arms. We stocked up on yummy cheese, several Holland souvenirs, and left with smiles on all our faces. It was absolutely the highlight of our weekend in the Netherlands. We will absolutely be back!
4. Jac P Thijssepark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
The Three Amstelveen Botanical Gardens Dr. Jac. P. Thijssepark, De Braak and the Dr. Koos Landwehrpark The Amstelveen Botanical Parks provide an amazing scenery and are well worth their visit. It is a great pleasure to go for a walk and to enjoy the wild flora that has been collected here as a living picture in a romantic atmosphere. This type of park is called Heem Park in the Netherlands.
5. de Bibliotheek Amstelland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
The Library is opened 7 days a week. You're welcome to enjoy the view over Stadsplein with a nice cup of coffee, to work or study with our WiFi network (free) or computers (paid), or to use our collection with Dutch and English books. Hope to see you soon!
Reviewed By JuPereira - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The Bibliotheek Amstelland is a great place for those who like books and learning in general. The place is on the first floor of a central building in the shopping area. It is very agreeable, ample, well lit with natural light and it has very good collection of books and other learning materials. There areas reserved for silent research and areas where people can talk. I go for a weekly meeting with other people who are learning Dutch. It's a meeting called "taal café"(taal meaning language in Dutch), where people meet and have the support from voluntary Dutch native speakers who help with the learning of the language. This service is from the city hall and happen in the premisses of the library. There is a book shop and a nice coffee house in the ground floor.
6. Speelboerderij Elsenhove
7. De Braak
8. Ronde Hoep Polder
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By boudewijnl2015 - Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, The Netherlands
Start with a cup of coffee or tea in the Bakery Out near the little bridge in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel. Did you know that Ouderkerk is the founding place of Amsterdam? After the stop go left over the bridge. First part till you pass the highway A9, aprox. 2 km, you enter the world of the oldest Polder in NL. Enjoy the ride!
