The Kersenbloesempark in the Amsterdamse Bos features 400 Japanese cherry trees gifted by the Japan Women’s Club in 2000, blooming each spring as a popular hanami destination.
The VU’s Botanische Tuin Zuidas is a tranquil botanical garden in Amsterdam-Zuid, with themed plant beds, greenhouses and shaded paths beside the VU campus.
Sloterplas is a large lake at the heart of Sloterpark in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, ringed by lawns and paths popular for walking, swimming and watersports.
J.W. van Overloopplantsoen is a small canal-side park in Amsterdam’s Plantage, lined with historic plane trees beside the Hortus — a calm spot for a picnic.
The Golvende Fontein on Haarlemmerplein is a wave-like ground fountain of 42 computer-controlled jets that ripple and light up at night — a hit with children.
