Buitenveldert

Visiting the area

Essentials: Gelderlandplein for shopping (90+ shops/restaurants) and a quick bite, Zuidas for modern architecture, and the Amsterdamse Bos/Amstelpark corridor for green space. The area is great for business travelers near Amsterdam Zuid, kosher-friendly visitors, and anyone wanting a calmer base with fast transit to Centrum and the airport. Insider picks: Jewish/kosher delis along Kastelenstraat, art around Gelderlandplein, and a bike loop into the Bos. Expect weekdays to feel busier with office life; weekends slow down.

Access details

Accessible by public transport and bicycle. Standard Amsterdam accessibility features with main streets suitable for pedestrians and cyclists.

Practical advice

One of Amsterdam’s safer, well-maintained districts, with below-average violent crime and roughly average property crime for the city. Spacious, green, and quiet; standard urban precautions are sufficient.

Local tips

• Kosher shops/delis often close earlier on Fridays—check hours.
• Use the free Gelderlandpleinlijn shuttle between Zuidas/Buitenveldert and the mall for quick errands.
• If you’re heading into the Amsterdamse Bos, bring snacks and water; there aren’t cafés on every trail.
• The vibe is residential: keep your voice down at night and park only in designated spots.
• Visiting during a RAI convention? Plan for heavier traffic and full restaurants at peak times.

Daily life & dining

Daily life revolves around convenience: supermarkets, bakeries, and the covered Gelderlandplein mall keep errands easy, and the neighborhood is designed for bikes and walking. People spend free time in Amsterdamse Bos or Amstelpark—running, picnicking, rowing, or taking kids to playgrounds—and evenings are typically quiet compared with the city center.

The feel of the area

Buitenveldert is a green, post-war garden-city suburb in Amsterdam Zuid. It blends quiet residential streets and family life with Zuidas’ business energy, plus a strong Jewish community, kosher eateries, and easy access to Amsterdamse Bos and Amstelpark.

Heritage & origins

Buitenveldert started as a polder in Amstelland and was annexed by Amsterdam in 1921. Following the city’s 1935 General Expansion Plan, it was developed in the late 1950s as a garden-city suburb with broad streets and lots of green. The northern edge later evolved alongside the Zuidas business district, while the south stayed primarily residential.

Culture & community

Amsterdam’s modern Jewish quarter is concentrated here: synagogues, Jewish schools, nursing homes, and kosher shops make the area unique in the city. You’ll also see expats and students thanks to nearby Amsterdam Zuid and VU Amsterdam, with people meeting up at parks or grabbing coffee in the shopping streets and at Gelderlandplein.

Population

22580

Area (km²)

5.25

Established

1960