Vondelpark

Name: Vondelpark
Address: Van Baerlestraat & Vondelpark Museum Quarter, Amsterdam, Amsterdam, NL

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Vondelpark is Amsterdam's largest park, 47 hectares in Amsterdam-Zuid, south of Leidseplein and west of Museumplein.

Free open-air shows each summer on the stage by the fountain: music, dance, cabaret, film and theatre, since 1974.
The neo-Renaissance pavilion at the park's lowest point, built 1874–1881, since 2024 used by the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam.
The Blue Tearoom, the landmark tea house in the park, opened in 1937.
The live finale of the series Wie is de Mol? was held at VondelCS, the cultural centre in the park.
Moki, the statue of 1375 pieces of recycled ship steel on the plinth of U, Nu! in the park.

De Klim LuchtbrugA new climbing bridge of platforms linked by small steps and ladders, in a food forest with edible plants. It is being built and is due to open soon.In the Vondelpark, in the middle of a food forestDue to open soon; not yet open On the map

NowNovOn All Souls' Day (Allerzielen), people float decorated boats with candles and keepsakes on the Grote Zochervijver, the big pond, in memory of someone they miss. Visitors can take part. This has happened since 2011.
AprKing's Day on 27 April, with celebrations that focus on children.

What you see With kids

The Fish sculpture by Pablo Picasso, from 1965.
A statue of Joost van den Vondel by Louis Royer, from 1867.
Once open, the climb on De Klim Luchtbrug gets high enough to look almost over the treetops. It is not open yet.

The park has a paddling pool and sandpits for children.
De Klim Luchtbrug, a climbing bridge, was designed for children who are too old for the small playgrounds. It is not open yet and is due to open soon.
A bittern was spotted in the park in 2025, busy fishing for small fish for its breakfast.
Wildlife in the park includes herons, ducks, magpies, blackbirds, jays, robins and woodpeckers.
After snowfall, dozens of snowmen appeared across the park in 2026.

Playground Children's playgrounds, created in the 1960s.
Café and restaurant Cafés and restaurants in the park, including the landmark café that opened in 1937.

Where

Van Baerlestraat & Vondelpark Museum Quarter, Amsterdam

Is it free to watch the shows at Vondelpark?

Yes. Admission to the summer open-air shows is free. They run in June, July and August on the stage by the fountain.

Is Vondelpark good for children?

Yes. The park has a paddling pool, playgrounds and sandpits. The climbing bridge De Klim Luchtbrug is not open yet and is due to open soon.

How do I get to Vondelpark?

The park lies south of Leidseplein and west of Museumplein, in Amsterdam-Zuid. Tram line 3 has run over a viaduct across the park since 1958.

Where can I eat and drink in Vondelpark?

The park has cafés and restaurants. The Blue Tearoom, also called the Blauwe Theehuis, is a tea house in the style of het nieuwe bouwen.

Are there guided tours of Vondelpark?

Yes. A team of experienced guides gives guided excursions in the park.

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