Okay so we are thinking of visiting and exploring Amsterdam – and why not? It certainly has plenty of delightful things to do while you are there.

But you will probably be thinking of canals, impeccably tall town houses crowding around the edges, and people on bicycles traversing the bridges and getting to all those parts of Amsterdam they may not see otherwise.

The chances are you wouldn’t initially think of wide open spaces and plenty of lush greenery. But this is exactly what you will get when you visit the Vondelpark – a park that receives millions of visitors every single year.

When you see it for yourself you will see why it gets so many visitors. Spread out and sprawling over a hundred and twenty acres, it gives you a totally different view of the delightful city of Amsterdam. It would be easy to spend all your time exploring streets and canals, but if you did you would miss out on alternative beauties just like this.

The park takes its name from an author whose surname was Vondel. It has been open since 1865 and it has easily captivated the hearts and minds of millions since then. The park is supremely easy to find, since it is near some of the most famous museums in Amsterdam, including the Van Gogh Museum. It also holds the title of being the biggest park in the city, so as you can see it has a lot going for it. Perhaps this is partly why it is so popular.

However it is not the only reason. There are countless areas for the kids to play in and you can even enjoy an open air theatre here during the summer months, all provided completely free of charge.

When the park was opened back in 1865 it only extended out to around twenty acres. It was the success of the park that led to it taking over the huge space that it does today, ready for everyone from Amsterdam and far beyond to come and enjoy. Wouldn’t you like to spend some time in one of the best locations in Amsterdam while you are there?