Oosterpark, Amsterdam

Name: Oosterpark
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#106 among attractions in Amsterdam

Park, Relax in park, Sculpture

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Facts and practical information

The Oosterpark is the first large park laid out by the municipality of Amsterdam. Located near the Singelgracht to the north, it is the principal component of the Oosterpark neighbourhood in the Oost borough. The park, an English garden, was designed by Dutch landscape architect Leonard Anthony Springer and completed in 1891. ()

Alternative names: Area: 4.63 mi²Elevation: 13 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°21'37"N, 4°55'13"E

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Stadsdeel Oost (Oosterparkbuurt)Amsterdam Netherlands

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Day trips

Oosterpark – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tropenmuseum, Artis, Entrepotdok, Verzetsmuseum.

~1080 ftNE
Ethnography museum with audio tours
Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Tropenmuseum is a vibrant cultural beacon in the heart of Amsterdam, offering a window into the diverse cultures and stories of people from tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Nestled in an impressive historic building which dates back to 1926, the...
0.4 miN
Long-established zoo with aquarium
Artis, Amsterdam
12 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam, Artis is a historic zoo that offers a serene escape from the city's hustle and bustle. Founded in 1838, it stands as one of the oldest zoos in Europe and has since evolved into a beloved institution where nature, culture,...
0.5 miN
Canal
Entrepotdok, Amsterdam
14 min walk • The Entrepotdok, formerly Nieuwe Rapenburgergracht, is a canal in Amsterdam, and a street and row of former warehouses with the same name along the northeast side of the canal.
0.6 miNW
Museum of WWII Dutch resistance
Verzetsmuseum, Amsterdam
16 min walk • The Resistance Museum is a museum located in the Plantage neighbourhood in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The Dutch Resistance Museum, chosen as the best historical museum of the Netherlands, tells the story of the Dutch people in World War II.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Micropia Museum, Amsterdam
15 min walk • Micropia is a museum in Amsterdam based on the idea of distributing information about microbes, which are often associated with illness and disease despite their essential function in the daily functioning of human life.
~1840 ftNE
Bustling market with food and clothing
Dappermarkt, Amsterdam
9 min walk • The Dappermarkt is a market on Dapperstraat in Amsterdam-East and is one of the busiest markets of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. In 1910, the Dapperstraat was officially designated by the municipality of Amsterdam as a market street. The Dappermarkt draws visitors from all over the Netherlands.
0.5 miNE
Windmill, Historical place, View point
De Gooyer, Amsterdam
14 min walk • De Gooyer is a windmill in Amsterdam located between Funenkade and Zeeburgerstraat. It is the tallest wooden mill in the Netherlands at 26.6 meters high.
0.5 miN
Bridge
Entrepotdoksluis, Amsterdam
14 min walk • The Entrepotdoksluis is a bridge in Amsterdam-Centrum that crosses a lock by the same name.
0.5 miNE
Nightlife, Outdoor seating, Bars and clubs
Brouwerij 't IJ, Amsterdam
14 min walk • Brouwerij 't IJ is a small brewery in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is located in a former bath house named Funen, next to the De Gooyer windmill.
~1870 ftW
Street
Sarphatistraat, Amsterdam
10 min walk • The Sarphatistraat is a street in the center of Amsterdam between Frederiksplein and Oostenburgergracht at the Cruquiuskade. The street crosses the Amstel and forms an almost 2 kilometres long connection between the southern part of the Grachtengordel and the Oostelijke Eilanden.
0.5 miN
Canal
Nieuwe Vaart, Amsterdam
14 min walk • The Nieuwe Vaart or Nieuwevaart is a 17th-century canal in Amsterdam that runs from the center to Amsterdam-Oost. Kromhout Museum is located on the Nieuwe Vaart.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Oosterpark open?

Oosterpark is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Oosterpark?

Nearby attractions include Theo van Gogh, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam (5 min walk), Oosterparkbuurt, Amsterdam (6 min walk), Oranje-Nassau Kazerne, Amsterdam (6 min walk).

How to get to Oosterpark by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oosterpark:

Tram

Beukenweg • Lines: 1, 3 (5 min walk)
Eerste Van Swindenstraat • Lines: 19 (5 min walk)

Bus

Eerste Van Swindenstraat • Lines: N87 (5 min walk)
Linnaeusstraat • Lines: 245, 37, 41 (6 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Muiderpoort (12 min walk)
Amsterdam Science Park (33 min walk)

Metro

Wibautstraat • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (14 min walk)
Weesperplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (14 min walk)