Westelijke Tuinsteden, Amsterdam

#278 among attractions in Amsterdam

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Westelijke Tuinsteden is a neighborhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands. It consists of six neighbourhoods with their own spatial and functional structure: Bos en Lommer, Slotermeer, Geuzenveld, Slotervaart, Overtoomseveld and Osdorp. Since 2010 these districts, with the exception of Bos en Lommer, form part of the Nieuw-West borough. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°22'18"N, 4°49'17"E

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Stadsdeel Nieuw-West (Slotermeer-Zuidwest)Amsterdam Netherlands

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Westelijke Tuinsteden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rembrandtpark, Klimhal Amsterdam, Mountain Network Amsterdam, Golfclub Ookmeer.

1.3 miSE
Park
Rembrandtpark, Amsterdam
34 min walk • Rembrandtpark is an urban park in Nieuw-West, Amsterdam, Netherlands. The park is named after the 17th-century painter Rembrandt. The park was completed in 1973 and has a surface area of 45 hectares which includes a petting zoo and playgrounds.
1.2 miN
52°23'18"N • 4°49'40"E
Klimhal Amsterdam, Amsterdam
31 min walk • Climbing, Outdoor activities, Classes and workshops
0.9 miE
52°22'30"N • 4°50'32"E
Mountain Network Amsterdam, Amsterdam
24 min walk • Climbing, Outdoor activities, Classes and workshops
1.1 miW
52°22'19"N • 4°47'41"E
Golfclub Ookmeer, Amsterdam
29 min walk • Golf
0.9 miN
52°23'3"N • 4°48'54"E
De 1200 Roe, Amsterdam
24 min walk • Windmill
1.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Osdorp, Amsterdam
36 min walk • Osdorp is neighbourhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands. A larger area was, from 1981 until 2010, a stadsdeel of Amsterdam and in 2010 was merged into the new borough of Amsterdam Nieuw-West.
0.8 miSW
Neighbourhood
Amsterdam Nieuw-West, Amsterdam
21 min walk • Amsterdam Nieuw-West is a borough comprising the westernmost neighbourhoods of the city of Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was created in 2010 after a merger of the former boroughs Osdorp, Geuzenveld-Slotermeer and Slotervaart. In 2017, the borough had almost 150,000 inhabitants.
1.1 miSE
Neighbourhood
Slotervaart, Amsterdam
28 min walk • Slotervaart is a neighborhood in the far western part of Amsterdam, Netherlands. The area is named after the canal Slotervaart; the first houses were built in 1955.
1.3 miNE
Neighbourhood
Bos en Lommer, Amsterdam
32 min walk • Bos en Lommer is a neighborhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands. From 1990 to 2010 it was considered a district of the municipality of Amsterdam in the province of North Holland. As of May 1, 2010, it was merged into the new Amsterdam-West borough. Geographically the district lies west of the historical city center of Amsterdam.
0.9 miSE
Neighbourhood
Overtoomse Veld, Amsterdam
23 min walk • Overtoomse Veld is a neighborhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is named for the Overtoomse Sluis, which was an old portage point dating from the 14th century on a major cargo route to and from Amsterdam at the junction of two waterschap areas, Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland and Hoogheemraadschap van Amstelland.
0.4 miN
Neighbourhood
Slotermeer, Amsterdam
12 min walk • Slotermeer is a neighborhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is divided in Slotermeer Northeast and Slotermeer Southwest. The center of Slotermeer is located in the area surrounding Plein '40-'45.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Westelijke Tuinsteden?

Nearby attractions include Slotermeer, Amsterdam (12 min walk), Oostoever, Amsterdam (14 min walk), Geuzenveld-Slotermeer, Amsterdam (20 min walk), Amsterdam Nieuw-West, Amsterdam (21 min walk).

How to get to Westelijke Tuinsteden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Westelijke Tuinsteden:

Tram

Sloterpark • Lines: 7 (4 min walk)
Slotermeerlaan • Lines: 13 (7 min walk)

Bus

Slotermeerlaan • Lines: N82 (8 min walk)
Confuciusplein • Lines: N82 (12 min walk)

Metro

Jan van Galenstraat • Lines: 50, 51 (16 min walk)
Postjesweg • Lines: 50, 51 (19 min walk)