Dr. J. P. Thijssepark — Attraction in Amstelveen

Walking between native flowers shrubs and trees, this city park is like a small oasis situated between the old part of Amstelveen and the "Amsterdamse bos". The Thijssepark is not large but large enough for a lunchbreak walk. At the moment, the place is filled with flowers and getting greener everyday. Please remember that dogs and bicycles are not allowed to enter the park. Both are more than welcome in the adjacent "Amsterdamse bos" where you can find many bicycle paths and large grassy fields where dogs can...

Many different species of beautiful flora, made possible by upkeep of foresters. Careful when walking off the path; the 'land' you see is floating dead plant matter, on top of which more plants have grown. ie, if you get too close to the edge, you can fall through. If you jump up and down you can feel the ground moving with you. Very special pretty landscape 10/10...

Tucked away like a whispered secret, Thijssepark felt like nature's private poem. I walked barefoot on the gravel path—every leaf seemed to nod in greeting. Native wildflowers bloomed like forgotten memories, tender and untamed. Paused by the quiet pond, where reflections held more truth than words. No crowd, no rush—just peace, wrapped in green,...