Beatrixpark — Attraction in Amsterdam

One of the nicest parks in Amsterdam, Beatrixpark was created in the years 1936-1938 following the design by Jakoba (Ko) Mulder, a leading Dutch landscape architect, who was also involved in the Amsterdamse Bos project. Originally a romantic park, after the WWII Beatrixpark has been redesigned into the more modern, style of functionalism. During the German occupation, the park has been called Diepenbrockpark, after the composer Alphons Diepenbrock, who was under the influence of the music of Richard Wagner and who in his compositions used often German romantic poetry. The street along the park remained named after the composer – Diepenbrockstraat. As after the war, the style of the park changed and so changed its name. Today, the Beatrixpark is a green space behind the RAI congress centre, which took a large chunk of the land away from the park for the construction of one of it biggest exhibition halls, called later Parkhal. Another piece of land, directly at the freeway has been added at that time (1993), to compensate the loss. Beatrixpark is a local park - nice, clean and quiet. Small pavilions standing in the park are leftovers from the Floriade exhibition in 1972. The oldest part of the park is the nicest, as it kept its original romantic character influenced by English parks - with a small lake and open landscape. Just this part of the Beatrixpark, has received the status of the city...

Named after Queen Beatrix and built in 1938, Beatrixpark, located in south of Amsterdam is one of the nicest parks in Amsterdam. It's really lovely, clean and quiet. It's a great place to spend some time walking, jogging, cycling, walking the pooch, enjoying a picnic, relaxing and even a pleasant route when commuting to/from work.

There's a lake, a number of ponds, canals and bridges, well established tall trees, and extensive well-maintained lawns and garden beds. As well as many sculptures and artwork throughout the park, there are also many facilities such as a small swimming pool and playground for the kids, a fitness area, public toilets, and a nice cafe with a terrace.

The style of the park has changed over the years but still today it's a beautiful green space behind the RAI Conference Centre and large exhibition halls. Beatrixpark is well maintained and is highly...

It's hard not to romanticize life after a walk here, especially through the Botanical Garden. The variety of plants and flowers had me gasping in awe at every turn—there’s just so much beauty that it’s hard to believe your eyes!

But the real highlight for me was the fountain/kid pool area. Approaching it felt like a scene straight out of a movie—a glimpse of paradise. The sound of the water, families with children laughing and playing, couples enjoying ice cream, elderly visitors peacefully sunbathing...it was truly perfect. The entire atmosphere is so serene, yet alive with joy.

This spot should be high on anyone's list for a perfect day out...