Gijsbrecht van Aemstelpark

Gijsbrecht van Aemstelpark is a public park and national monument in southern Amsterdam, extending along Van Nijenrodeweg between Amstelveenseweg and Europaboulevard. The area features walking paths, open grass spaces, different tree species, and includes water features alongside recreational play areas.

The park was founded in 1962 after Wim Boer won a municipal design competition and advocated for functionalist architecture with straight lines. This modernist approach shaped the site from its beginning.

The park contains several art installations created by local and international artists. These works are integrated into the landscape and noticed by visitors during their daily walks.

The park has designated paths for pedestrians and cyclists, allowing different users to move comfortably alongside each other. Visitors should take time exploring the different sections, as the layout invites walks in various directions.

The grounds are divided into five separate sections with names like Twikkel, Cannenburg, and Hunneschans, each maintaining its own character. This division gives visitors the sense of passing through several connected spaces rather than a single large park.

Location: Amsterdam

Inception: 1962

Architectural style: reconstruction-period architecture

Part of: Beschermingsprogramma Wederopbouw 1959-1965

Address: Willem van Weldammelaan bij 96 te Amsterdam

GPS coordinates: 52.32873,4.87425

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:03