Natuurpark Vrije Geer

Natuurpark Vrije Geer is a nature area in Sloten featuring meadows, water elements, and varied vegetation spread across the grounds. Five wooden bridges link different sections of the park, creating paths through the landscape.

Urban expansion accelerated in the 1950s, threatening green spaces like this one. Local residents mounted a successful effort in the 1990s to protect the area from development and preserve it for public use.

The area maintains the look and feel of a traditional Dutch peat meadow, showing visitors the kind of landscape that was once common around Amsterdam. Walking through, you see how these spaces appeared before urban development changed the region.

The area is easily reached on foot and wooden bridges make crossing straightforward, though the ground can become muddy after rain. Tram line 2 stops nearby and offers convenient access for visitors coming from the city center.

The space functions as part of a larger ecological corridor linking this area with natural regions outside the city. This connection allows wildlife and plants to move between distant areas and maintains biodiversity across a broader landscape.