• Bikes make it easier, since the forest covers 1,000 hectares; rent them at De Boshalte, opposite the Boswinkel visitor center
• Two paddling pools for small kids, each with a kiosk, picnic benches, play equipment and toilets
• Play islands under renovation: some play equipment at the Grote Vijver is out of use, with works starting after summer 2026

Amsterdamse Bos is a 1,000-hectare forest park, planted by hand from 1934, with lakes, meadows and long walking and cycling routes.

Kids cross rope bridges and a self-operated ferry to the play islands, splash in two paddling pools, and pet goats at the Ridammerhoeve farm. There are canoes and pedal boats to rent, a Fun Forest rope course, and pancakes at Boerderij Meerzicht.