Amsterdamse Bos

City park · Netherlands

A 1,000-hectare woodland planted by unemployment-relief crews starting in 1934, with the last trees going in during the 1970s. Oak and beech along the southern paths near Aalsmeer and Bovenkerk color first; the 1937 Bosbaan rowing course reflects it all from the water.

Best for: an easy walk or cycle close to Amsterdam

Don’t miss

  • oak and beech along the southern woodland paths
  • Bosbaan, the world's oldest artificial rowing course
  • Scottish Highland cattle grazing the meadows
Typical year

Peak: October 1–October 15

Climatological window from published records. The weather model’s elevation extrapolation isn’t reliable on this terrain, so this is the long-run normal rather than a season-specific forecast.

Source: https://www.thecht.nl/wanneer-verkleuren-de-blaadjes-herfsttoppers-in-de-natuur

When to go to Amsterdamse Bos

Color here typically peaks between October 1 and October 15.

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Frequently asked

When does Amsterdamse Bos peak?
In a typical year, color peaks around October 1–October 15. The weather model's elevation extrapolation isn't reliable on this terrain, so this is a climatological window (source: https://www.thecht.nl/wanneer-verkleuren-de-blaadjes-herfsttoppers-in-de-natuur) rather than a season-specific forecast.
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