Amsterdamse Bos & outdoor lunch
A relaxed Sunday by tram
Leave the city behind without rushing. Get off for a walk through Amsterdamse Bos, enjoy lunch by the water or near the forest edge, then return later by museum tram.
Your route
Choose the walk that suits you
This example starts in the morning. Leave room in your schedule: the historic ride is part of the day, not just a transfer.
Historic shuttle bus
Travel from Haarlemmermeerstation to Zuiderhof (Jollenpad), then transfer to line 30.
Get off for the forest
Koenenkade suits a longer walk. Van Nijenrodeweg is more convenient for the Boswinkel, Fun Forest and places to eat near the forest edge.
Walk and lunch
Combine a short green route with De Veranda, De Bosbaan or Boerderij Meerzicht. Choose one place and leave enough time for the return journey.
Return with the tram bell ringing
Walk back to a line 30 stop and travel via Zuiderhof and the shuttle bus to Haarlemmermeerstation.
A break along the way
Three places for coffee or lunch
These places are near the Van Nijenrodeweg and Koenenkade stops or in Amsterdamse Bos itself. Choose one to keep the day relaxed.
De Veranda
A brasserie by the main entrance to Amsterdamse Bos, suitable for coffee, lunch or a longer break.
Amstelveenseweg 764, Amsterdam
De Bosbaan
A waterside restaurant in Amsterdamse Bos and a pleasant stop during a walk along the Bosbaan rowing lake.
Bosbaan 4, Amstelveen
Boerderij Meerzicht
A historic farm with pancakes, a terrace and playground—ideal when the walk itself can be part of your lunch break.
Koenenkade 56, Amsterdam
More to do
Add another activity?
Adding just one activity to your walk keeps the day pleasantly flexible.
Visitor centre & nature trails
Starting point for route information, exhibitions and ideas for a short or longer walk.
Fun Forest
An active break with climbing courses for different ages and abilities. Booking in advance is recommended.
Botanical parks & Broersepark
A quieter alternative with unusual plants, park paths and the option to continue walking to Old Amstelveen.