Amsterdam Garden City

Enchanting Pavement Gardens

In the space that people use to stow the bins ‘at home’, Amsterdammers grow miniscule pavement gardens that'll have your eyes out on stalks!

You just need to venture outside the busy shopping areas which will take only a few minutes' walk - you'll feel all the better for doing so.

roses on a walk along a leafy canal in green Amsterdam

Leafy Walks in Amsterdam is a website of circular, round-trip walks in the centre and suburbs of Amsterdam. Our walks focus on the green areas of the city where it is quiet and leafy. The walks are aimed at young and old alike and intended for those who enjoy nature, trees, gardens, quietness, water, greenery and walking. There is no commercial agenda; our site is free to the user.

Flowery Pavement Garden  in Amsterdam

When
walks by season

Spring, summer, autumn or winter – no reason for you not to walk your socks off whichever the season, or just enjoy some short strolls. We suggest various walks that both suit and enhance the particular time of year in Amsterdam.  We include cosy cafés for when it's cold and sunny pavement cafés for when you love to stay outside.

walks by season…

Roses along canal in Amsterdam

Where
walks by area

Scenic walks in the heart of Amsterdam, yet ‘far from the madding crowd’. Our green & leafy walks will take you to quiet districts, less than 5 or 10 minutes from Dam Square, the Leidseplein, Central Station, or the Rijksmuseum. We suggest friendly places for food and drinks. Longer walks farther out too.

walks by area with overview map…

Wisteria Walk in Amsterdam

What
what you can see

Pavement Gardens, what's blooming, Trees, and more.

what you can see on the walks…