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Stories, guides and inspiration for finding and enjoying the Netherlands' urban green oases.

Sunlight through the tall old trees of the Haarlemmerhout in Haarlem, one of the Netherlands' oldest public parks

30 June 20267 min read

A year in the Dutch park: a season-by-season guide

How to get the most from the Netherlands' urban parks through all four seasons — what to see, when to go, and how to make green time a year-round habit.

Sunlit lawns and mature trees in Amsterdam's Vondelpark, a classic Dutch city oasis

30 June 20266 min read

Stadsoases: finding and savouring Dutch cities' hidden green escapes

A guide to the Netherlands' urban green oases — why they matter, the Dutch shapes they take, and how to find the ones that never make a map.