2 Best Sights in Westerpark, Amsterdam

Right behind Westerpark is the unique Spaarndammerbuurt neighborhood made up of noteworthy monumental brick architecture designed by Michel de Klerk as a prime example of what social housing could be in the 1920s. For a glimpse further inside, guided tours bring visitors into one of the refurbished historic apartments, usually taking place in English at 3 pm daily.

Located within Westerpark, the Westergasfabriek is a former gas factory that, in 2003, was refurbished into a cultural hot spot and is now home to many festivals and exhibitions throughout the year. A handful of venues are located along the promenade running parallel to the spacious Westerpark, including restaurants, an arthouse movie theater, and an old-school arcade bar. There's even a branch of the Conscious Hotel, a small petting zoo and a market on the first Sunday of the month. Springtime visitors, don’t miss the sakura cherry blossoms when they take over Westerpark.