Sports and leisure activities Amsterdam

And if you really wanted to fit in, how would you go about it? One idea might be to spend a few hours here. Jaap Edenbaan is an open-air skating rink and a veritable city institution, where the youth of Amsterdam learn to skate. You can rent skates on the spot, take lessons and (above all?) have a drink to recover from your emotions. Don't forget to check the timetable beforehand, as group lessons and special evenings are organized on a regular basis!

Undoubtedly the most beautiful swimming pool in the city located just behind the Rijksmuseum. The Zuiderbad has retained the main features that gave it its distinctive charm: a mosaic fountain, daylight through a pretty glass roof and very pretty wooden cabins that surround the pool. Get an explanation of the locker system. The swimming pool organizes many activities for families with reserved slots. Note: the building is classified as a historical monument and therefore protected. A very nice place.

The Amsterdamse Bos is a gigantic forest park of over 935 hectares, a place of leisure and relaxation, where Amstellodammers come to practice their favorite sport or take a family stroll along the immense canal on which the finest rowers train. Horse-riding, tennis, badminton, squash, mini-golf: all these sports can be practised thanks to the high-quality infrastructure. You can also rent canoes and go cycling. And don't forget to stop by in summer for a pleasant evening in a green setting.

De Roos is the center for esoteric and spiritual activities made in Amsterdam. The program on offer is nothing short of impressive (yoga, of course, but also meditation, mindfulness, tarot reading, etc.), and every imaginable discipline is taught in a very pleasant setting on the edge of the magnificent Vondelpark. If you don't want to take a class, you can still drop in at the very pleasant restaurant or store on the second floor. A lovely place for an enchanted break close to a park we love.

The best way to discover the capital while doing some sport. Standing on a board and rowing, paddleboarding is really great for fitness! This company lets you rent boards from the Dutch brand Moai. The only requirement is that you know how to swim; as for the rest, anyone can do it! It's all a question of balance. The company offers several itineraries, a classic one in the city's western quarter, but several more original ones, including a pizza itinerary that will allow you to sample an excellent pizza. An original idea.