Although I don’t see myself moving out of the city anytime soon, I often find myself outside the city. A list of great hiking areas with nearby great spots for drinks and restaurants cannot be missing from Your Little Black Book. I love going for a nice Sunday walk with my family, and I can tell you that all the spots for drinks in nature have been thoroughly tested. This list mainly features great cafes and restaurants near wooded nature areas, where you can relax with something to eat or drink after your walk!
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12 X Great places to hike and grab drinks around Amsterdam
Restaurant de Veldkeuken
Area: Landgoed Amelisweerd
After a weekend in Utrecht, you can enjoy a nice walk at the Rhijnauwen and Amelisweerd estates. There is usually plenty of parking, and at Restaurant de Veldkeuken, you can get something delicious to-go.
Koningslaan 11 A, Bunnik – veldkeuken.nl
Boerderij Meerzicht
Area: Amsterdamse Bos
A classic around Amsterdam: A walk through the Amsterdamse Bos, ending with coffee and a treat at Boerderij Meerzicht, is perfect for a Sunday.
Koenenkade 56, Amsterdam – boerderijmeerzicht.nl
Venneperlodge
Area: Lisse / Nieuwe-Vennep
Start by hiking in the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen, and on the way back, grab something delicious to-go from Venneperlodge. You might end up staying for a while if the terraces are open. There is also a fun playground for kids!
Getsewoudweg 1, Nieuw-Vennep – venneperlodge.nl
Buiten in de Kuil
Area: Lage Vuursche
One of my favorite hiking areas is definitely Lage Vuursche. We often combine it with a visit to the Hoeve Ravenstein farm shop, making it a great day out of the city. Buiten in de Kuil is a fantastic hotspot in the forest, always busy with cyclists and hikers. I can’t wait to sit on the terrace again, but luckily, they also offer take-away!
Zevenlindenweg 9, Lage Vuursche – buitenindekuil.nl
Buiten in de Kuil, Lage Vuursche
Theehuis ‘t Hoge Erf
Area: Lage Vuursche
They used to have a food trailer, but now the restaurant is open for take-away. Enjoy food and drinks at the picnic tables by the forest edge. You’ll find this spot near the climbing forest, which is great for older kids!
Hoge Vuurseweg 11, Lage Vuursche – theehuislagevuursche.nl
De Tuinman
Area: Hilversum Heath
This lovely hotspot is located on the De Hoorneboeg estate at the edge of the Hilversum heath. The menu focuses on vegetables, as much as possible from their own garden, which you can view from the terrace while enjoying your wine or veggie cocktail after a nice walk.
Hoorneboeg 4, Hilversum – bijdetuinman.nl
House of Bird
Area: Diemerbos
Opened last year and such a great addition to the Amsterdam area. House of Bird, located in Diemerbos, is a tasting room with a restaurant and a fantastic terrace. Let’s not forget the enclosed sandbox and the picnic tables next to it for us parents. First, take a walk in the Diemerbos, then enjoy some well-deserved bitterballen with a nice drink.
Diemerbospad 1a, Diemen – houseofbird.nl
House of Bird, Diemen © Facebook
Twiske Paviljoen
Area: Twiske
A regular spot for anyone who hikes at Twiske. Enjoy food and drinks by the water on a lovely terrace, and now you can also get take-away. A spot to remember: You can also swim here!
De Noorderlaaik 8, Oostzaan – paviljoentwiske.nl
Oortjeshekken
Area: Ooijpolder
During our last weekend away in December to Nijmegen, we had a fantastic walk in the Ooijpolder on Sunday. Park near the Oortjeshekken restaurant, grab a coffee to-go, and walk around the Bizonbaai.
Erlecomsedam 4, Ooji – oortjeshekken.nl
De Generaal
Area: Baarn
Great with kids: first, walk the Kabouterpad and then enjoy something tasty at De Generaal in the old station of Baarn. The Kabouterpad starts at De Generaal, where you can also pick up a gnome hat and the instructions for your walk from Staatsbosbeheer (see more info here). Of course, you can just head into the forest for a regular walk! Afterward, you’ll love relaxing on the terrace of De Generaal.
Lt. Gen. van Heutszlaan 5, Baarn – degeneraal.nl
De Generaal, Baarn © Facebook
Du Midi
Area: Bieslandse Bos
Café du Midi is located on Buitengoed de Uylenburg in the countryside of Delfgauw. Grab a coffee to-go and take a walk in the Bieslandse Bos. On the way back, grab something delicious to eat and drink. They have a cozy terrace under the trees, where the goats might just pass by.
Noordeindseweg 70, Delfgauw – cafedumidi.nl
Kraantje Lek
Area: Landgoed Elswout
First, walk at Landgoed Elswout, and then grab something to eat and drink at the iconic Kraantje Lek. The playground is open for the kids, and the terrace is a great place to relax. The menu at this family-friendly spot offers something for everyone, whether it’s a toasted sandwich after your walk or coffee with a sweet treat.
Duinlustweg 22, Overveen – kraantjelek.nl
Kraantje Lek, Overveen © Facebook
