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12 X walks outside the city with a nice drink spot or take-away

October 22, 2025
Last updated: October 22, 2025

While I don't see myself moving out of the city anytime soon, I do spend a lot of time outside. A list of great hiking areas with great spots for drinks and restaurants is therefore a must for Your Little Black Book. I love taking a nice walk with my family on Sundays, and I can tell you that all the spots for drinks in nature have been thoroughly tested. This list focuses mainly on great restaurants and cafes in wooded nature reserves, where you can relax after your walk for a bite to eat or a drink!

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Amsterdam, get your skates ready — ice skating season has officially begun! ⛸️ The first rinks, like @schatbaanmuseumplein, are opening this weekend and we are so ready for it. I already planned a mom & son date — that's how excited we are to hit the ice. 💙 This year, there are some new rinks to discover across the city too. And who knows... maybe we'll even get lucky with natural ice again. Until then, these are the 7 best ice skating rinks in Amsterdam you don't want to miss. Whether you're planning a festive date, a day with friends, or skating with the kids — this guide has you covered. 📍All details are in the Amsterdam Ice Skating Listicle on Your Little Black Book (link in bio). Send this to your skating buddy and start planning your first winter weekend on ice! ❄️ ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck #yourlittleblackbook #yourlbb #amsterdamwinter #iceskatinginamsterdam #amsterdamchristmas #thingstodoinamsterdam #amsterdamguide #winterinthenetherlands #amsterdamlife #cityguide #amsterdamcheck #wintervibes #travelamsterdam #weekendinams #holidayseason #schaatsen
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12 X Fun places to go for a walk and have a drink in the Amsterdam area

Restaurant de Veldkeuken

Area: Amelisweerd Estate After a weekend in Utrecht, you can enjoy a lovely walk around the Rhijnauwen estate and Amelisweerd. Parking is often plentiful, and you can grab a tasty treat to go at Restaurant de Veldkeuken. Koningslaan 11 A, Bunnik – veldkeuken.nl

Meerzicht farm

Area: Amsterdamse Bos A classic in the Amsterdam area, because a walk through the Amsterdamse Bos with a coffee and something tasty at Boerderij Meerzicht as a finishing touch is perfect on a Sunday. Koenenkade 56, Amsterdam - boerderijmeerzicht.nl

Venneperlodge

Area: Lisse / Nieuwe-Vennep First, take a walk in the Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes and grab a tasty treat at the Venneperlodge on the way back. You'll likely want to stay a while if the terraces are open. There's also a fun playground for the kids! Getsewoudweg 1, Nieuw-Vennep – venneperlodge.nl

Outside in the Pit

Area: Lage Vuursche. Lage Vuursche is by far one of my favorite areas for walking. We often combine it with a visit to the Hoeve Ravenstein farm shop, making it a wonderful day out of the city. Buiten in de Kuil is a great hotspot in the woods, always bustling with cyclists and hikers. I can't wait to sit on the terrace again, but thankfully they also do takeaway! Zevenlindenweg 9, Lage Vuursche – buitenindekuil.nl

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Tea house 't Hoge Erf

Area: Lage Vuursche They used to have a food trailer, but now the restaurant is open for takeout. Enjoy some food and drinks at the picnic tables at the edge of the forest. This spot is located near the climbing forest, great for older kids! Hoge Vuurseweg 11, Lage Vuursche – theehuislagevuursche.nl

The gardener

Area: Hilversum Heath This charming hotspot is located on the De Hoorneboeg estate on the edge of the Hilversum Heath. The menu features vegetables, sourced as much as possible from the garden. Enjoy the view from the terrace while sipping your wine or vegetable cocktail after a leisurely walk. Hoorneboeg 4, Hilversum – bijdetuinman.nl

House of Bird

Area: Diemerbos. Opened last year and such a welcome addition to the Amsterdam area. House of Bird is a tasting room with a restaurant and a wonderful terrace near the Diemerbos. And let's not forget to mention the fenced sandbox and adjacent picnic tables for the parents among us. First, a walk in the Diemerbos, then well-deserved bitterballen (Dutch meatballs) with a refreshing drink. Diemerbospad 1a, Diemen – houseofbird.nl

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House of Bird, Diemen © Facebook

Twiske Pavilion

Area: Twiske A regular spot for anyone who walks near the Twiske lake. Enjoy a bite to eat and a drink by the water on a lovely terrace, and now thankfully, takeaway is also available. And remember: you can swim here too! De Noorderlaaik 8, Oostzaan – paviljoentwiske.nl

Ear fences

Area: Ooijpolder. During our last weekend getaway in Nijmegen in December, we had a wonderful Sunday walk in the Ooijpolder. Park near the Oortjeshekken restaurant, grab a coffee for the road, and walk around Bison Bay. Erlecomsedam 4, Ooji – oortjeshekken.nl

The General

Area: Baarn It's fun with the kids to first walk the Gnome Trail and then enjoy a tasty snack and drink at De Generaal in the old Baarn station. The Gnome Trail starts from De Generaal, where you can also pick up a pointed hat and the assignments for the route from Staatsbosbeheer (State Forestry Service).see more info hereOf course, you can also simply take a nice walk through the woods! Afterwards, you can relax on the terrace at De Generaal. Lt. Gen. van Heutszlaan 5, Baarn – degeneraal.nl

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The General, Baarn © Facebook

Noon

Café du Midi is located on the Bieslandse Bos estate in the polder of rural Delfgauw. Grab a coffee to go and go for a walk in the Bieslandse Bos. Fancy a tasty snack and drink on the way back? They have a cozy terrace under the trees, where goats stroll by. Noordeindseweg 70, Delfgauw – cafedumidi.nl

Tap Leak

Area: Elswout Estate First, take a walk at Elswout Estate and then grab a bite to eat and a drink at the iconic Kraantje Lek. The playground is open for kids, and the terrace is a great place to relax. The menu at this kid-friendly spot is everyone's cup of tea and perfect for a toasted sandwich after your walk or coffee and a treat. Duinlustweg 22, Overveen – kraantjelek.nl

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Tap Lek, Overveen © Facebook

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