Garden with Locals in Amsterdam

Join Our Gardeners in Amsterdam!

Looking for a unique way to experience Amsterdam beyond the usual tourist trail?

Every Monday, 10:00 – 13:00, you’re warmly invited to step into the Stijltuin, a hidden formal garden tucked inside Park Frankendael, next to Restaurant Merkelbach.

Together with our international group of local volunteers, you’ll:

✨ Help restore this historic garden (light work only – weeding, planting, tidying). 

✨ Learn about plants and gardening in a Regency style garden, with guidance from experienced community gardening leaders, Lynn and Tamara.

✨ Meet friendly Amsterdam locals and fellow travelers.

✨ Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in good company.

No experience needed – tools, gloves, and guidance provided. Just bring curiosity and a love of nature.

Why join?

We would love for you to participate in and support our community project – your contribution helps us maintain and restore the garden to its former beauty, while giving you a hands-on, meaningful way to connect with Amsterdam.

Practical info

• When: Mondays, 10:00 – 13:00 (year-round)
• Where: Stijltuin, Park Frankendael (adjacent to Restaurant Merkelbach)
• Group size: Very small – only 2 tourist spots available each week.
• Language: English and Dutch spoken by an international group.
• Contribution: €25 per person (includes tea/coffee and cookies)
• Activities: Dependant on your experience and energy! Could be weeding, pruning shrubs, tidying waist height planters, trimming hedges.

For Amsterdam locals:

A group of local residents volunteers in the stijltuin every week. If you live in Amsterdam and would like to get involved regularly, please contact Lynn for details.

So, why not come as a tourist, leave as part of the garden’s story. We hope to see you for gardening soon!