Uithoorn lies within the Amsterdam City Area, and offers something for everyone. Nature lovers will find all the cycling and hiking routes they could wish for. The Green Heart is located between Amstelveen and the Amsterdam-Rhine canal.
Uithoorn is located on the Amstel, with a yacht marina where you can also hire a boat. From the Amstel you can sail on up to Amsterdam or Vinkeveen.
Just a few kilometres from Uithoorn you will find the Vinkeveense lakes, a popular location for water-sports. Alongside and on the water there are many recreational options, places to swim and boats for hire.
The Vinkeveense lakes offer a number of marinas with berths for yachts with water and power hook-ups, showers and restaurants. The Vinkeveense lakes are also linked to the Amstel.
Just 2 km from Uithoorn you will find the Aalsmeer flower auction rooms. Every morning, the world's prices for flowers are plants are decided here on its one million square metre site.
A visit to our capital city, Amsterdam is another must! The city is full of welcoming cafes, restaurants, boutiques and shops, but also world-famous buildings and museums such as the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum. There are good reasons why Amsterdam is one of the most popular cities in Europe!