Parking Geitenboerderij Ridammerhoeve, Amstelveen

Parking Geitenboerderij Ridammerhoeve is mostly straightforward in Amsterdamse Bos, but you still need to match the right car park to the rules on-site. Below are the practical options for arriving by car, including where parking is free (and where it isn’t) and how to avoid the usual time-pressure—especially if you plan to stay for a longer visit.

Book a private spot near Geitenboerderij Ridammerhoeve (Mobypark)

If you want to skip the “circle and hope” routine, Mobypark lets you pre-book private parking spots that are typically unused by the owners (for example hotel parking areas, office-building spots, private driveways, or unused garage spaces). Instead of relying on free spaces that can fill up, you can reserve a place in advance—handy when nearby parking is in time-restricted zones. If you end up using paid parking like P Hoofdentree (€3.12 per hour), pre-booking can also help you avoid budgeting surprises; in some cases, drivers find paid options are noticeably more expensive than pre-booked private parking.

Free parking in Amsterdamse Bos (and the paid exception)

In Amsterdamse Bos, parking is generally free, but there’s an important exception: P Hoofdentree is paid Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 19:00. The tariff there is €3.12 per hour (i.e., €0.52 per 10 minutes). If you’re arriving later in the day and the free areas look limited, comparing your options matters—this is where booking a private spot on Mobypark can be a practical alternative.

Blue zone rules near the Geitenboerderij (parking disc + 3-hour limit)

Some parking areas around the attraction are set up as a blue zone: parking is free, but only for a limited time, and you need a parking disc to show your arrival time. For the small parking areas near the Geitenboerderij (and also around the Dachaumonument/Boswinkel), the maximum stay is 3 hours, 09:00–19:00 (every day). Disabled parking spaces are excluded from the time-limit rules. If you think you’ll be there longer than 3 hours, a pre-booked Mobypark spot can remove the need to keep watching the clock.

Where to park for the best arrival point (Boskantoor opposite the farm)

The most common car park choice is the parking area at the Boskantoor opposite the Geitenboerderij, on Nieuwe Meerlaan 3, 1182 DB Amstelveen. The farm itself is at Nieuwe Meerlaan 4, so once you’re parked, you can follow the pedestrian path toward the entrance. When driving in, use the signs for Amsterdamse Bos and Geitenboerderij.

Electric charging and accessibility notes

Multiple parking areas in Amsterdamse Bos have electric charging points, so if you’re driving an EV it’s worth checking the charger availability at the car park you choose. Also, if you rely on accessible parking, remember that disabled bays are treated differently in the blue-zone time-limit setup.

Quick arrival plan

• Arrive with a plan: expect blue-zone time limits near the attraction and keep your parking disc ready.
• If you expect a longer stay: consider reserving a private spot in advance on Mobypark to avoid time pressure.
• If you use P Hoofdentree: remember it’s paid only 09:00–19:00, Monday–Saturday.