Amsterdam Science Park Park
University and research campus in northeast Amsterdam
Research and university campus east of central Amsterdam hosting University of Amsterdam institutes, startups and conference facilities; it draws students, researchers and public science events.
Amsterdam Science Park at a Glance#
Address: Science Park Amsterdam, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Website: https://www.sciencepark.nl
About Amsterdam Science Park#
Amsterdam Science Park is a concentrated science and research campus in the Amsterdam-Oost district that brings together university buildings, national research institutes and technology companies on a shared site.
The park hosts laboratory and office buildings, collaborative facilities and a growing cluster of knowledge-based firms; it is served by its own railway station which connects the campus to central Amsterdam and regional public transport.
Developed to concentrate research, higher-education facilities and innovation infrastructure, the park is a focal point for scientific collaboration and startups linked to the University of Amsterdam and national research organisations.
It sits east of Amsterdam’s city centre in the Watergraafsmeer/Science Park neighbourhood and is easily reached by public transport from Amsterdam Centraal and surrounding districts.
- Campus character: The area is a dedicated science and business campus combining university faculties, research institutes and technology companies in one precinct.
What to See#
- University and research buildings: The university and research campus area hosting laboratories, institute buildings, start-ups and shared facilities belonging to the University of Amsterdam and partner organisations.
- Science Park station: Amsterdam Science Park railway station, which provides direct public-transport access to the campus from central Amsterdam and surrounding districts.
How to Get to Amsterdam Science Park#
Take tram 14 or metro line M54 to Science Park station; cycling from central Amsterdam takes about 20-30 minutes via designated bike lanes. There is limited visitor parking on site.
Tips for Visiting Amsterdam Science Park#
- Check event calendars - Science Park hosts public lectures and festivals that can be intriguing for visitors.
- The campus is best explored by bike; bike lanes connect to Amsterdam's city network.
- If visiting labs or institutes, arrange appointments in advance - many research buildings are not open to casual visitors.
Best Time to Visit Amsterdam Science Park#
Spring and autumn are lively times on campus; indoor hours depend on individual institutes.
Weather & Climate near Amsterdam Science Park#
Amsterdam Science Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (868 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 74 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 54 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 2° | 69 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 4° - 12° | 6° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Very Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.5h |
| June | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 74 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.5h |
| July | Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 74 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| August | Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 62 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.5h |
| September | Good | 11° - 18° | 14° | 86 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 90 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 9° | 4° | 96 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 87 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |
